Shakur Stevenson has expressed strong reservations about Terence Crawford facing the rising star Jaron "Boots" Ennis. Stevenson recognizes the potential danger of 36-year-old Crawford stepping into the ring with the formidable Boots Ennis. He is concerned about the possibility of Crawford, his close friend, being defeated by Ennis, which could lead to an unceremonious retirement. Stevenson's preference is for Crawford to pursue lucrative bouts against big names like Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo before exiting the sport. However, securing a fight with Canelo seems unlikely, as Canelo has already dismissed the idea of facing Crawford.
Stevenson acknowledges the exceptional talent of Boots Ennis but believes that Crawford should steer clear of him. He suggests that Ennis should instead face Keith Thurman, although he believes Ennis would dominate such a matchup. Stevenson's primary concern is ensuring that Crawford focuses on high-reward fights as he nears the end of his career. While a fight against Canelo or Charlo would be ideal, the reality is that these matchups might not materialize. In such a scenario, Stevenson questions whether Crawford should remain inactive or consider facing Ennis.
Crawford's recent victory over Errol Spence has been a topic of discussion, with some attributing Spence's lackluster performance to his previous car accident in 2019. Stevenson commends Spence for his fighting spirit and desire to rematch Crawford. He also disagrees with Bob Arum's assessment that Canelo would easily defeat Crawford, believing instead that Crawford could outbox Canelo.
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