After ‘Tank’ Davis, Shakur Stevenson throws jibe towards Vasiliy Lomachenko

Shakur Stevenson calls out Vasiliy Lomachenko on Instagram after recent win against George Kambosos Jr.


After ‘Tank’ Davis, Shakur Stevenson throws jibe towards Vasiliy Lomachenko

Shakur Stevenson on Vasiliy Lomachenko (Image via X/Imago)

Shakur Stevenson recently addressed Vasiliy Lomachenko‘s win in Australia. He criticized the world champion for being protected and not facing him. Stevenson also compared his situation with Terence Crawford and Manny Pacquiao.

Shakur Stevenson and Vasiliy Lomachenko’s rivalry has generated significant interest in the world of boxing. Lomachenko’s recent win against George Kambosos incited a reaction from Stevenson.

Loma can't do nothing wit me I promise u that.. That's why they will never let me punch on him same way they saved PAC MAN from Bud
Shakur Stevenson on Instagram

According to Stevenson, he respects Lomachenko’s fighting style and respects his status as a legend of the sport. What he does not respect is Lomachenko’s unwillingness to fight him. He urged Lomachenko to channel the bravery of the people of Ukraine. He told him not to hide behind his promotion because it was not brave on his end. 

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Vasiliy Lomachenko recently had an epic showdown with George Kambosos Jr. at the RAC Arena in Perth. The fight went 11 rounds and ultimately Lomachenko walked away with the TKO win. This win earned Lomachenko the IBF lightweight title. He thus became the four-time world champion across three different weight classes.

Shakur Stevenson vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko eyed by Bob Arum

Top Rank CEO, Bob Arum had previously stated that he would like to make Shakur Stevenson and Vasiliy Lomachenko fight in the ring. However, on the condition that Lomachenko defeats Kambosos. Now that Lomachenko won the fight, is Shakur Stevenson vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko in the making?

Promoter Bob Arum
Promoter Bob Arum (Image via X )

The Top Rank CEO said this to the press about their potential matchup: “The idea here in the sport is to win the belts, to win all four belts. So you can take an inventory… Shakur Stevenson is fighting in July in Newark, defending his WBC. So, he’s a possibility. There are probably others.”

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Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Shakur Stevenson will be an intriguing fight. Will the young boxing talent beat the Ukranian boxing legend? Or will Lomachenko show Stevenson why he has been the top dog in the sport at 36 years old? This can only be answered after Loma returns after evaluating his physical condition.

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