Curtis Stevens Eyes Move To 154

[Ruthless-RKO]

The last time boxing fans saw Curtis Stevens (29-6, 21 KOs) back in March, he was on the receiving end of a brutal knockout loss at the hands of former world champion David Lemieux at Turning Stone Casino in New York.

The next move for Stevens could take place at the junior middleweight division, according to trainer Andre Rozier.

Rozier indicates that Stevens is fully capable of getting down to the division limit of 154-pounds.

At one point Stevens was a contender at the super middleweight limit, before making his move to middleweight in 2012.

And now Stevens, who is not a tall middleweight at 5'7, will explore new opportunities in a weight class in 2018.

The two names at the top of Stevens' target list - IBF champion Jarrett Hurd and WBC champion Jermell Charlo.

"We're gonna explore possibly him going down to 154, and mixing it up [in that division], because Curtis said that he wants to fight Hurd or Charlo at 154," Rozier told ATG Radio.

If Rozier had his pick, it would certainly be Hurd.

He believes Hurd has the perfect style for his boxer. Hurd likes to come forward, he's certainly hittable and appears vulnerable in the early rounds - where Stevens is at his most dangerous.

"Hurd would be a great fight for him, because he's gonna come [forward] and before he realizes what's coming at him he's going to get hit with some thunder. And Jarrett's been taking some good shots, but I'm pretty sure that if Curtis curls a hook up on his head - it's over. Curtis would give him the shakey leg," Rozier said.

[boxing_rocks]

Doesn't matter. Facing faster guys at 154 won't produce better results.

[SenorPipino]

Stevens can punch, but honestly, he's maybe a level above journeyman.

He can go where he wants. It won't matter. Stevens lacks championship talent.

But like all fighters, he's welcome to try

[Cent0089]

He is short, that doesnt mean he is small. Maybe weight drain will hurt him. Best option is to stay at 160. Forget to title shot and fight against some journeymans or B class boxers for entertaining fights and make some decent money before retire. Rematch with Njikam or Tureano Johnson can be good too

[Mexi-Box]

Stevens can punch, but honestly, he's maybe a level above journeyman.

He can go where he wants. It won't matter. Stevens lacks championship talent.

But like all fighters, he's welcome to try

You don't know what journeyman means then.

[KiwiRider]

Stevens can punch, but honestly, he's maybe a level above journeyman.

He can go where he wants. It won't matter. Stevens lacks championship talent.

But like all fighters, he's welcome to try

You don't know what journeyman means then.

Gatekeeper?
Whatever, I still think he is an entertaining fighter and has something to offer boxing for another year or maybe 2.