William Zepeda, following in the footsteps of big names like Shakur Stevenson, Anthony Joshua, and Tyson Fury, has decided to cash in by heading to Saudi Arabia for his upcoming fight on November 16th. This move is seen as a strategic decision to secure a substantial amount of money while facing opponents who are not considered to be in Zepeda’s league.
Opponents and Payday
Zepeda, an unbeaten and top-ranked lightweight contender, will be facing either George Kambosos Jr. or Tevin Farmer in Saudi Arabia. The payday Zepeda is expected to receive for this fight, especially if he is the main event, is anticipated to be lucrative. Both Kambosos Jr. and Farmer are not on the same level as Zepeda in terms of skills and record, making this fight seem like an easy victory for the undefeated fighter.
It is evident that George Kambosos Jr. is being viewed as the likely sacrificial lamb in this upcoming fight against William Zepeda. Kambosos’ recent record, including a loss to Vasily Lomachenko, and his popularity among fans, particularly in Australia, suggest that he is being chosen more for his marketability rather than his potential to defeat Zepeda. It is highly unlikely that Kambosos will emerge victorious in this matchup.
The trend of matching up talented fighters like Zepeda against opponents who are perceived as lesser threats, such as Kambosos, raises questions about the fairness of these matchups. The sport of boxing should ideally showcase competitive fights that challenge the fighters and entertain the fans. Using fighters like Kambosos as stepping stones to build up interest in future bouts detracts from the essence of the sport.
As a skilled and accomplished boxer, Zepeda does not necessarily need to face such inferior opposition to prepare for a potential showdown with WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson. His talent and abilities should be enough to propel him towards challenging top fighters without the need for easy victories over sacrificial lambs.
William Zepeda’s decision to fight in Saudi Arabia against opponents like Kambosos Jr. or Farmer may result in a substantial payday for him, but it also showcases the unfairness and lack of competitiveness in certain boxing matchups. Zepeda’s skills should be put to the test against more formidable opponents to truly gauge his capabilities in the ring.