It has not been an easy few days for Shakur Stevenson following his victory over Edwin De Los Santos for the WBC lightweight title. While he may have emerged as the winner, many fight fans were left disappointed by the lack of excitement in the bout and Stevenson’s lackluster performance. Notably, popular fighter Ryan Garcia voiced his dissatisfaction with both Stevenson’s performance and his attitude. According to Garcia, Stevenson’s arrogant behavior has been evident since his days in the amateur circuit.
Ryan Garcia did not hold back in expressing his disdain for Stevenson’s demeanor. Garcia claimed that Stevenson talks like “really arrogant shit” and behaves in a similarly dismissive manner in person. In a particular incident in Las Vegas, Stevenson was allegedly rude to Garcia. Consequently, Garcia’s negative perception of Stevenson was further solidified.
Regarding Stevenson’s recent fight, Garcia did not mince his words. He outright mentioned his disappointment, stating that Stevenson “didn’t fight good at all” and appeared scared in the ring. The lack of action and excitement during the match did not go unnoticed by Garcia, who emphasized his dissatisfaction with the performance.
In response to the criticism, Stevenson took to social media to defend himself. He denied being arrogant and accused Garcia of being disrespectful. Furthermore, Stevenson challenged Garcia’s complaints about his performance by reminding him of his own shortcomings in the ring. Stevenson claimed that he has had bad nights before but still managed to win, whereas Garcia was knocked down after a body shot in his previous fight.
Not one to be silent, Garcia fired back on Twitter. He compared his own achievements and lucrative fight against Gervonta Davis to Stevenson’s lackluster performance and comparatively smaller earnings. Garcia urged Stevenson to keep quiet, asserting that he was the one who broke records and made life-changing money.
Despite being the less popular fighter, Stevenson confidently highlighted his superior resume. He reminded Garcia that he has won his third world title in a different weight class, implying that he has achieved more in the sport than Garcia has.
In the world of boxing, social media exchanges often overshadow actual fights. This recent back-and-forth between Stevenson and Garcia has demonstrated their differences in attitude and performances. While Stevenson must address the criticisms of his lackluster performance, Garcia should reconsider the way he expresses his grievances. As fans eagerly await their next matches, it remains to be seen whether this heated exchange will lead to an eventual showdown in the ring.
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