Shakur Stevenson claims to have put his “Back against the wall” By “the supporters the fight they want” against the WBC -Tussentage lightweight champion William Zepeda on July 12 in New York. However, this is not the fight that fans of the Newark, New Jersey native Shakur (23-0, 11 COs) want to see. They want him to fight his ‘Brother’ Keyshawn Davis and Gervonta Davis.
Custom match
The only reason Shakur wants to fight for Zepeda is for strategic purposes. He considers the slow, pasted, flat-footed Mexican volume puncher as someone he can look out and look good. His style is adapted for Shakur’s hit-and-run approach to fights.
The fighters who want Shakur do not want a part of their power, speed or boxing skills, and he avoids mention. This is the third trace guys that Stevenson is away from:
– Andy Cruz
– Raymond Muratalla
– Abdullah Mason
– Herrera Cores
For the fans?
The interest of the supporter to see Shakur-Zepeda disappear after the Golden Boy-promoted Zepeda’s Smal 12-round majority decision on Tevin Farmer won on March 29 over Tevin Farmer. The battle was just as razor as their previous one on November 16 last year in Riyadh. Many fans felt that Zepeda (33-0, 27 COs) had lost both battles, but was rescued by the judges.
“I’ve never been anyone, but that’s not the money. It’s about giving the fans the fight they want. It is for the supporters and the millions who doubt me. I put my back against the wall for them. See you on July 12, ‘said Shakur Stevenson to XTalk about his title defense against the WBC Tussy 135-Pond Champion William Zepeda in New York.
Shakur has not yet mentioned X about leaving Eddie Hearn’s match room and promoter Lou Dibella attached for his battle on July 12 against Zepeda. There was no official statement of matchoma to confirm or deny that Stevenson had left their company after one fight against electrician Josh Padley.
Last updated on 04/22/2025