1<\/p>\n Stevenson finally hit back at Sharpe’s criticisms during a live interview<\/p>\n The American pound-for-pound superstar will now chase big fights against the likes of Devin Haney, after beating Teofimo Lopez<\/a> in a blockbuster last time out.<\/p>\n As of recently, the Newark native has started getting more credit for his sublime fighting style, which ranks him as one of the most technically gifted operators right now.<\/p>\n Stevenson has received bizarre criticism suggesting that his style is ‘boring’, given he hasn’t got the most comprehensive KO record.<\/p>\n One of those leading the storm against Stevenson is NFL Hall of Fame former tight end Sharpe.<\/p>\n Read More In Boxing<\/p>\n The pair came face-to-face on a recent episode of Sharpe’s Nightcap podcast, where he levelled the same opinion at Stevenson.<\/p>\n And it sparked a furious row between the pair, where the boxing sensation got personal and questioned his authority and knowledge of the sport.<\/p>\n Sharpe remarked: \u201cYour style is boring. The most exciting fight was against Teo. You take an F for boxing entertainment.\u201d<\/p>\n Of course his most recent outing was a career-best victory over Lopez in January, and it stirred a furious reaction from Stevenson.<\/p>\n Stevenson lashes out at Sharpe over criticism<\/p>\n The four-weight champion shouted: “You\u2019re ignorant to boxing. <\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s how I know you never boxed before. You don\u2019t have a degree in boxing.<\/p>\n “Unc what I’m telling you is you’re being ignorant. I’m not talking about you as a person, just your boxing knowledge.<\/p>\n “If you speak on Lionel Messi about his footballing abilities and style, he’d say the same thing too.<\/p>\n “When you say the style is boring after I just fought William Zepeda, if you didn’t see it, then you didn’t do your homework.<\/p>\n “I’m not upset with your opinion, I’m just debating with you.”<\/p>\n The two big personalities then agreed to disagree, but Sharpe has suggested Stevenson needs to do more to become a superstar in the US.<\/p>\n But the southpaw technician is confident, like most, that he is already up there with the leading brass.<\/p>\n Watch Boxing on DAZN<\/p>\n *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue<\/p>\n Sign up to DAZN<\/a> to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.<\/p>\n Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate<\/a> from just \u00a324.99\/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.<\/p>\n Alternatively, DAZN Standard<\/a> is just \u00a315.99\/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.<\/p>\n Click here to sign up<\/a>.<\/p>\n Further big fights are set to come along the way for Stevenson to prove himself as a modern-era great.<\/p>\n Read More on talkSPORT<\/p>\n The likes of Gervonta Davis<\/a> and Ryan Garcia<\/a> could also be in line, in what would be two lucrative bouts.<\/p>\n History and further belts is also available for Stevenson at super-lightweight and other divisions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Shakur Stevenson and Shannon Sharpe went toe-to-toe in a furious argument during a live podcast. 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