Shakur Stevenson vs William Zepeda Prediction
⚡️ On July 12, a major boxing event hosted by The Ring will take place in New York, USA. The main event features WBC lightweight champion (up to 61.2 kg) Shakur Stevenson. The American will defend his title against Mexico's William Zepeda. What can we expect from this upcoming showdown? Check out the prediction from the Scores24 editorial team!
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Shakur Stevenson Team Overview
The undefeated 27-year-old Stevenson has been making waves in the professional circuit since 2017, boasting an impressive 23-0 record. From his earliest bouts, Shakur has captivated audiences with his phenomenal speed, impeccable timing, and nearly impenetrable defense. However, "Fearless" isn't exactly known for being a flashy fighter. Typically, Stevenson fights with a pragmatic approach-securing only 11 of his victories by knockout. Two years ago, Shakur claimed the WBC title and has successfully defended it three times since. In his most recent fight this February, he knocked out Josh Padley in the ninth round.
Match Results: Shakur Stevenson
William Zepeda Team Overview
The 28-year-old Cepeda boasts an impressive record of 33 wins, 27 by knockout, with no defeats. The Mexican fighter has been in the professional circuit since 2015. Last November, he claimed the vacant WBC interim lightweight title by defeating Tevin Farmer. In March this year, in his most recent bout, he once again triumphed over the American on points, retaining his belt. Unlike Stevenson, Cepeda is a dynamic puncher. He possesses excellent physical attributes and is incredibly strong. William can knock down anyone, making watching his fights an absolute pleasure!
Match Results: William Zepeda
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Shakur Stevenson
Shakur Stevenson on the upcoming fight:
"He only pretends to have a Plan B, Plan C, and Plan D. But in reality, he does the same thing in every fight-just throws as many punches as he can. He will try to overwhelm me with volume, wear me down, and apply pressure. But I'm not falling for any of that."
William Zepeda
William Zepeda on the upcoming fight:
"I'm gearing up for an early victory. It might happen in the 10th round. Maybe it’ll be sooner. Or perhaps a bit later. But I’m certain that I need to stop him. I'm heading to New York, to his backyard. The judges will likely favor him, and I understand I can't leave my fate in their hands. So the mindset is clear - go out there and dominate."
Editorial Prediction
We're in for a thrilling showdown at the boxing night in New York, where two undefeated fighters will clash in a championship bout-one of them is almost certain to lose that precious zero from their record. However, we believe it's wise to avoid betting on the outcome of this matchup and instead focus on the number of rounds fought.
While Zepeda may rely on his punching power, we expect the fight to unfold according to the more technical game plan of Stevenson. The southpaw, with his impeccable defense and high fight IQ, is likely to turn this into a chess match in the ring, potentially going the distance. Our pick for this fight is Total Rounds Over 10.5.
