Better fighter: Shakur Stevenson or Bam Rodriguez

The other 2 don't belong in the same sentence as Uysk

 

I like Bam but Shakur is better

 

I need to see more from both but I prefer Bam's style. Seems to be defensively responsible while also letting his hands go. Yes Shakur did that last fight but that isn't something he does often.

 

Shakur stinks

 

Shakur doesn't belong in the same sentence as Rodriguez.

Shakur is usually boring and overly-defensive, and feather-fisted. Rodriguez is exciting and a complete fighter - he does everything well.

 

Shakur is better but Bam is more exciting

 

That's nonsense Bam accepted the Nakatani offer but Nakatani declined because he wants to move up for the Inoue fight

 

How do you compare someone like Usyk to someone about half his weight? It's apples to oranges. I guess you compare how skilled they each are compared to their own competition? By this measure, Usyk clearly has to be the most skilled out there right now.

Between Shakur and Bam, it's another difficult comparison, as they are very different fighters. Bam is very much a pressure fighter, and Shakur is very much a defensive fighter. Shakur's defense and counters are better, no doubt; Bam's offensive prowess, ability to wear guys down into making mistakes, ability to create openings, and ability to cut the ring are better, no doubt. Bam is also clearly a harder puncher p4p.

I could see Bam's aggression getting him into trouble and an upset occurring. On the other hand, if Shakur were struggling with an opponent, he doesn't really have the power and type of offense to turn it around quickly.

Hard to say who is more "skilled". I do think Shakur will have more longevity in the sport. Bam is so reliant on that footwork that when his legs start slowing, his game is going to fall apart. As Floyd showed, a great defensive fighter can keep at a high level for longer.

They're both exceptional talents.

 

Shakur is better and already is in his third weightclass.

 

Shakur is better. Bigger toolkit, more versatile, has honed his craft to a higher level. Bam is a very good fighter in his own right, mind you, but needs to stop feasting on the remnants of the previous generation. The Pumita fight is a step in the right direction.