Shakur Stevenson sparked controversy with his recent comments on MMA, inviting any UFC champion to fight him in the ring.
What happened?
Joaquin Buckley, the UFC's No. 9-ranked welterweight contender, responded to Stevenson's comments with an extended rant on Instagram Live.
Buckley criticized Stevenson's performance in his recent win over Teofimo Lopez, saying he should have knocked Lopez out cold.
Why it matters for Shakur Stevenson
Stevenson's comments ignited a flurry of angry responses from the MMA community, with several UFC fighters responding to clips from the live stream.
UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit tweeted that boxers should not be allowed to use the word "fight" in their vocabulary.
What comes next?
The boxing-UFC debate is unlikely to end, with both sides having different opinions on which sport is more entertaining.
Buckley also called out Terence Crawford, Stevenson's close friend and former No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer.
Stevenson's comments were made on an Adin Ross Kick stream, where he welcomed any UFC champion to fight him in the ring.
The debate between boxing and MMA fans will continue, with each side believing their sport is superior.
Buckley's rant was not the only response to Stevenson's comments, with several other UFC fighters sharing their opinions on social media.
The controversy surrounding Stevenson's comments is likely to continue, with many in the MMA community criticizing the boxer for his views.
Stevenson's win over Teofimo Lopez was a significant victory for the boxer, but it has also sparked controversy in the MMA community.
The UFC and boxing worlds will continue to collide, with fighters from both sports sharing their opinions on which is more entertaining.
Jaren Kawada, a combat sports writer, has covered the story and provided insight into the debate between boxing and MMA fans.
The debate is unlikely to be resolved, with both sides having strong opinions on which sport is superior.