Shakur Stevenson doesn’t know what to make of the boldness his opponent Artem Harutyunyan has proven within the ultimate days earlier than their battle on Saturday, July sixth.
Stevenson (21-0, 10 KOs), WBC light-weight champion, is accustomed to his opponents wanting somewhat timid, however Harutyunyan (13-1, 7 KOs) hasn’t proven any indicators of concern within the build-up to their twelve-round contest on the Prudential Heart in Newark, New Jersey.
A facade or real self-belief?
It might be that Harutyunyan is an effective actor and is hiding his concern nicely in order that his youthful opponent, Shakur, received’t discover. However one other issue might be that he’s not afraid as a result of Shakur lacks punching energy, and throws solely single pictures earlier than working away.
That’s his type, and it’s been his method to fights since his novice days. Harutyunyan is aware of he’s going to should work onerous on offense to land punches towards the fleet-footed Shakur as a result of he’s not going to face in entrance of him, despite the fact that he’s talked about eager to go for a knockout.
Shakur Warns Harutyunyan To not Get Drained
In Shakur’s final battle towards Edwin De Los Santos final November, he solely threw weak punches and seemed cautious of being clipped by his opponent’s heavy pictures. Towards De Los Santos, Shakur didn’t dare sit down on his punches.
“He higher not get drained in there,” stated Shakur Stevenson to High Rank Boxing, speaking about his opponent Artem Harutyunyan for Saturday evening in Newark, New Jersey. “That’s the one factor he higher not do.”
“He’s not coping with actuality. When actuality units in, he received’t be laughing. Worry will set in,” stated Wali Moses, the coach for Shakur, giving his view on Harutyunyan.
“I don’t suppose he’s scared,” stated Shakur about Harutyunyan. “I don’t suppose you understand what it truly is till you get in there.”
“Proper now, you’re simply one other opponent to him,” stated Moses. “When he’s wanting like that, and I commend him for that. He’s going to want it.”
“He ain’t actually considering he’s going to win,” stated Shakur, making an attempt to smile however clearly confused and irritated in regards to the confidence Harutyunyan is exhibiting. “It’s a trick.”
Artem Harutyunyan: “The concern, I can odor it.”
Shakur Stevenson: “I don’t have none, brother. I’m not going to misinform you. And also you small, too. You bought a giant a** head.”
Harutyunyan: “Yeah, I instructed you we’re the identical dimension. Yeah, straightforward to hit, yeah?”
Shakur: “You been doing all of your sit-ups?”
Harutyunyan: “What’s sit-ups? Ah, sit-ups. Ah, you wish to go to my physique.”
Shakur: “Have you ever been doing all of your sit-ups?”
Harutyunyan: “What sort of joke? Okay, sure, I’ve.”
Shakur: “Alright, I simply wished to ensure, man. We’re going to try it out.”
Harutyunyan: “Ah, okay.”
Shakur: “Watch this man. Humorous man.”
