Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero delayed Shakur Stevenson’s victory over volume Puncher William Zepeda last Saturday night in Queens, New York. The WBA Welterweight Champion Rolly noted that Zepeda (33-1, 27 COs) ‘Have no power,’ And it wasn’t the same as Shakur who could fight against an opponent with one punch.
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Rolly gave no examples of who would have to worry about who would have to worry about WBC lightweight champion Stevenson (24-0, 11 COs) at 135. The obvious fighters would be Gervonta Davis and Floyd Schofield JR. The two are knocking out artists who would be dangerous to Shakur. These are not the only big punchers at lightweight. There is Abdullah Mason and Jadier Herrera, who would be risky for Stevenson to fight.
Despite not having a lot of power, Zepeda Stevenson bumped into the third round with a left hand. If Zepeda related to more shots to the head, he could have done much worse. After being hurt, Shakur did a good job of leaning his head back to avoid or take the impact of Zepeda’s push.
Zepeda’s lack of power
“It was a wonderful performance, but the guy has no power,” Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero said Box newsTalk about Shakur Stevenson’s victory over William Zepeda last Saturday night. “William Zepeda has one of the highest punches in box.”
Stevenson’s will to fight Zepeda was a clear indication that he was not concerned about his punching force. It was a sign that he considered him a non-threat. The fighters that Shakur never mentions, Mason, Schofield and Herrera, would be a serious threat.
Real Punchers vs. volume
“Anyone who has to throw 100 strokes a round to get you away there, they have no power. My cousin can hit me 100 times, and I will sleep. Real punches, they only have to land one or two strokes, and you’re cold. So, he just didn’t fight a puncher, ‘Rolly says about Shakur.
What makes Zepeda formidable is its volume and his body that strikes. He landed many shots on Shakur’s body, but the judges did not take into account those who were in their standings. If he had a lot more power, he would have forced Stevenson to move. However, Shakur did move in the ninth round after eating some hard body shots from Zepeda. You can see that he was bothered by the bumps because he was no longer willing to be quiet.
Rolly won’t fight against Shakur
“I don’t entertain such fighters. Not my type, ‘Romero said when asked if he would be open at 147 to fight Stevenson. “The second time they get clean once they run around the ring.”
Last updated on 07/15/2025
