Greg Hackett: 'Pump Your Brakes' on Shakur Stevenson Ducking Claims

The "Ducking" Controversy

• 🥊 Fans are pushing a narrative that Shakur Stevenson is avoiding a fight with O'Shaquie Foster.
• 🎯 This perception intensified after O'Shaquie Foster became Shakur's mandatory challenger.
• 💬 Shakur stated he would not fight Foster unless Foster first fought Raymond Ford, and even suggested vacating his belt.

Greg Hackett's Perspective

• 🧠 Veteran trainer Greg Hackett acknowledges the fan perception but does not believe Shakur is truly ducking Foster.
• 💡 He understands the narrative stems partly from Foster's past claims of having an advantage over Shakur in sparring sessions.
• ⚠️ Hackett advises Foster to "pump his brakes", noting Foster's relatively recent ascent to this higher level of competition.

Shakur's Current Focus

• 🚀 Shakur Stevenson is currently focused on a major fight against Teofimo Lopez, moving up in weight to face a top opponent.
• 👏 Hackett finds it "crazy" and unfair for fans to accuse Shakur of ducking while he is preparing for such a significant challenge.
• ✅ He suggests Shakur should be allowed to finish his current fight before facing criticism for potential future matchups.

The Raymond Ford Factor

• 🥊 Hackett points out that O'Shaquie Foster is disrespecting Raymond Ford, treating him like a mere prospect.
• 🏆 Raymond Ford is an established fighter and former world champion with only one controversial loss, not a young, unproven contender.
• 🙏 Hackett hopes Ford gets a shot at a champion, whether it's Foster or another top fighter.