Shakur has talent. He’s just not some boogeyman kind of talent, though. People are trying to make him a fighter he’s never shown himself to be—which is why there’s a mismatch of expectations. For example, Bradley was saying Shakur needs to throw combinations. When has Shakur been a combination puncher
? He really has ONE combination he’s comfortable throwing regularly, which is a jab and then a cross. That’s it. Most of his attack outside of that combo are single punches.
I think Shakur should try to fight Haney. That would be an interesting matchup because they’re both guys with not a lot of hot sauce on their shots, good speed, can be elusive, etc. Albeit, I think Haney probably hits a little harder than Shakur based on how Haney had Regis wobbling.
Tank is all wrong for Shakur. Tank is actually faster and quicker than Shakur with dynamite in both hands. I just don’t see how he goes all 12 without getting caught with something serious, but that’s why they fight, right?