Boxing podcaster criticizes rumored fight between Shakur Stevenson and Manny Pacquiao

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 6:29 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Boxing podcaster criticizes rumored fight between Shakur Stevenson and Manny Pacquiao
Summary

Boxing podcaster Dan Canobbio has openly criticized the possibility of a fight between Shakur Stevenson and 48-year-old Manny Pacquiao. Stevenson, at the peak of his career as a four-division champion, most recently defeated Teofimo Lopez for the WBO junior welterweight titles. Canobbio called the potential matchup 'an absolute embarrassment' for Stevenson, suggesting there are more viable opponents available. Pacquiao, a former eight-division champion, has expressed his desire to return to competition despite being well past his prime.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • •Shakur Stevenson holds a record of 27-0 with 11 KOs.
  • •Stevenson recently won the WBO junior welterweight title.
  • •Dan Canobbio criticized the fight, calling it an embarrassment.
  • •Manny Pacquiao remains active, despite being 48 years old.
  • •Canobbio suggested better opponents are available for Stevenson.
Latest Updates
  • 6:29 PMYahoo Sports — Popular Boxing Podcaster Mocks Rumored Shakur Stevenson vs. Manny Pacquiao Fight: ‘It’s Embarrassing’
What they're saying
"

Four-division world champion Shakur Stevenson is inarguably one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the sport. At 29 years old, […]

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days