Shakur Stevenson reacted to Teofimo Lopez’s post today about making him cry after he “whoops” him, and announcing his next goal, Ryan Garcia. Stevenson responded by saying that he could be within the fallacious if he were to “smack” him on the press conference.
Shakur’s Response to Insults
It might be entirely out of character for Shakur to “smack” Lopez at a press conference. If it’s for theatrical purposes to create hype in a WWE-ish manner, a slap would work to create interest.
Fans laughed at Stevenson on social media about him attempting to sound aggressive and stand on his hind legs for once. It might only be completely happy if he and Teofimo planned it out like a stage production.
Shakur’s comment about slapping Lopez at a press conference suggests he’s getting ahead of himself. The fight hasn’t been signed, and should not occur. If the cash isn’t there, it won’t occur.
The essential reason Stevenson wouldn’t slap Teofimo is because he’d be so grateful that he’s given him the chance for the payday. He’d feel indebted to Teo. Shakur has been begging for this fight an extended, very long time. The final thing he’d need to do is bite the hand that feeds.
Teofimo had confirmed along with his post that he still plans on fighting Shakur (24-0, 11 KOs) next, despite being called out by Ryan today.
Stevenson ought to be completely happy that Lopez remains to be excited about fighting him, because a clash against Kingry could be an even bigger one by way of payday. That will still rely on Turki Alalshikh.
Financial Stakes of the Fight
Perhaps, he’d be willing to overpay for the Lopez vs. Garcia match in the identical way he’s doing with the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight. That’s a fight that fans aren’t asking for, and it won’t usher in the identical money that’s being paid out for purses.
So, if Turki is willing to overpay for the Lopez-Shakur fight, it will be greater than a Lopez vs. Garcia fight. It just involves popularity; the Garcia match is the larger payday for Teofimo.
See now if I smack u on the press conference im fallacious https://t.co/CsXNoBbhF5
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) August 9, 2025
Last Updated on 08/09/2025