Stevenson's recent performances have shown he's not just talk. He scored a TKO win over Josh Padley and followed it up with a convincing unanimous decision victory against William Zepeda. These wins have put Stevenson back in the spotlight this year.
Initially, Stevenson had his eyes on Gervonta Davis, the biggest name in the lightweight division. But with Davis's future uncertain due to legal troubles, Stevenson's shifted his focus to another high-profile target: Teofimo Lopez.
Stevenson took to social media, responding to Lopez's apparent interest in a fight. He wrote:
"I just wanna be great I hope he feels the same"
This potential matchup would see Stevenson move up to junior welterweight, a division Lopez has called home since his stunning loss to George Kambosos Jr in November 2021.
Despite his undefeated record and a co-sign from Floyd Mayweather Jr., Stevenson's still facing criticism. It's a common story for rising stars in boxing, with fighters like Devin Haney dealing with similar skepticism.
Stevenson's not letting the doubters slow him down. He's working hard to silence his critics and cement his place among boxing's elite. Whether it's Lopez or another top-tier opponent, Stevenson's made it clear he's ready for whatever comes his way.