Boxing Match Preview: Shakur Stevenson (23-0-0, 11 KOs) vs. William Zepeda (33-0-0, 27 KOs)

Two undefeated southpaws collide in a high-stakes clash as WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson (23–0, 11 KOs) defends his title against Mexico’s relentless volume puncher William Zepeda (33–0, 27 KOs) on Saturday, July 12 at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York. This co-main event of the Ring III card marks the first boxing match ever held at the iconic U.S. Open tennis venue.

Fight Details

Event	Info
Date	Saturday, July 12, 2025
Location	Louis Armstrong Stadium, NYC
Time	Main Card: 6:00 PM ET
Ring Walk (Est.)	~8:40 PM ET
Broadcast	DAZN PPV ($59.99)
Title at Stake	WBC Lightweight Championship

Fighter Breakdown

🇺🇸 Shakur Stevenson

Age: 28

Height/Reach: 5’8″ / 68″

Style: Slick counter-puncher, elite footwork

Strengths: Defensive mastery, ring IQ, jab control

Recent Form: TKO win over Josh Padley; prior wins vs Harutyunyan, De Los Santos

Notable Fact: Highest plus/minus rating in boxing (+21.1)

🇲🇽 William Zepeda

Age: 29

Height/Reach: 5’9″ / 70″

Style: Aggressive pressure fighter, high-volume puncher

Strengths: Stamina, body work, relentless pace

Recent Form: Majority decision win over Tevin Farmer; threw 1,087 punches in rematch

Notable Fact: Leads boxing in punches thrown per round (93.9)

Key Storylines

Styles Make Fights: Stevenson’s precision and movement vs Zepeda’s pressure and punch volume is a classic chess match.

Reputation on the Line: Stevenson has faced criticism for a “boring” style—he vows to deliver a statement performance.

Zepeda’s Breakthrough: After years of climbing the ranks, Zepeda finally gets his shot at a full world title.

Future Implications: A win for Stevenson could set up a unification bout with Gervonta “Tank” Davis.