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.
In a spectacular display, Shakur Stevenson maintained his unbeaten record by defeating Josh Padley via ninth-round TKO in Riyadh. The match, marking Padley's late entry, showcased Stevenson's exceptional skills with body punches leading to three knockdowns. Post-victory, Stevenson expressed his readiness to face top contenders, aiming for a showdown with Vasiliy Lomachenko or Gervonta Davis.