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Shakur Stevenson Faces Criticism After Knockout Victory: A Dissection of Boxing Styles

Shakur Stevenson notched a victory with a ninth-round KO over substitute opponent Josh Padley but faced flak for his technical style. Initially set to fight Floyd Schofield, the change was abrupt yet seemed to affect Stevenson little in terms of performance. Despite his win, some fans deemed his strategic approach 'boring', echoing past criticisms of defensive boxing styles. Terence Crawford defended Stevenson, adding depth to this ongoing boxing debate.