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Oscar De La Hoya believes Gervonta Davis would stop Shakur Stevenson, even if his own fighter William Zepeda respected Shakur’s power. The Saudis are keen on making the Tank-Shakur fight following Stevenson’s win over William Zepeda in a defense of his WBC Lightweight Title.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 14

Stevenson vs. Zepeda: Post-Fight Analysis, Stats, and Unanimous Decision Breakdown

The boxing world held its breath in anticipation of Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda, a clash of styles and wills for the coveted WBC World Lightweight Championship.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 13

Shakur Stevenson Superior In Decision Win Over William Zepeda

Shakur Stevenson (24-0, 10 KOs) delivered a definitive statement on Saturday night, defending his WBC lightweight title in emphatic fashion with a lopsided decision win over previously unbeaten William Zepeda (33-1, 27 KOs).

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 12

Shakur Stevenson Puts On Masterclass, Beats William Zepeda By UD To Retain WBC Lightweight Title

Shakur Stevenson silenced all the critics, putting on a dominant and masterclass performance Saturday night. The New Jersey native steamrolled past William Zepeda by unanimous decision to retain the WBC lightweight title.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 12

Pros Predict Shakur Stevenson Vs. William Zepeda – Going To Be A Massacre’

Shakur Stevenson defends his WBC Lightweight Title against undefeated mandatory challenger William Zepeda, as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Stevenson has plenty of pressure heading into this fight.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 11

Shakur Stevenson has strong words for William Zepeda

Yes, you read that right, Shakur Stevenson (23-0, 11 KOs) is in no mood to keep things mellow as fight night approaches. Saturday night will see the three-division world champion don his boxing gloves once again for an explosive WBC lightweight showdown against William Zepeda (33-0, 27 KOs) at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / July 10

The Last Three Fights of William Zepeda

At Louis Armstrong Stadium, in Queens, New York, William Zepeda (33-0, 27 KOs) will challenge Shakur Stevenson for Stevenson’s WBC world lightweight title.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 10

Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda: Preview & Betting Tips

WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson puts his crown on the line against interim WBC title holder William Zepeda in a unification bout on Saturday night.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / July 9

De La Hoya Breaks Down Stevenson vs Zepeda: ‘Best Output in Boxing’

On July 12 at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, Shakur Stevenson vs William Zepeda will take place on The Ring III fight card. The entire event will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 8

Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda: Who Wins?

Shakur Stevenson will make a statement on Saturday night. The 28-year-old southpaw returns to the spotlight this weekend, defending his WBC lightweight world title against fellow unbeaten contender William Zepeda at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York.

Boxing News / NY Fights / July 7

William Zepeda: Dreams Will Come True In New York

If you’re in New York’s Central Park on Saturday, July 13, and see a man wearing a big green WBC champion belt, introduce yourself to William Zepeda and congratulate him on his accomplishment.

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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 7

Shakur Stevenson Vs. William Zepeda Preview

WBC Lightweight Champion Shakur Stevenson puts his belt on the line against his mandatory William Zepeda on July 12, as we preview this upcoming fight. Stevenson secured the vacant belt by beating Edwin De Los Santos via a unanimous decision in 2023.

Boxing News / NY Fights / June 29

Shockwave: Floyd Schofield Delivers First Round KO Over Farmer

The Paul vs. Chavez Jr. card in Anaheim Saturday opened with a bang, courtesy of Kid Austin, and it sent a shockwave through the lightweight division.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / June 27

Shakur Stevenson Dismisses William Zepeda’s Power

Despite William Zepeda’s reputation as one of the lightweight division’s most relentless power punchers, Stevenson isn’t impressed. In fact, he’s outright dismissing it.

Boxing News / NY Fights / June 26

Love Them Or Hate Them, Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Are Back

Critics blast them. Fans adore them. Their boxing pedigrees and backgrounds couldn’t be more different. When Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. share a ring on Saturday night in Anaheim, California, it will all be on display for fans to cheer or catcall.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / June 3

William Zepeda is Confident Ahead of WBC Title Clash: He Vows to 'Run Shakur Out of the Ring' on July 12

Oscar De La Hoya says William Zepeda believes WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson has the “perfect style for me,” expressing full confidence heading into their July 12th showdown.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / April 21

Shakur Ditches Matchroom For Zepeda Title Defense

Shakur Stevenson has reportedly left Matchroom Boxing for his next fight against William Zepeda, much to the shock of the boxing community. Stevenson signed a two-fight deal with Matchroom after leaving Top Rank with a view to expanding his profile globally.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 30

William Zepeda Vs Tevin Farmer 2 Results: Zepeda Secures Majority Decision Win

William Zepeda strengthened his claim as the mandatory challenger for IBF lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson by securing a majority decision victory over Tevin Farmer in their rematch on Saturday night. The judges scored the fight 114-114, 116-112, and 115-113 in favor of the defending champion.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / March 30

William Zepeda vs Tevin Farmer 2 Ends in Thrilling Majority Decision Verdict

On March 29, William Zepeda vs Tevin Farmer 2 headlined a Golden Boy Promotions card at Poliforum Benito Juarez in Cancun, Mexico, live on DAZN. The lightweight main event saw Zepeda win by majority decision, in an entertaining clash, with Farmer showing his bravery and class to make it a competitive clash.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 29

Zepeda And Farmer Speak Ahead Of Their Rematch Tonight

William Zepeda will be clashing with Tevin Farmer in a lightweight rematch on Saturday night. Their fight would top a Golden Boy card on DAZN from Cancun, Mexico.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Redemption And Revenge In The Ring

On Saturday March 29th, the WBC interim lightweight champion William Zepeda will be in the ring for the second time to face Tevin Farmer in defense of his title.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / March 25

William Zepeda was knocked down by huge underdog in razor-close fight

Undefeated Mexican fighter William Zepeda had a close call in his interim world title fight. Zepeda will look to join the likes of Salvador Sanchez and Canelo Alvarez in becoming one of the greatest Mexican fighters of all time, as he has had a promising start to his career.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / March 23

William Zepeda vs Tevin Farmer 2: Preview, Betting Odds and Fight Card

On March 29, William Zepeda vs Tevin Farmer 2 will headline a Golden Boy Promotions card at Poliforum Benito Juarez in Cancun, Mexico live on DAZN. The undercard also features a world title fight.

Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / November 17

William Zepeda Secures Narrow Victory Over Tevin Farmer

William Zepeda rose to the challenge and demonstrated ferocity that kept him undefeated against Tevin Farmer in a lightweight bout. An entertaining back-and-forth affair at times, Zepeda was awarded the victory on the scorecards, and with it the WBC interim lightweight title.