Comments Thread For: Oscar De La Hoya meets with Shakur Stevenson, says any agreement 'starts with him'

[CPNUTKnockoutFreshMart]

maybe it’s time you stop acting like a chick and let it go. That’s his private life so be it, shhh is old now and has been run to the ground. Talk boxing or gtfoh.

Some of these dudes just can't stop thinking about Oscar in pantyhose. They're obsessed. That photo must have had some ****** effect on them. It's a weird obsession. It was a long time ago to still have that picture in your mind.
It makes me wonder. Not that I care. To each their own. If they're happy, I'm happy for them.

[DeaconFrost]

He ain't signing with no Messican.

He'll sign to a another J3w. Like every other rapper.

[Smash]

shakur just probably needs to be patient, his opponents are there around his weight class but im not sure even if the tank loma talks dont make the fight for some reason that either one will want to fight shakur next, maybe they would idk

[archiemoore1]

maybe it’s time you stop acting like a chick and let it go. That’s his private life so be it, shhh is old now and has been run to the ground. Talk boxing or gtfoh.

Tell ur grandmother to talk boxing, with her ashy ass knuckles and her teats sagging down past her knees

[kiaba360]

When i read the part where is said that Zepeda will only fight him if he signs with goldenboy summed it all up. Hoya is a piece of shtt.

This is possibly similar to what TR did after Shakur demonstrated that he wasn't agreeing to a contract extension: start playing hardball and giving ultimatums. I know us fans find a way to defend everything under the sun, but this is the type of shenanigans that should piss us off. It also clues you in as to how GBP does business and how they've been moving Zepeda thus far. DLH loves to espouse rhetoric about working with other promoters to put on the best fights, but he rarely puts that into practice. Shakur/Zepeda could've probably happened already if GBP would've worked with TR. If Matchroom gets to sign Shakur, Oscar is already implying that he's going to be an obstructionist. The fact that GBP and MR are both on DAZN has meant nothing, and will continue to mean nothing. Promotional companies want to operate like self-sustaining ent!ties, but Boxing simply cannot thrive that way.

[kiaba360]

Well at least Oscar is finally being honest! Shakur has to sign with GBP to get Zepeda! GBP also has Schofield! Floyd has nothing for him at 135! Eddie doesn’t have anything of value at 135! GBP might be the best option?

Nothing against Schofield, but GBP can't use him to entice Shakur. Schofield is still in the prospect phase just like an Abdullah Mason. A TR vs. GBP 5v5 card can't come soon enough.

DLH has Duarte, Garcia, and Zepeda. Duarte is the "showcase" (a banana skin where GBP secretly hopes that Shakur face-plants), then Zepeda, and Garcia is the $$$ fight. The problem is that Garcia is suspended, a mental midget, and can't even make 140. So GBP can't use him to entice Shakur either. Zepeda is the only guy that Shakur can and should be fighting next. But GBP isn't going to make Shakur/Zepeda immediately anyway because they're going after Berinchyk. I think DLH publicly stating that Shakur only gets Zepeda by signing with GBP....is truly a bad move that already starts the relationship off on a sour note. Shakur's stock may be down now, but he's still an asset. The promoter that makes him feel wanted while offering him a short and/or flexible roadmap, will ultimately get his signature. PBC has THE fight that matters most to Shakur, while MR has the best promotional mouthpiece.

[Bronx2245]

Nothing against Schofield, but GBP can't use him to entice Shakur. Schofield is still in the prospect phase just like an Abdullah Mason. A TR vs. GBP 5v5 card can't come soon enough.

DLH has Duarte, Garcia, and Zepeda. Duarte is the "showcase" (a banana skin where GBP secretly hopes that Shakur face-plants), then Zepeda, and Garcia is the $$$ fight. The problem is that Garcia is suspended, a mental midget, and can't even make 140. So GBP can't use him to entice Shakur either. Zepeda is the only guy that Shakur can and should be fighting next. But GBP isn't going to make Shakur/Zepeda immediately anyway because they're going after Berinchyk. I think DLH publicly stating that Shakur only gets Zepeda by signing with GBP....is truly a bad move that already starts the relationship off on a sour note. Shakur's stock may be down now, but he's still an asset. The promoter that makes him feel wanted while offering him a short and/or flexible roadmap, will ultimately get his signature. PBC has THE fight that matters most to Shakur, while MR has the best promotional mouthpiece.

Tank is definitely THE fight he wants, but Floyd probably can’t get him that fight, but maybe Pitbull at 140?

[kiaba360]

Tank is definitely THE fight he wants, but Floyd probably can’t get him that fight, but maybe Pitbull at 140?

In your original comment, you were talking about 135. If we're including 140, then we can mention Cruz, Puello and Russell. Cruz and Puello would be prioritized since they're both title fights. However, Sean Gibbons is on record saying he will NOT make Cruz/Stevenson because he's boring. Gibbons also complained about Cabrera too, so read between the lines. Puello is the only realistic option. If Shakur is willing to move to 140, then he should go to MR.

[Bronx2245]

In your original comment, you were talking about 135. If we're including 140, then we can mention Cruz, Puello and Russell. Cruz and Puello would be prioritized since they're both title fights. However, Sean Gibbons is on record saying he will NOT make Cruz/Stevenson because he's boring. Gibbons also complained about Cabrera too, so read between the lines. Puello is the only realistic option. If Shakur is willing to move to 140, then he should go to MR.

I'm sure Shakur would rather be at 135. What i'm saying is Floyd is not a power broker with Tank anymore, so what can Floyd or PBC offer to Tank if he were to sign with them?

[kiaba360]

I'm sure Shakur would rather be at 135. What i'm saying is Floyd is not a power broker with Tank anymore, so what can Floyd or PBC offer to Tank if he were to sign with them?

PBC can't really guarantee Shakur anything at 135 because they don't have dates, and guys like Davis/Cruz will make excuses as to why they don't need Shakur.

Shakur cannot stay at 135 if he can't get anyone to fight him. He needs to get used to the idea of moving to 140. If that's the case, he should go to MR.