Garcia changes that situation. He brings attention and money even when he loses, and Stevenson understands that beating another technical opponent at 140 will not change his standing with fans. Garcia offers something different, and Stevenson knows it.
“I like it when the tables turn. Set it up though so I can show you why I’m different,” Stevenson told Ring Magazine.
Stevenson has been active this week, agreeing to Garcia’s 144-pound catchweight because he knows that’s where the money is, but he’s also adding VADA testing as a condition while making it clear he wants the next fight. He also said he will be at the T-Mobile Arena to face whoever wins and make sure his presence is part of the moment.
He adds VADA tests to protect himself, just as he demands a rehydration clause for Conor Benn. Stevenson is putting handicaps in place before the fight even happens, and it makes him look so weak.
Stevenson clearly smells green, and he doesn’t even wait to see how the fight goes. He’s already trying to line Garcia up because he knows that’s where the money is.
Stevenson went on The Stephen A. Smith Show earlier today and dismissed Garcia’s abilities, calling him “food” and saying his left hook can be neutralized. He made it clear he believes Garcia is an easy fight for him.
“He knows when he’s in the ring with me, it’s not going to be like what he does to these other guys,” Garcia said.
Stevenson has already agreed to Garcia’s catchweight of 144 pounds because he knows that’s where the money is, but he’s also adding VADA testing, just as he’s demanding a rehydration clause for Conor Benn. He puts handicaps in place before the fight even happens, and it makes him look so weak.
Shakur is acting very needy right now, and you can tell he doesn’t trust Garcia to keep winning. He knew his marketability could disappear quickly if Garcia took another loss. He doesn’t even wait around. He wants the money fight now.
