Foster subsequently informed journalists that their association spans over five years, asserting that their sparring encounters were significantly more lopsided than widely understood.
“He’s fully aware of the situation, truly. He understands precisely what transpired during those sparring sessions. It wasn’t merely a single instance; there were numerous encounters, and he knows I’m speaking the truth, I don’t fabricate stories. I would certainly inform you all if it had been a balanced exchange, but it was undeniably dominant on one side, and he acknowledges that,” stated Shaquie.
“That explains why he consistently becomes agitated whenever people inquire about me, or when I mention his name. When our bout finally occurs, I will demonstrate to everyone the reason behind it.”
This assertion swiftly elicited a retort from Shakur’s camp.
Antonio Leonard, Stevenson’s promoter, challenged Foster’s account of the incidents, confirming his personal presence at the training sessions.
“I was present, and precisely as Shakur articulated, he decisively defeated you every single time in sparring. He forced you to concede. You are aware of this, and I also know the factual reality,” Leonard asserted.
“You would be utterly incapable of ever triumphing over Shakur in either a competitive fight or during sparring sessions.”
Shakur recently transitioned to the 140-pound division and secured a contract with Zuffa Boxing, whereas Foster continues to hold the WBC super featherweight championship at 130 pounds. Notwithstanding the disparity in weight classes, Foster expresses his readiness to arrange the match at any location Stevenson desires.
“We’ll address Navarrete later, but you all are aware of my preferred opponent. The decision now rests entirely with Shakur and his team, as he proclaims himself the dominant figure,” Foster commented.
“I conveyed to him that we could stage it at 140 pounds, 135 pounds, or whatever weight class he prefers. That would be a significant contest. We can even hold it right here in Houston. I sense that global spectators are eager to witness it presently, so we merely need to anticipate and observe.”
