Crawford says Ryan Garcia would 'wipe the floor' with Shakur Stevenson

After winning his first world title, Ryan Garcia called out pound-for-pound star shakur stevenson, and Terence Crawford backed Garcia’s case on the DAZN broadcast — a stance that landed amid Stevenson’s demand for a 144lbs catchweight. The question of whether the fight will happen is clouded by that weight condition and by other options on both fighters' agendas.

Garcia dominates Barrios to win WBC belt at 147lbs

Garcia dominated proceedings against Mario Barrios to win the WBC belt at 147lbs, a performance that delivered on potential after some years of blowing hot and cold. The victory came in convincing fashion, and the result has added yet more intrigue to welterweight and the surrounding divisions.

Crawford praised Garcia and flagged Barrios' shortcomings

Speaking on the DAZN broadcast post-fight, former undisputed champion at the weight, Terence Crawford, praised Garcia’s performance but said Barrios was not as good as he expected. Crawford said, “I was surprised how Barrios looked. I thought he was going to do better. Ryan showed he can box a little. He got the job done in spectacular fashion. ”

Crawford: 'He'll wipe the floor with him'

When asked about a potential fight against his friend and training partner, Stevenson, Crawford backed his man emphatically. He told the DAZN audience, “I think he’ll wipe the floor with him. Ryan won’t be able to hit Shakur like Barrios. Barrios is there to be hit. He was too slow and had no game plan. Shakur is not going to be there to be hit. It’s simple. ”

Shakur Stevenson demand for 144lbs complicates matchup

Whether or not the fight materialises remains to be seen, particularly with Stevenson’s demand for it to take place at a catchweight of 144lbs — something Garcia may struggle with. The catchweight request is the concrete sticking point cited in the wake of Garcia’s WBC win at 147lbs.

Other options on the table: Haney rematch and Conor Benn

Both men have options beyond a potential Garcia–Stevenson bout. The context notes that Garcia could pursue a rematch with Devin Haney that now has the added credentials of two world titles, and Conor Benn, who made the headlines this week after a controversial big money move to Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, remains an option for both fighters.

For now, the immediate confirmed next move in public discussion is Garcia’s new positioning after taking the WBC belt at 147lbs: he could pursue a rematch with Devin Haney, while negotiations over a bout with shakur stevenson hinge on the 144lbs catchweight demand and whether both sides can agree to terms.