Comments Thread For: Shakur Stevenson Will Go For First U.S. Gold in 12 Years

[Nightfall]

funny how many americans want to see this guy lose or are mad cause of something he cant control. really is amazing and what is the reason exactly?

donald trump supporters syndrome is the exact reason.

[Gentblue]

So people are mad at Shakur because he got a first round bye because he earned it? And that he got a Second round bye because the guy who got a gift was too beat up too fight?

The first bye he earned, the second bye is the AIBA's fault don't blame him for that.

Personally I blame Conlan, he shouldn't of beat the Russians ass so bad, I don't think he would have if he knew he was gonna get robbed but he was trying to win and fight Shakur amirite...

[DblLFThooK]

This kid looks solid. Good fundamentals. But i like how composed he is in the ring. Hope he brings home the gold!

[1hourRun]

The hate only grows stronger bring it home baby -- TMT.

[Street]

Like I said. I have nothing against Shakur. If he has it, then he deserves it. All I'm saying is that there shouldn't be any byes to anyone. It just isn't fair play imho. The system needs to change or bring back headgear

[b Murphington]

So the Russian dude got beat up so bad that he can't continue??? Jesus Christ! Be happy he's not facing the Irishman!

[soul_survivor]

That's fair. I can admit bias out of excitement of seeing the first shot at am Olympic gold in 12 years. And I've also been a huge Robeisy fan since the last Olympics so I'm pretty amped for this one.

I guess for Americans it would be quite special. Plus, if stevenson beats Ramirez without controversy, then I'd be pretty impressed. The Cuban is a very good fighter, not as special as some of the best Cuban fighters of the last 30 years but damn good none the less.

[Fury4daWIN]

So your first potential gold medallist in 12 years is called Shakin' Stevenson? Interesting.

[Carolina Bomber]

Very happy for this kid and I hope he does it. But I'm seeing a lot of stuff out there saying this is the USA's best chance for a gold.

Don't forget about Claressa Shields. She just advanced to the gold medal round. That should be a big deal too.

[yngwie]

Very happy for this kid and I hope he does it. But I'm seeing a lot of stuff out there saying this is the USA's best chance for a gold.

Don't forget about Claressa Shields. She just advanced to the gold medal round. That should be a big deal too.

Claressa doesn't have any chance of losing, she is in a league of her own.