Comments Thread For: Lomachenko Targeting Title Shot at 135 for Return Next Year, Says Manager

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Shakira Stevenson has a title at 135.

[Oregonian]

Oh, stop. Lomachenko is beloved and is all about his skills. Usyk is completely respected, even by his critics, and he bar brawls no one at HW, ever. He is all punching angles and defense. Those of us who love the lighter divisions (say below super featherweight) do because of the amazing high level of skill shown at the pace they fight.

Stevenson is talented as all get out and is just a dull watch. It is a legit criticism. If you like him, defend him. But just insulting people by trying to say they are beneath you because those who love the combat sport of boxing generally prefer boxers who actually take part in the combat to prove your point is silly.

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I never defended that fight. It was Shakur’s worst fight. That said, the casual fans are speaking as though this is the end of Shakur by mocking him and calling him a runner. Prior to the Los Santos fight, the same casuals weren’t saying shît.