Shakur Stevenson put on another masterclass on Saturday night against Artem Harutyunyan at the Prudential Centre in Newark.

Stevenson (22-0) won by unanimous decision with scores of 116-112, 118-110 and 119-109 to hold on to his WBC lightweight title.

It was classic Stevenson, hit and don’t get hit, but it’s perhaps not every one’s cup of tea.

Booing in the crowd, people leaving before the fight was over and a wave of disgruntlement on social media would echo that point.

Personally, I loved watching this artist at work.  Watching Stevenson avoid punches by millimeters.

Making Harutyunyan flinch with the subtlest of faints and covering up and shoulder rolling so that punches slid off him with no effect, is a sight to behold.

The question is, does Stevenson have it in him to do more, or is he happy living in the comfort zone?

The greats of the sport, past and present, can do the things Stevenson does, plus a little more. They have the ability to step on the gas when needed. To apply real pressure. Aggressive pressure.

Stevenson has 10 KO’s on his record so has shown that he can get opponents out of there by breaking them down, but we need to see Stevenson really tested and put under stress, to see all of the tools at his disposal.

There’s rumours of a match up with Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. That is a fight that would make Stevenson have to show a different side of himself at some point during the contest.

Other potential opponents to test Stevenson in and around the 135/140 lbs divisions are Teofimo Lopez, Devin Haney and Vasily Lomachenko. All A grade fighters.

Stevenson is in that mix. He is a fighter of unquestionable talent and skills, but he needs a dance partner. He needs someone who can drag him out of his comfort zone.

As much as I appreciate the artistry, Stevenson doesn’t need another fight where he can coast his way to a shut out victory.

The hope is that a big fight can be made  next for Stevenson, so we can see what I believe is there.

A pound for pound star.