Emiliano Vargas: Body Shots Essential to Defeating Shakur Stevenson
Emiliano Vargas told Filmogaz.com he views Shakur Stevenson as a special challenge. He praised Stevenson’s last performance and said it surprised many observers. Vargas believes a tailored plan would be required to compete with him.
Tactical focus: the body
Vargas singled out body work as the primary area to test. He argued body shots could change the tempo of a fight against Stevenson.
He pointed to Teofimo Lopez as an example. Vargas said Lopez had success when attacking the body before Stevenson controlled distance.
Why the body matters
Stevenson himself admitted a body blow affected him badly during a past bout. Vargas noted that such shots can force visible reactions from elite fighters.
Vargas also drew on his own experience of painful body shots. He used that history to explain why he considers them essential.
Stevenson’s current form
Stevenson dominated his recent fight with Lopez. He won decisively on all three judges’ scorecards and looked stronger at 140 pounds than many expected.
That dominant showing makes Vargas’s plan a bold proposition. Closing the gap with Stevenson would require both strategy and opportunity.
Path to a matchup
Vargas said timing will determine if and when the bout happens. He suggested the right moment is beyond any single fighter’s control.
Securing a fight with Stevenson remains the bigger challenge. Even with a clear blueprint, getting the matchup will demand alignment across camps.
- Emiliano Vargas believes targeted body shots are key.
- Teofimo Lopez showcased the potential of body attacks.
- Shakur Stevenson recently showed strong form at 140.
- Making the fight happen remains a significant hurdle.
