Shakur Stevenson has become beloved not only due to his unbeaten record and Olympic silver medal but also because of the meaningful tattoos on his body. Fans are intrigued to know about what stories his ink tells. With an upcoming fight scheduled against Floyd Schofield Jr in Riyadh Saudi Arabia on February 22, in which Stevenson intends on defending his WBC lightweight title, curiosity among supporters regarding these tattoos grows rapidly.
Understanding Shakur Stevenson’s ‘Olympics’ & ‘Lion’ Tattoos
Stevenson’s journey and pride for Newark are captured beautifully in two early tattoos; these being “Rio 2016 with rings” on his back and “Lion” on his arm. Stevenson has shared that these body art symbols represent far more than mere decorations; rather they serve as deeply personal representations of his experiences and ambitions – “Rio 2016 with rings” commemorates participation in Olympic trials where he failed to win gold but did secure silver; whilst “Lion” symbolizes courage and fighting spirit as well as connection to Newark/’Brick City’.
More Than Just Ink: Additional Tattoos and Their Meanings
Stevenson has also added tattoos that honor those closest to him and those who inspire him throughout his journey, such as his mother Malikah Stevenson on boxing gloves adorned with her name to honor both her contributions as an influencer and sacrifices she made during Olympic competition, such as conquering her fear of flying to support him during Rio 2016 competition. Stevenson pays his respects to boxing hero Pernell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker via inking of their portrait onto his leg; serving as a constant reminder of excellence he seeks within boxing competition.
Shakur Stevenson’s tattoos may be well known, yet many remain mysterious and hidden to fans worldwide. Each ink Stevenson selects for himself holds special meaning or bears testament to someone in particular; making each choice all the more intriguing for Stevenson himself and those following him around the globe alike.