How good is Shakur?

Probably the most talented under 30 fighter in the world, ahead of Ortiz, Ennis and Bam.

 

What a boxer. Flawless in there. That jab was... Godly. Best jab in boxing.

 

Probably most underrated. I knew he was special when he dismantled Herring. Prior to that he was written off by many against Valdez. And sanme thing against Zepeda who many said will be too much for the 'runner' Shakur. And the same people said the same thing of him against Teo. Don't know what he needs to do to prove he is that good. It's not like her has not chased top fighters - Tank, Loma, Henay etc.

 

I think Stevenson is great and he impressed me last night but he seems either lack power or he might not have any killer instinct. It’s seems like he’s plan is always to win by a safe decision. Last night he stood right infront of Teo but just jabbed? No power shots, no combinations, not a single attempt to hurt/stop Teo.

As of now Stevenson is great but you can’t compare him to Bud, Mayweather or any of the greats because he lacks the killer instinct that those guys had.

 

His distance control and jab is amazing.

He doesn't have the natural evasiveness (bending at the waist) of Pernell or Floyd, but he doesn't it with smaller step backs.

 

Better than Crawford, not as good as Floyd

 

Vergil is going to decapitate Boots. Just saying.

A guy with his level of aggression and power is a real problem.

 

He is clearly an excellent boxer.
But, he is incredibly irritating to watch. Really not looking forward to the next few years with him.

I guess at least he isn't as boring as Haney.

 

I would argue that the versions of Zepeda and Teo are better than the versions of Spence and Canelo when Crawford fought them

 

Really good boxer. But it was a no-brainer he would beat Teo.

 

Ward was not nearly as talented as Stevenson.

Ward relied on illegal tactics, holding and home officials, while Stevenson relies on ring IQ, speed and reflexes.

 

I don't think he's Mayweather or Whitaker level, but I fully expect he'll have a period as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. He's a great fighter. Superb distance management, great reflexes, economical, purposeful, technically proficient. He's fantastic.

 

Every fighter uses some form of illegal tactics to some degree. Ward was an excellent fighter. I’m giving Shakur high praise by comparing him to Ward. I thought Ward would be the next guy to be P4P after Floyd and he was. Could fight going forward, backwards, in the pocket, on the inside, etc.

 

Arguably the best boxer in the sport today.