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Crawford Warns Garcia: Stevenson Is a Different Level
22 Feb
Summary
- Terence Crawford believes Shakur Stevenson would easily defeat Ryan Garcia.
- Stevenson requires VADA testing for a potential fight with Garcia.
- Garcia's prior no-contest result stemmed from a failed drug test.
Boxing icon Terence Crawford believes Ryan Garcia is ill-prepared for a potential super fight against Shakur Stevenson. Crawford stated that Stevenson "wipes the floor with him" and that Garcia would be unable to land punches on Stevenson as he did against Mario Barrios.
Crawford highlighted that Barrios was too slow and lacked a game plan, making him an easy target. He emphasized that Stevenson's defensive skills and ring intelligence present a far greater challenge. Stevenson himself expressed openness to facing Garcia, but insisted on VADA testing involvement.
This condition carries weight due to Garcia's previous no-contest result against Devin Haney, which was overturned after Garcia tested positive for a banned substance. A bout between Garcia and Stevenson would likely require a catchweight, as Garcia now campaigns at welterweight while Stevenson holds a title at super lightweight.
Meanwhile, Devin Haney, whose fight with Garcia was overturned, appeared unimpressed by Garcia's recent performance. The boxing world remains divided on Garcia's progress, with supporters pointing to his championship win and critics highlighting potential defensive vulnerabilities against elite boxers like Stevenson.
