Shakur Stevenson responded on social media to Ryan Garcia minimizing the importance of his victory over William Zepeda, deflecting criticism by referencing his loss to Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero.
No Power, No Danger
In an interview on Friday, Garcia (24-2, 20 KOs) said, “Shakur will not be that good.” He then devalued his 12-round unanimous decision win over the amount puncher Zepeda (33-1, 27 KOs) on July 12, 2025, on the Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, Latest York, by stating that he had no power. He said that Stevenson doesn’t do well against “power punchers,” and that’s why he struggled against Edwin De Los Santos.
Ryan argued that individuals were “hyping up’ Stevenson for standing within the pocket against Zepeda last July in Queens, Latest York. But they failed to grasp that Zepeda can’t punch and throws plenty of shots. So, it’s only a matter of catching him with a punch. That’s what Shakur did to win a choice.
I’m not mad in any respect Ryan, How can I be? U got embarrassed your last fight against Rollies.. I went against an actual Mexican fighter with an actual Mexican variety of fighting and beat him at his own game!! It’s levels hit me when u win your first world title 🦾 https://t.co/rMVFiSW2ii
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) August 30, 2025
Man just admitted to be afraid of rolly power, My bad for considering it wasn’t one of the best version of him.. That’s why u suck because power will not be the whole lot bum @RyanGarcia https://t.co/BpAypodX4H
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) August 30, 2025
Ryan did bring up point during his interview with Cigar Talk, along with his comment about Shakur doing well against volume punchers, but not sluggers. Within the two fights that Stevenson has had against punchers during his profession, against Edwin De Los Santos and Jeremia Nakathilia, he was on his bike throughout.
The gang booed each of his performances. In fights where Shakur fought volume punchers against Zepeda, Josh Padley, and Artem Harutyunyan, he stayed within the pocket.
Why Shakur Is ‘Not That Good’
“Speaking of Shakur. Power punchers don’t highlight his skills, but the blokes that throw volume highlights it. That guy will not be that good. They hyped it up, like, ‘Oh yeah, he can stand within the pocket now.’ He’s standing within the pocket because there’s no danger. For those who really know boxing, you already know that Zepeda doesn’t have any danger in his shots,” said Ryan Garcia to Cigar Talk, minimizing Shakur Stevenson’s recent win over William Zepeda on July 12, 2025.
Last Updated on 08/30/2025