At 28 and with a perfect 23-0 record, Shakur Stevenson is seen as an accomplished boxer but struggles with public perception. He articulated a realization that the boxing world is largely influenced by casual fans, promoters, and fighters. Despite being the WBC lightweight champion facing an undefeated opponent in William Zepeda, Stevenson’s bout is a co-main event while other fighters are given higher prominence due to perceived entertainment value. His technical style has drawn criticism for not being entertaining enough, impacting his marketability, despite his overall success in the industry.
Stevenson stated, "What it really boils down to is the fact that casuals rule the sport of boxing. And it is not just casual fans. You got casual promoters. You got casual fighters. You got casual opinions."
Despite being undefeated and accomplished, Stevenson is often perceived as unentertaining compared to fighters like Berlanga and Sheeraz, which affects his visibility in the sport.
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