Lucas Bahdi Fires Back at Shakur Stevenson's 'F-Level' Jab

Lucas Bahdi fired back at Shakur Stevenson on social media, threatening to knock him out and telling him to worry about getting his own next fight booked by Zuffa Boxing instead of grading other fighters.

The exchange started when Stevenson posted on X on October 10, writing "A C lever fighter beat a F level fighter!!" in reference to Bahdi's win over Floyd Schofield. Bahdi did not let it slide. "Well this 'F level fighter' would put your little running ass on the canvas and to Zzzzzz," Bahdi wrote. "Keep focused on Zuffa actually getting you a fight."

Why Bahdi's Jab About Zuffa Boxing Stings

Bahdi's shot at Stevenson's inactivity lands harder than the trash talk itself. Stevenson has been floating potential opponents for months, but none of those conversations have produced an actual fight date through Zuffa Boxing. Bahdi, by contrast, just fought and beat Schofield. The contrast is simple: one man is in the ring, the other is on Twitter handing out letter grades. That gap is the real story here, and it is the kind of thing that chips away at a fighter's leverage and his standing with fans and promoters alike.

Does Bahdi Have a Case Against Stevenson's Resume?

Stevenson's lightweight run includes wins over Shuichiro Yoshino, Edwin De Los Santos, Artem Harutyunyan, Josh Padley and William Zepeda, and Zepeda remains the clear high point of that stretch. But outside of Zepeda, there is room to argue several of those names were not dramatically more accomplished than what Bahdi has already shown. That does not mean Bahdi stacks up with Stevenson stylistically. De Los Santos in particular, with his speed, power and awkward southpaw angles, represents a tougher puzzle than anything Bahdi has solved so far. Still, dismissing Bahdi outright with a single letter grade ignores that the gap between him and Stevenson's recent opposition isn't as wide as Stevenson implied.

What a Bahdi-Stevenson Fight Would Actually Require

Beating Stevenson is a completely different task than beating Schofield. Stevenson is one of the hardest fighters in boxing to hit clean, and cutting off the ring against him requires footwork and timing that few operators have managed. Bahdi's willingness to stand and trade with Schofield says nothing about whether he can solve that specific problem. Until there's real traction toward a fight, this stays a war of words, not a betting matter. But if talks ever move toward a date, expect the market to install Stevenson as a heavy favorite given his defensive pedigree, with Bahdi priced as the live underdog banking on power and opportunism rather than a clear technical path to victory.

Stevenson's win over Teofimo Lopez remains the signature result of his career, but that goodwill only lasts so long without activity. Fans move on fast, and every month Stevenson spends trading insults instead of fighting gives critics like Bahdi more oxygen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Lucas Bahdi say to Shakur Stevenson?

Lucas Bahdi responded to Shakur Stevenson calling him an 'F level fighter' by threatening to knock him out and telling him to focus on getting Zuffa Boxing to book his next fight.

Why did Shakur Stevenson call Lucas Bahdi an 'F level fighter'?

Shakur Stevenson made the comment in an October 10 post on X after Lucas Bahdi defeated Floyd Schofield, calling it a 'C level fighter' beating an 'F level fighter'.

Is a fight between Lucas Bahdi and Shakur Stevenson official?

No, the exchange between Lucas Bahdi and Shakur Stevenson has only played out on social media, with no fight between them currently scheduled.