Shakur Stevenson vs William Zepeda July 12th

Shakur Stevenson, a 23-0 WBC lightweight champion, faces William Zepeda, an undefeated 33-0 contender, in a title defense on July 12, 2025, in New York, marking a significant clash as both fighters bring distinct styles—Stevenson’s technical mastery versus Zepeda’s relentless pressure.

This fight coincides with the launch of Ring Magazine’s new TV show, Inside The Ring, and follows major bouts like Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano III, highlighting a blockbuster boxing weekend that could draw unprecedented viewership, especially with Netflix’s 282 million subscribers potentially tuning in.

Zepeda’s recent majority decision win over Tevin Farmer, a stylistic mirror to Stevenson, suggests a competitive edge, but Farmer’s resilience in their rematch—landing key uppercuts despite a hand injury—indicates Zepeda may face challenges adapting to Stevenson’s southpaw precision.