Shakur Stevenson Superior In Decision Win Over William Zepeda

Judge Kevin Morgan scored 11 rounds for Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs), who won this battle between southpaws 119-109 on his card. Judges Mike Fitzgerald and Glenn Feldman scored 10 rounds each for Stevenson, who won 118-110 apiece according to them.

Different level of class on display

Stevenson controlled every aspect of the fight. He showed superior boxing skills, great counter-punching, and just complete sharpness to the point where Zepeda had absolutely no answer for the champion. This was a complete masterclass of a performance by Stevenson.

“I came in here to prove a point,” Stevenson told DAZN’s Chris Mannix in the ring. “It wasn’t the performance I was looking for because I came in here to try and prove a point and I was tryin’ to fight, so I took more punishment than usual. But, at the end of the day, I told y’all, whatever it takes to get the job done. I got dog in me. I’m not no puppy, I’m not no poodle.

“I’m a tough guy, so I got dog in me. I fought, I proved that I’m a dog. That was one of the toughest fighters at 135 pounds. I want a lotta people to get in the ring with him, and see how tough he is. So, he came in, he pushed me, pushed me to another level.”