William Zepeda’s trainer, Jay Najar, expressed his surprise at WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson’s decision to face #13 Joe Cordina instead of facing their unbeaten #1-ranked 135-lb contender in November. The unexpected change left Najar wondering if Shakur would continue to avoid Zepeda in the future. Zepeda, with his impressive record and aggressive style, poses
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William Zepeda’s decision to fight in Saudi Arabia against either George Kambosos Jr. or Tevin Farmer is a strategic move that aligns with current trends in boxing. The choice to face opponents who are seemingly not in his league can be seen as a calculated decision to secure a lucrative payday, instead of focusing solely
William Zepeda, with an impressive record of 31-0 and 27 KOs, is setting his sights on a potential matchup with WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson. Zepeda recognizes the importance of scouting his potential opponent and has considered traveling to Saudi Arabia to witness Stevenson’s upcoming fight against Joe Cordina. This strategic move showcases Zepeda’s dedication
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.
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
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
William Zepeda showcased his skills in a dominant fashion by defeating Giovanni Cabrera in the third round in Ontario, California. With a record of 31-0(27), Zepeda is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the lightweight division. Oscar De La Hoya, Zepeda’s promoter, has high hopes for his fighter. He envisions Zepeda becoming the
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
In a highly anticipated main event match on Saturday night, lightweight contenders William Zepeda and Giovanni Cabrera successfully weighed in for their showdown at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. Zepeda, with an impressive record of 30-0 and 26 knockouts, is a force to be reckoned with in the lightweight division. On the other hand,
This weekend’s boxing lineup features a highly anticipated unification bout between Kazuto Ioka and Fernando Martinez. Ioka, known for his solid all-around boxing skills, will be facing off against Martinez, whose aggressive style and awkward attacks have caught the attention of many fans. While Ioka is favored to win, Martinez’s age and unique approach to
William Zepeda is gearing up to face Giovanni Cabrera in a 12-round lightweight clash this Saturday at the Toyota Arena in California. Zepeda recognizes that Cabrera is a fearless opponent with a “nothing to lose” attitude. This fight, which will be broadcasted on DAZN, poses a challenge for Zepeda as he navigates his way towards
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, is eyeing a potential matchup against the undefeated William Zepeda after witnessing his dominant performance against Maxi Hughes. Zepeda’s callout after obliterating Hughes in an IBF/WBA title eliminator has caught Stevenson’s attention. However, Stevenson remains skeptical about Zepeda’s talent due to the lack of significant opponents on his resume.
William Zepeda, the unbeaten Mexican southpaw, showcased his exceptional skills and power in his recent bout against Maxi Hughes. Zepeda’s relentless attack on Hughes’ midsection led to a fourth-round stoppage victory, improving his record to an impressive 30-0 with 26 knockouts. At just 27 years old, Zepeda is nearing his peak and demonstrated an “old-school