Shakur Stevenson believes Jake Paul went from zero to hero since he first stepped into the ring!
Shakur Stevenson believes Jake Paul went from zero to hero since he first stepped into the ring!
People are saying that the YouTube star turned boxer could actually win a world title if things go right.
“I think actually Jake got tremendously better from the time frame that he started till now,”
Stevenson stated this during a recent interview.
“And in the right situation, I also could see him become a world champion.”
This impressive assessment is made as Paul continues his debated journey in professional boxing. He is currently ranked 14th in the WBA cruiserweight division and aspires to improve his ranking.People are really debating whether Paul is legit in the sport, even though he’s selling out arenas and racking up wins.
When asked about which current champion could provide the most advantageous matchup for Paul, Stevenson provided an unexpected analysis.He thinks Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez might be the underdog that surprises everyone, unlike Badou Jack, who’s just a seasoned pro.
“I think Zurdo is a better match for him than Badou Jack,”
Stevenson explained.
“I wasn’t impressed with [Zurdo’s] last bout, and I just know Badou Jack, even though he’s old, he got a lot of experience, and he knows how to win.”
The boxing whiz said that Paul’s ranking has surprised some hardcore fans who think rankings should really depend on who you’ve fought.Stevenson provided a practical perspective on the functioning of the boxing industry.
“Technically, you’re right. It is about who you competed against,”
he conceded.
“But you know how this go. It’s about who got the most money. And power controls the sport. So at the end of the day, I see why he’s there.”
It remains to be determined whether Paul can convert this improvement into success in the championship.Getting a thumbs up from a boxing champ like Stevenson is like getting a gold star in the ring of legitimacy!
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