Shakur Stevenson has only watched ONE ROUND of tape on the man he’s fighting Tuesday night … telling TMZ Sports it’s obvious his opponent just ain’t in the same class.
22-year-old Stevenson — dubbed the next Floyd Mayweather — is taking on Felix Caraballo at the MGM Grand in Vegas … the first major boxing match since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Stevenson is undefeated (13-0) and the reigning WBO featherweight champ. Carabello is on a 5 fight win streak.
But, Shakur says this will be easy work — and he’s asking fans to tune in because he promises to put on a show!
“I’m real excited,” Stevenson says … “I like the pressure. I enjoy being the one that’s got to put on the performance.”
As for doing research on Caraballo, Shakur says 1 round of footage was enough to prepare.
“I’ve prepared in the gym … but I honestly watched him and I did not think nothing of it. I’m just gonna beat him up.”
We also asked Shakur how he feels about comparisons to Mayweather — and man, check out his answer.
“I’m my own person the end of the day. I’m trying to out do what Floyd has done … I’m trying to go past what he’s done in boxing.”
Can’t say he lacks confidence!!
