Shakur Stevenson doesn’t know what to make of the arrogance his opponent Artem Harutyunyan has proven within the remaining days earlier than their combat on Saturday, July sixth.
Stevenson (21-0, 10 KOs), WBC light-weight champion, is accustomed to his opponents wanting a bit 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 may very well be that Harutyunyan is an efficient actor and is hiding his concern properly in order that his youthful opponent, Shakur, gained’t discover. However one other issue may very well 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 model, and it’s been his strategy to fights since his beginner days. Harutyunyan is aware of he’s going to need to 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, regardless that he’s talked about eager to go for a knockout.
Shakur Warns Harutyunyan To not Get Drained
In Shakur’s final combat 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,” mentioned Shakur Stevenson to Prime 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 gained’t be laughing. Concern will set in,” mentioned Wali Moses, the coach for Shakur, giving his view on Harutyunyan.
“I don’t suppose he’s scared,” mentioned 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,” mentioned 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,” mentioned Shakur, attempting to smile however clearly confused and irritated concerning 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 advised you we’re the identical measurement. 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 needed to verify, man. We’re going to check it out.”
Harutyunyan: “Ah, okay.”
Shakur: “Watch this man. Humorous man.”
