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  • pillowfists98
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    #11
    Originally posted by sicko
    Beats them all (besides Frampton) on pure TALENT alone at this point and the longer they wait to fight him and allow him to continue to improve the EASIER it will be for Stevenson when they do fight him.

    I would like to see him vs Denis Shafikov or even better Jason Sosa for a very good step up test for him before going after the Champions
    Why would he fight those guys? They aren't even in the same division. Isn't Shafikov a lightweight?

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      • sicko
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        #12
        Originally posted by pillowfists98
        Why would he fight those guys? They aren't even in the same division. Isn't Shafikov a lightweight?
        Shaf went down in weight last year after the Easter fight:
        Denis Shafikov Will Be Dropping Down To Super Featherweight
        https://www.boxingscene.com/denis-shafikov-dropping-down-super-featherweight--120147
        Russian boxer Denis Shafikov will be changing his weight division for his next ring return, with a drop down to the super featherweight limit of 130-pounds, according to the director of Ural Boxing Promotions, Alexey Vasiliev. Previously, the 32-year-old Shafikov performed in some of the toughest fights in the lightweight division, where he failed on three occasions to secure the IBF title. In the professional ring, Shafikov, who previously fought at junior welterweight, has a record of 38 wins with three losses and one draw.


        Was going by Boxrec Super Featherweight Rankings...
        http://boxrec.com/en/ratings?offset=...0Featherweight
        They have Stevenson is rated #33 they have Shafikov #22 so I it would be a good Step Up with Shaf style IMO to see how young Stevenson deals with that Relentless Pressure

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          • pillowfists98
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            #13
            Originally posted by sicko
            Shaf went down in weight last year after the Easter fight:
            Denis Shafikov Will Be Dropping Down To Super Featherweight
            https://www.boxingscene.com/denis-shafikov-dropping-down-super-featherweight--120147
            Russian boxer Denis Shafikov will be changing his weight division for his next ring return, with a drop down to the super featherweight limit of 130-pounds, according to the director of Ural Boxing Promotions, Alexey Vasiliev. Previously, the 32-year-old Shafikov performed in some of the toughest fights in the lightweight division, where he failed on three occasions to secure the IBF title. In the professional ring, Shafikov, who previously fought at junior welterweight, has a record of 38 wins with three losses and one draw.


            Was going by Boxrec Super Featherweight Rankings...
            http://boxrec.com/en/ratings?offset=...0Featherweight
            They have Stevenson is rated #33 they have Shafikov #22 so I it would be a good Step Up with Shaf style IMO to see how young Stevenson deals with that Relentless Pressure
            oh I didn't know Shafikov was at 130 now. I assume Shakur will keep fighting featherweights because that's the weight he'll be at when he fights for a title.

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              • sicko
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                #14
                Originally posted by Corelone
                Denis is a light weight, but he's short and he eats too many punches. Sosa is a gate keeper and what's his claim, a hard head? I like that Shakur is willing to travel, but a pier in Belfast might be a wharf too far.
                Shaf moved down last year, last 3 Fights been at Super Feather
                Denis Shafikov Will Be Dropping Down To Super Featherweight
                https://www.boxingscene.com/denis-shafikov-dropping-down-super-featherweight--120147
                Russian boxer Denis Shafikov will be changing his weight division for his next ring return, with a drop down to the super featherweight limit of 130-pounds, according to the director of Ural Boxing Promotions, Alexey Vasiliev. Previously, the 32-year-old Shafikov performed in some of the toughest fights in the lightweight division, where he failed on three occasions to secure the IBF title. In the professional ring, Shafikov, who previously fought at junior welterweight, has a record of 38 wins with three losses and one draw.


                Shakur is still a Prospects was only his 9th Fight so why NOT a fight vs Veterans like those guys Sosa #7 by the WBC and Shaf is #9 so for a Stevenson those are Step Ups as well. If he can go overseas and get a step up vs a quality opponent then that is great as well

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                  • Madison Boxing
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                    #15
                    well come over to the uk then, kid.

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                      • Luilun
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                        #16
                        Stevenson looked like he out weighed the little old guy by at least 15 pounds

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                          • Corelone
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                            #17
                            Originally posted by Luilun
                            Stevenson looked like he out weighed the little old guy by at least 15 pounds
                            He made weight. What he looked was good.

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                              • Luilun
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                                #18
                                Originally posted by Corelone
                                He made weight. What he looked was good.
                                You should look good when fighting a little guy

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                                  • AdonisCreed
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                                    That was a good fight he had this past weekend. Even though the guy hadn't fought in over 500 days he still looked impressive.

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                                      • Redd Foxx
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                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by sicko
                                        Beats them all (besides Frampton) on pure TALENT alone at this point and the longer they wait to fight him and allow him to continue to improve the EASIER it will be for Stevenson when they do fight him.

                                        I would like to see him vs Denis Shafikov or even better Jason Sosa for a very good step up test for him before going after the Champions
                                        Agree, though I think he may possibly even be competitive with Frampton right now too. Carl was on another level a couple years ago but something happened. He hasn't looked the same. Reflexes aren't as crisp. Timing isn't the same. A lot of people haven't noticed it yet, but I think they will next time he takes a high profile fight.

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