Ryan Garcia, the newly crowned WBC welterweight champion, is already eyeing his next big fight. After a dominant performance against Mario Barrios, Garcia expressed his desire for a showdown against the newly-crowned WBO super-lightweight champion, Shakur Stevenson. In a post-fight press conference, Garcia stated his intention to become a great champion and his willingness to face any challenge, including Stevenson.
Garcia's confidence is evident in his bold statement, "You’ve got to have some kind of punching power to get me off you. I’m not going to hit him light. I want that fight. Shakur let’s get it. I want that work."
Stevenson, a four-weight world champion, recently stepped up to 140lbs and defeated Teofimo Lopez by unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden. While Stevenson has previously stated that any bout at 147lbs would require a rehydration clause, he has also expressed openness to fighting at a catchweight of 144lbs, which could potentially make the Garcia-Stevenson clash a reality.
The boxing world eagerly awaits the potential showdown between these two talented fighters, as Garcia's rise to the top continues to captivate fans and Stevenson's dominance in multiple weight classes remains a topic of interest. The question remains: who will step up to the challenge and prove their worth in the ring?
