Shakur Stevenson Claims The Best Of UFC Like Ilia Topuria Can’t Compete With Him In Boxing
Shakur Stevenson has once again stirred up crossover fight conversations after publicly calling out Ilia Topuria, suggesting the UFC star should step into the boxing ring if he truly wants to test his skills. The undefeated world champion made the comments during a livestream appearance, where he confidently claimed that the level of boxing would be too much for the featherweight knockout artist.
Stevenson did not hold back when discussing the potential matchup. “The skill level is different… tell him to come fight me,” he said, making it clear that he believes his pure boxing pedigree would separate him from Topuria. The statement quickly made waves online, with fans debating whether a boxing-versus-MMA crossover between the two could ever realistically happen.
The Newark native has built a reputation as one of the most technically gifted fighters in modern boxing, relying on elite defense, footwork, and ring IQ. His comments come at a time when crossover fights continue to dominate headlines, especially as combat sports audiences show growing interest in clashes between champions from different disciplines.
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Stevenson believes boxing experience would be the key difference
While Topuria has gained massive attention for his aggressive striking style and knockout power inside the cage, Stevenson suggested that transitioning to boxing is a completely different challenge. According to him, years of specialized training make the sport far more nuanced than many outsiders expect.
“The skill level is different,” Stevenson repeated during the conversation, emphasizing that high-level boxing requires precision, patience, and a deep understanding of distance and timing. His confidence reflects the mindset of a fighter who has spent years perfecting the fundamentals of the sweet science.
At the moment, there is no official talk of negotiations or promotional interest between the camps, and the idea remains purely hypothetical. Still, the growing trend of fighters crossing over between sports has made fans more open to imagining dream matchups that once felt impossible.
Whether the callout leads to anything concrete remains to be seen, but Stevenson’s message was clear. If Topuria ever wants to test himself in a boxing ring, the WBC champion has already volunteered to be standing across from him.
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