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Stevenson: Crawford vs. Mayweather Is 50/50
10 May
Summary
- Stevenson deems a fight between Crawford and Mayweather nearly impossible to pick.
- He highlights Crawford's stance-switching against Mayweather's historical struggles with southpaws.
- Stevenson concludes the hypothetical matchup is a true 50/50 contest.
Shakur Stevenson has weighed in on the long-standing fantasy matchup between undefeated boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Terence Crawford, declaring it a near-impossible fight to pick.
Stevenson, speaking on The Agnew podcast, characterized the potential bout as a 50/50 proposition. He noted that Mayweather historically struggled with southpaw fighters early in his career, a style Crawford frequently employs and can switch to. This dynamic, Stevenson believes, presents a unique challenge for Mayweather.
While acknowledging Crawford has shown occasional issues with orthodox fighters, Stevenson considers Crawford's southpaw ability a significant factor. He stated that Crawford would likely be the toughest southpaw Mayweather has ever faced. The debate remains popular due to both fighters' undefeated records and multi-weight class success.
