Shakur Stevenson responded to Theofimo Lopez’s post today about making him cry after he “kicked” him and announced his next target, Ryan Garcia. Stevenson replied by saying that he would be wrong if he “slapped” at the press conference.
Shakur’s response to insults
It would be completely out of character for Shakur to “Smack” Lopez at a press conference. If it is for theater purposes to create hype on a WWE way, a slap would work to create interest.
Fans laughed at Stevenson on social media that he was trying to sound aggressive and standing on his hind legs for a time. It will only be happy if he and Theofimo plan it like a stage production.
Shakur’s remark about Lopez’s clap at a press conference indicates that he is coming to himself. The fight is not signed and may not happen. If the money is not there, it will not happen.
The main reason why Stevenson would not clap theofimo is because he would be so grateful that he gave him the opportunity for the payday. He will feel owed to Teo. Shakur has been begging for a long, long time for this battle. The last thing he wants to do is bite the hand that feeds.
With his post, theofimo confirmed that he still intends to fight Shakur (24-0, 11 COs) next, despite being called out by Ryan today.
Stevenson should be pleased that Lopez is still interested in fighting him, because a clash against Kingry would be a bigger one in terms of payday. It will still depend on Turki Alalshikh.
Financial interests of the struggle
Maybe he would be willing to pay too much for the Lopez against Garcia match in the same way he does with the Canelo Alvarez against Terence Crawford match. It is a fight that fans do not ask for, and it will not bring in the same money as paid for wallets.
So, if Turki is willing to pay too much for the Lopez-Shakur battle, it would be bigger than a Lopez against Garcia battle. It only comes to popularity; The Garcia match is the bigger payday for theofimo.
Look now if I hit you at the press conference I’m wrong https://t.co/csxnobbhf5
– Shakur Stevenson (@shakurstevenson) August 9, 2025
Last updated on 08/09/2025
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