Sergio Mora recently shared his analysis regarding the highly anticipated junior welterweight title bout between Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson. With years of boxing coverage under his belt, Mora offered insights into why he sees Stevenson as the clear favorite and highlighted the strategies Lopez must employ to potentially retain his title.
Mora praised Shakur Stevenson’s unique fighting style, describing him as almost untouchable in the ring. “Shakur Stevenson, you can’t touch him. He’s hard to beat. He has a style where he’s like a cheetah from that left-handed stance. I’ve never even seen him get rocked or hurt. That type of style, people will call it amateur-ish, I just call it complete,” he explained. Mora emphasized that as long as a fighter is effective without being hit, there is little reason to change their approach.
Although he expressed an affinity for upsets, Mora was realistic about Lopez’s chances, acknowledging Stevenson’s formidable skills. “I got to keep it real. I would love to see an upset, I love upsets, but nah. Shakur Stevenson’s going to be hard to beat,” he stated.
For Teofimo Lopez to have a fighting chance, Mora suggested a multifaceted approach. He advised against pure aggression, which could play into Stevenson’s strengths, as seen in previous fights, and instead recommended a strategy focused on body shots rather than head targeting. “Aim at the shoulders, biceps, and the body… you try to steal rounds and you try to rough them up,” he recommended. Mora emphasized the importance of staying close enough to score points while avoiding being outmaneuvered from a distance, where Stevenson excels.
Ultimately, Mora’s breakdown underscores the complexity of the upcoming fight. With Stevenson’s defensive prowess and Lopez’s need for strategic aggression, fight fans can expect a compelling match that could test both fighters’ skills in ways never before seen.