Promoter Eddie Hearn stated 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.
(Credit score: Golden Boy/Cris Esqueda)
After all, many issues might occur that can stop the Shakur vs. Zepeda battle from occurring. Too many champions wish to battle Zepeda, figuring out that he’ll convey within the PPV buys. He could be limiting himself if he agreed to battle Shakur subsequent. Zepeda is like 24k gold proper now resulting from his recognition and thrilling preventing model.
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 a perfect place proper now the place he can actually decide and select. If meaning Shakur will get the value, nice for him, however he may not 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 title, and he’ll pursue the trail that gives him with the very best deal.
Shakur could be an excellent choice as a result of Zepeda already went by way 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 resulting from Tank snatching him up, he can at all times 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 the very best card I’ve seen in Riyadh. Clearly, the playing cards carried out. Lots of the fights are agreed in precept. The contracts need to get signed. We’ll go away it to His Excellency to announce. I don’t assume it’ll be too distant,” stated Eddie Hearn to Ariel Helwani concerning the February twenty second card in Riyadh.
“It’s unbelievable should you take a look at this card from prime to backside. I believe it’s the very best but. You already know Shakur vs. Zepeda has already been mentioned for that card,” stated 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 probably even at 140. Zepeda doesn’t want Shakur. It’s the opposite manner round.
“Most of the champions have talked about my title and wish to battle me, however it’s very clear that Shakur Stevenson, that would occur subsequent. I’m prepared for whoever is subsequent,” stated Zepeda to Boxing King Media final Saturday night time after his win over Tevin Farmer in Riyadh.
