Shakur Stevenson said he disagrees with the lines of Turki Alalshikh calling Movers a “Tom and Jerry” type fighter. Stevenson (23-0, 11 kos) believes that sports have been a part of boxing throughout history, with legends Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard using sports. They would be “disappointed” by Turki’s comments, which he called “s ***”.
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Adapt or fade out: The future of boxing
What Shakur didn’t understand was that Ali and Leonard fought on the internet, UFC and cable. Fans are watching other things less and less. In addition, boxing is more popular in the era of Sugar Ray and Ali.
The sport is not that popular these days, making it crucial for fighters and entertainment fans to entertain them so they want to watch.
Ali and Sugar Ray are from different times. It’s a bad idea to use them as a reason Shakur continues to be a non-participating runner. He didn’t see this. Using older fighters from the past won’t work, as fans’ interests have changed dramatically over the years since Ali and Leonard’s battle.
Now America is different, and fans who watch the sport in this era want to be entertained. What passes for entertainment in Ali and Leonard’s era is no longer working.
Fans have spoken and they generally don’t like runners using Tom and Jerry styles. They see Shaku as a classic example of a fighter using this style. In today’s society, you either adapt to change or phase out.
Turki’s position on boring performance
Turki noted in the Times Square match last May that the negative reaction of fans was the run adopted by Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez in their dull battle. The backlash from fans was severe due to the tedious performance of the two fighters, who were paid millions of dollars for fighting.
“I think it’s inappropriate to use this line with any fighter. I just feel like we’re all fighters. We’ve all been in a long training camp.” channeldisagree with Turki Alalshikh’s comments about not wanting “Tom and Jerry” to fight at his event.
“We work hard. We come out and give us the best abilities. If some people want to move and use sports, I think it’s part of boxing.”
Shakur’s style: causes of amblyopia degradation
Because Shakur doesn’t understand why he was relegated to the trump card is surprising. How could he not know that his dull fighting style is the result of his now being put on the trump card? He shows that he can’t grasp why he was pushed away from the main event. His fighting style isn’t sold as he continues to adopt the same hit-and-hit style that fans think is unobservable.
“I have nothing to say about people who move and use rings,” Shakur said.
Last updated on June 27, 20125
