How good is Shakur?

Yes Floyd or Pernell

He will most likely end up being the best boxer of this next generation

 

Great skill no balls

 

Best in the world / best of his generation. He could clear house at 135-140 and outside of 154 those are the two best divisions right now. Perhaps an argument for 126lbs. But yes, he's got the conditions to be best of his generation level and he certainly has the ability and temperament for that.

 

He's the goods. As good as Bud or SRL maybe.

 

I don't know if he'll be the most aesthetic of his generation and I'm not arguing so. But I can't see who even makes him get out of second gear anywhere between 130-140lbs.

 

talentwise, hes in the top 1% of fighters today. its not just his freakish reflexes, but his understanding of the science of boxing is top level. he understands distance and positioning no matter what the opponent shows him. thats why he is so good at anticipating his opponents moves, because he is 2 steps ahead of what theyre doing.
to beat him you need to use a lot of head movement when moving forward, jam his radar. you need to go to the body religiously, to slow his feet just enough to catch him on the end of your punches when you alternate to the head in the second half of the fight. you are not going to outbox a fresh shakur, you need to diminish him first.

 

Kinda reminds me of Ward. I remember being high on Ward when he used to get criticized for being boring. I think he has the talent to be considered the best in the sport. I don't think he will have the legacy of Floyd or Whitaker though but he has a chance to be considered the next best after them.

 

Shakur would've been eviscerated by Crawford and SRL.

 

I tried to tell you guys Shakur and Jaron Ennis were the best in the world.

 

He's great. I don't see anyone beating him right now.

 

I've been saying from very early in his career he'll be number 1 P4P at some point. Right now I wouldn't put him as high as guys like Mayweather or Whittaker, I don't think he's as well rounded as them. But he's exceptional at what he does, now with Crawford retired he will take the mantel as the best US fighter of his generation.