O’Shaquie Foster Says Shakur Stevenson ‘Gets Emotional’ When His Name Comes Up

Former WBC champion believes Stevenson knows exactly what kind of fight he would bring to the ring

O’Shaquie Foster says Shakur Stevenson reacts differently whenever his name enters the conversation because he understands the challenge a fight would present. The former WBC junior lightweight champion made the remarks while discussing his latest exchange with the unbeaten lightweight star.

“Shakur knows what’s up. That’s why he gets so emotional when I say certain things or when people bring me up,” said Foster to Fight Hub TV.

“Because he knows I’m not nothing to play with. It makes him react a certain way when people bring me up.”

Foster made the comments while discussing his latest exchange with Stevenson.

The two fighters have traded words on multiple occasions, and talk of a potential showdown has continued to generate interest among boxing fans. While Stevenson currently campaigns at lightweight and Foster has spent most of his recent career at junior lightweight, the possibility of the two eventually meeting has remained a topic of discussion.

Foster’s remarks suggest he believes Stevenson takes notice whenever his name is mentioned because of the stylistic challenge a fight could present.

Whether a fight between the two ever materializes remains to be seen, but Foster left little doubt about his view of the situation.

Foster has repeatedly pushed for a fight with Stevenson since defeating Stephen Fulton last December. Thus far, Stevenson has not publicly embraced the idea of a matchup between the two accomplished former world champions.