His Excellency Turki Alalshikh is looking forward to putting together a mega-card featuring Terence Crawford facing off against Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Shakur Stevenson taking on William Zepeda, all on the same night. However, there is uncertainty surrounding Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s involvement in the event following his controversial victory over WBC interim champion Serhii Bohachuk.
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The possibility of Turki Alalshikh and Oscar De La Hoya collaborating to organize a major boxing event featuring Terence Crawford facing Vergil Ortiz and Shakur Stevenson taking on William Zepeda has caught the attention of fight fans. Following discussions at the recent Ortiz-Serhii Bohachuk bout, De La Hoya and Alalshikh appeared to have reached a
The boxing world is buzzing with talks of a potential showdown between WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson and #1 ranked contender William Zepeda. The fight, if made, is expected to take place in October and could be featured on the Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev card on October 12th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Stevenson, with
In the world of boxing, rumors and fake news often circulate, misleading fans and creating unnecessary hype. Recently, a popular YouTube channel reported that a unification match between Shakur Stevenson and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis was a done deal for November 23rd. However, WBC lightweight champion Stevenson quickly shut down these rumors, labeling them as “fake.”
Terence Crawford, a talented boxer himself, has expressed his desire to see WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson unify the 135-lb division and prove his worth in the ring. However, the reality of the situation may be different from what Crawford envisions. Stevenson has yet to demonstrate the necessary talent to unify at 135, and his
Keyshawn Davis and Ryan Garcia recently took to Instagram Live to express their frustrations with Teofimo Lopez’s unwillingness to fight. Davis, who has been pursuing a shot at Teofimo’s WBO light welterweight title, has faced resistance in getting the fight to materialize despite repeated callouts. Even with the support of his fellow fighters under the
Recently, Shakur Stevenson received some unsettling news regarding his upcoming fight. The WBC ordered a match between him and his #1 ranked contender, William Zepeda. However, things took a turn for the worse when Zepeda’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, posted a cryptic tweet on Twitter. De La Hoya’s tweet implied that Zepeda was not
Promoter Eddie Hearn has expressed interest in signing free agent Shakur Stevenson to his Matchroom stable. However, he has also voiced concerns about Stevenson’s marketability and the potential lack of attractive fights for him. Hearn emphasizes the importance of not signing fighters to long-term deals without ensuring that there are significant matchups lined up for
Shakur Stevenson recently disclosed that he sustained injuries to both of his hands during his most recent bout against Artem Harutyunyan. This revelation has shed light on the potential challenges that Shakur may face in his future fights. Despite emerging victorious and retaining his WBC lightweight title, Shakur’s admission raises doubts about his ability to
Eddie Hearn, the Matchroom promoter, is setting his sights on luring the talented boxer Shakur Stevenson under his wing. Attending the Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis vs. David Avanesyan event, Hearn is hoping to make Stevenson an offer that surpasses the $15 million proposed by Top Rank. He believes in Stevenson’s potential and is confident in his
Shakur Stevenson recently disclosed that he is contemplating signing as a free agent with either Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing or Mayweather Promotions. This decision comes after turning down a lucrative $15 million, five-fight offer from Top Rank, with whom he still harbors bitter feelings for not securing desired bouts against Vasily Lomachenko and Gervonta ‘Tank’
The recent incident involving Shakur Stevenson’s refusal to listen to his corner’s instructions during his fight against Artem Harutyunyan has raised concerns in the boxing community. Tim Bradley, a well-respected boxing expert, expressed his criticism of Stevenson’s behavior, labeling him as a “brat” who is unwilling to follow guidance from his coach. This lack of
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, recently made headlines by turning down a massive $15 million contract extension from his promoters at Top Rank. This decision has left his future in the boxing world uncertain, as he explores the possibility of becoming a free agent. Despite Top Rank offering a deal that would guarantee him
Oscar De La Hoya, the renowned promoter, is oozing confidence in his fighter, William Zepeda, following his dominant performance against Giovanni Cabrera. Zepeda’s ability to stop his opponent in the third round with a brutal body shot has caught the attention of De La Hoya, who is now pushing for Zepeda to fight for a
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, faced off against challenger Artem Harutyunyan in a fight that left much to be desired. After the fight, Shakur expressed his frustration with his opponent’s tactics, shifting all the blame onto Harutyunyan. He claimed that Harutyunyan was running from him and only trying to survive, which prevented him from