William Zepeda’s trainer, Jay Najar, expressed his surprise and disappointment when WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson opted to face #13 Joe Cordina on October 12th instead of setting up a match with the unbeaten #1-ranked 135-lb contender Zepeda in November. The decision caught Najar off guard as they were unaware of Shakur’s change of plans,
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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
William Zepeda, with an impressive record of 31-0 and 27 knockouts, is looking to challenge Shakur Stevenson for his WBC lightweight title in February. As Stevenson’s next potential opponent, Zepeda is considered to be the most formidable challenger of Stevenson’s career. This fight will serve as a crucial stepping stone for Stevenson before a potential
His Excellency Turki Alalshikh is enthusiastic about the prospect of putting together a mega-card that would feature Terence Crawford facing off against Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Shakur Stevenson taking on William Zepeda on the same night. However, the excitement surrounding this potential matchup has been overshadowed by controversy. Following Ortiz’s controversial victory over WBC interim
Turki Alalshikh and Oscar De La Hoya have been in discussions about teaming up to put together an exciting boxing event. The event could potentially feature a doubleheader with Terence Crawford facing Vergil Ortiz in one co-main event and Shakur Stevenson taking on William Zepeda in the other. Both Alalshikh and De La Hoya have
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya has expressed his interest in organizing a fight between William Zepeda and WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson. De La Hoya sees this potential matchup as significant, labeling it as “huge.” He believes that the willingness of both fighters to face each other makes them the perfect candidates for an exciting
WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson and #1 ranked contender William Zepeda are currently in talks for a potential fight that could take place in October. This matchup could be included on the Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev card on October 12th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Stevenson, with a record of 22-0 and 10 KOs, is
Recently, Shakur Stevenson received some unexpected news regarding a potential fight with his top-ranked contender, William Zepeda. However, the situation quickly turned sour when Zepeda’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, took to Twitter with a controversial post. De La Hoya’s cryptic tweet implied that Zepeda was not being given the opportunity to choose his next
Promoter Eddie Hearn is considering signing free agent Shakur Stevenson to his Matchroom stable, but he seems to have reservations about Shakur’s marketability. Hearn emphasizes the importance of avoiding long-term deals without guaranteed fights, indicating his concern about potential financial losses if Shakur fails to attract viewers or bring in new subscribers to DAZN. Hearn’s
Emerging lightweight contender William Zepeda showcased his skills in a dominant win over Giovanni Cabrera, solidifying his position in the division. With a record of 31-0(27), Zepeda has positioned himself as the mandatory contender in all four major governing bodies, setting the stage for a potential rise to the top. Promoter Oscar De La Hoya
Last Saturday night, William Zepeda showcased his power and skill in the boxing ring by stopping Giovanni Cabrera in the third round with a devastating body shot. With a flawless record of 31-0, including 27 knockouts, Zepeda has proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with in the lightweight division. His performance against
As expected, both William Zepeda and Giovanni Cabrera successfully made weight for their main event bout on Saturday night. The weigh-in took place at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, setting the stage for an exciting showdown between the two contenders. The event is scheduled to kick off at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on
This weekend’s boxing lineup features a standout event in the form of a unification bout between Kazuto Ioka and Fernando Martinez. Ioka, known for his solid all-around boxing skills, will be facing Martinez, who brings an exciting brand of aggression and awkward attacks to the ring. The odds might favor Ioka, but Martinez’s style could
In the upcoming 12-round lightweight clash between William Zepeda and Giovanni Cabrera, there is an air of tension and anticipation. Zepeda, with an impressive record of 30-0, 26 KOs, is on a relentless journey towards a world title shot. On the other hand, Cabrera, with a record of 22-1, 7 KOs, is a formidable opponent