Promoter Eddie Hearn mentioned a match between Shakur Stevenson and William Zepeda has been “mentioned” for the February twenty second card in Riyadh. Hearn says the battle must be signed together with the opposite fighters on the cardboard.
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In fact, many issues might occur that may stop the Shakur vs. Zepeda battle from occurring. Too many champions wish to battle Zepeda, realizing that he’ll convey within the PPV buys. He can be limiting himself if he agreed to battle Shakur subsequent. Zepeda is like 24k gold proper now attributable to his recognition and thrilling combating type.
Can Shakur Get Zepeda?
The battle has been talked about for over a month, however Zepeda finds himself in demand at 135 after his win over Tevin Farmer. He’s in an excellent place proper now the place he can actually decide and select. If meaning Shakur will get the worth, nice for him, however he won’t be champion that lands the favored Mexican star.
Zepeda (32-0, 27 KOs) revealed final Saturday night time that different champions have talked about his identify, and he’ll pursue the trail that gives him with one of the best deal.
Shakur can be a superb possibility as a result of Zepeda already went by means of the difficulty of beating his clone, Farmer, final Saturday. It will be a waste of that battle for Zepeda to not battle Shakur subsequent. Nonetheless, he wouldn’t say no if Tank Davis requires Zepeda’s surfaces for his subsequent title protection.
Backup Choices for Stevenson
If Shakur loses out on the Zepeda battle attributable to Tank snatching him up, he can all the time defend his WBC title towards considered one of these fighters:
– Raymond Muratalla
– Andy Cruz
– Keyshawn Davis
– Edwin De Los Santos
Hearn: “Finest Card”
“It’s one of the best card I’ve seen in Riyadh. Clearly, the playing cards carried out. A variety of the fights are agreed in precept. The contracts must get signed. We’ll depart it to His Excellency to announce. I don’t assume it’ll be too far-off,” mentioned Eddie Hearn to Ariel Helwani concerning the February twenty second card in Riyadh.
“It’s unbelievable in the event you have a look at this card from high to backside. I feel it’s one of the best but. You already know Shakur vs. Zepeda has already been mentioned for that card,” mentioned Hearn.
Once more, the Shakur-Zepeda battle was mentioned earlier than he fought Tevin Farmer, however not tha the has, he’s in demand now by all of the champions at 135, and presumably even at 140. Zepeda doesn’t want Shakur. It’s the opposite method round.
“Most of the champions have talked about my identify and wish to battle me, nevertheless it’s very clear that Shakur Stevenson, that would occur subsequent. I’m prepared for whoever is subsequent,” mentioned Zepeda to Boxing King Media final Saturday night time after his win over Tevin Farmer in Riyadh.
