Derek Chisora has made a bold prediction regarding the potential match-up between Shakur Stevenson and Conor Benn at the welterweight level, stating unequivocally, "He gets messed up." This statement comes on the heels of an impressive performance by Stevenson, who showcased his skills on Saturday night. Following this victory, there is now speculation about Stevenson making his debut in the welterweight category in the UK against Benn, creating considerable excitement among boxing fans.
At just 28 years old, Shakur Stevenson has already achieved significant success, recently defeating Teofimo Lopez to claim the WBO super-lightweight world championship. This title win marks his impressive rise through four different weight classes, demonstrating his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport.
Despite his current reign as super-lightweight champion, it seems likely that Stevenson’s time in this division will be short-lived. He has previously expressed a strong interest in returning to lightweight to pursue unification bouts. However, in a surprising twist during his post-fight remarks, Stevenson specifically called out Conor Benn for a potential match-up, which has sparked conversations about the future of both fighters.
Benn, who has been absent from the welterweight scene for four years, is gearing up for his return and is eager to compete for a world title in his next fight. In a recent interview with FightHype.com, Chisora expressed his approval for a showdown between Stevenson and Benn but did not hold back on his assessment of the likely outcome. He stated, "It’s Shakur Stevenson. I love Conor, Conor is my brother, but it’s a whitewash. Conor brings pressure, but if your legs are not in the right position against a southpaw, you're going to get hurt. You’re going to lose."
Chisora's enthusiasm for the fight is evident as he encourages Stevenson to come to London to face Benn, describing it as a potentially thrilling matchup: "It would be a good fight, huge."
As for Benn, he is keen on capturing a welterweight championship; however, it remains uncertain whether he will challenge the winner of the upcoming bout between Mario Barrios and Ryan Garcia or pursue a fight with WBA champion Rolando Romero. The boxing community is eagerly waiting to see how these developments unfold, and the anticipation surrounding a possible fight between Stevenson and Benn continues to grow, stirring up discussions and differing opinions. What do you think? Could Stevenson’s skill set prove too much for Benn, or does Benn have a fighting chance? Share your thoughts!
