Shakur Stevenson in the Crosshairs After Ryan Garcia’s WBC Win — Crawford Predicts a Lopsided Fight
After Ryan Garcia won his first world title by dominating Mario Barrios to take the WBC belt at 147lbs, he immediately called out shakur stevenson — a move that sharpens debate across the welterweight and surrounding divisions. The post-fight reaction from a former undisputed champion has intensified interest, though logistics and weight demands leave the matchup uncertain.
Crawford’s take on the Garcia vs Shakur Stevenson question
In the post-fight broadcast, Terence Crawford, the former undisputed champion at the weight, praised Garcia’s performance while expressing surprise at how Barrios looked. Crawford said he expected Barrios to do better, and noted that Garcia showed he can box and “got the job done in spectacular fashion. ” When asked about a potential fight between Garcia and Shakur Stevenson, Crawford backed Garcia emphatically, saying he thought Garcia would "wipe the floor" with Stevenson and arguing that Ryan wouldn’t be able to hit Stevenson the same way he hit Barrios.
What happened in Garcia vs Mario Barrios and why it matters
Garcia dominated proceedings against Mario Barrios to win the WBC belt at 147lbs, delivering on potential after years of blowing hot and cold. That decisive performance adds fresh intrigue to the welterweight picture and surrounding divisions, elevating Garcia’s bargaining position and prompting immediate talk of high-profile matchups.
Shakur Stevenson: the catchweight complication
One immediate stumbling block for a Garcia–Shakur Stevenson clash is Stevenson’s demand that the fight take place at a catchweight of 144lbs — a figure singled out by camp and commentators as potentially difficult for Garcia to meet. Whether the fight materializes remains to be seen; the catchweight demand is a central obstacle and could determine whether negotiations progress.
Alternate paths: rematches and other opponents
Both fighters have other options on the table. Particularly for Garcia, a rematch with Devin Haney is a viable route, now that Garcia enters negotiations with the added credentials of two world titles. Another option mentioned for both men is Conor Benn, who made headlines this week after a controversial big money move to Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing and remains an available opponent for either camp.
Implications and what to watch next
The sequence is straightforward: Garcia’s dominant win has created momentum, Crawford’s public backing frames the potential matchup as one-sided, and Stevenson’s catchweight demand injects uncertainty. Observers should watch three threads going forward — whether shakur stevenson will accept a bout at terms workable for Garcia, which alternate bouts either fighter pursues if negotiations stall, and how camps leverage recent results to shape purses and weight agreements.
Details remain fluid and the situation may evolve, but the facts at hand — Garcia’s WBC 147lbs title, Crawford’s assessment, Stevenson’s 144lbs catchweight demand, and the alternative options of a Haney rematch or a Benn fight tied to a controversial move to Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing — define the immediate landscape.
