Will Shakur Ever Fight Keyshawn Davis?

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Shakur has already outlined a roadmap for the rest of 2026. If he successfully dethrones Lopez in January, he has expressed a desire to move back down to 135 pounds for a lightweight fight against Lamont Roach Jr. Additionally, Stevenson has entertained the idea of jumping all the way to 147 pounds for a fight with Conor Benn. However, Stevenson has been firm on his conditions, insisting on a 10-pound rehydration clause to ensure a level playing field against the naturally larger Brit. However, Keyshawn is not on Shakur’s radar. 

“I know for a fact that would make us have a certain relationship that we don’t have now. So, unless they give us $500 million or some crazy stuff that’s going to feed our families for the rest of our lives and the generations after that, I don’t understand why people even bring it up. I don’t care. I could kill him. He could kill me with the right shot. We’re barbarians in the ring. If something happens and he doesn’t make it back to his family, that’s on me. I couldn’t live with that,” Shakur said 

The Approach

Shakur Stevenson operates on the principle of “hit and don’t get hit.” Against Davis—who is bigger and carries more natural power in his shots—Shakur would likely employ a “pull-counter” strategy combined with lateral movement to keep the fight in the center of the ring. If Davis tries to counter that jab with his right hand, Shakur will already be an inch out of range, looking to land a sharp check-hook or a straight left cross.

Davis is arguably the more versatile athlete. To beat Shakur, Davis cannot win a jab battle; he would have to focus on rhythm breaking and imposing his physicality. Davis would likely use a high-guard pressure mixed with feints. His goal would be to trap Shakur against the ropes—the only place Shakur looks vulnerable.