Shakur Stevenson is not intimidated and accepts O’Shaquie Foster’s challenge

The lightweight division could host one of the most anticipated matchups of the season. After O’Shaquie Foster successfully defended his title WBA super featherweight world championship against Raymond Ford, the monarch openly challenged Shakur Stevensonstarting a series of preliminary negotiations.

Given the statements of the Texan champion about the ring, the response of Shakur Stevenson It did not take long to wait on digital broadcast channels.

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The four-time world champion confirmed that it has no problems in formalizing the necessary agreements to finalize the lawsuit in the short term.

Direct response from Shakur Stevenson

The boxer used his social networks to establish a clear position regarding the comments he received after the Houston show. The American ruled out that there are physical or regulatory limitations to avoid the meeting in the ring.

“Tell that bitch to pick up the phone, we can have the fight next.”wrote Shakur Stevenson through your official account on the X platform.

In his publication, the boxer urged his counterpart to avoid excuses related to weight categories or the usual contractual clauses in these negotiations.

History and disputes in the gym

The friction between Foster and Shakur Stevenson is not recent, as both athletes shared private training sessions years ago.. These days of preparation generated contrary versions of each one’s performance, a component that has fueled the rivalry outside the official billboards.

“This guy shouts my name on every platform he has, lies and says that he beat me and that he ran me out of the gym when I have never run away from anyone”the boxer emphasized in his message shared on X, denying the statements that Foster has used as a promotional tool.

Weighty conditions for the agreement

The outlook for settling the lawsuit has facilities regarding the tonnage required by the athletes. After his recent victory, Foster expressed his willingness to move up a category to facilitate negotiations with the team of the four-time world champion.

The option to go up to 135 or even 140 pounds establishes a comfortable weight range for Shakur Stevensonwho has already developed his career in those categories.

The flexibility shown by both corners could speed up the administrative procedures before the sanctioning bodies to formalize the card before the end of the year.

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