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 struggle needs to be signed together with the opposite fighters on the cardboard.
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In fact, many issues might occur that can stop the Shakur vs. Zepeda struggle from taking place. Too many champions need to struggle Zepeda, understanding that he’ll carry within the PPV buys. He could be limiting himself if he agreed to struggle Shakur subsequent. Zepeda is like 24k gold proper now because of his reputation and thrilling combating fashion.
Can Shakur Get Zepeda?
The struggle 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 great place proper now the place he can actually decide and select. If meaning Shakur will get the worth, 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 a superb choice as a result of Zepeda already went by means of the difficulty of beating his clone, Farmer, final Saturday. It could be a waste of that struggle for Zepeda to not struggle 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 struggle because of Tank snatching him up, he can at all times defend his WBC title towards one in every of these fighters:
– Raymond Muratalla– Andy Cruz– Keyshawn Davis– Edwin De Los Santos
Hearn: “Greatest Card”
“It’s the very best card I’ve seen in Riyadh. Clearly, the playing cards accomplished. Numerous the fights are agreed in precept. The contracts need to get signed. We’ll depart 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 if you happen to have a look at this card from high 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 struggle 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 need to struggle me, but it surely’s very clear that Shakur Stevenson, that might 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.
