The boxing world turns its attention to Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens this Saturday, July 12. Edgar Berlanga and Hamzah Sheeraz will face off in the main event, but another fight on the card might steal the show.
WBC Lightweight World Champion Shakur Stevenson will defend his title against William Zepeda in a clash that's got fans talking. Both fighters bring undefeated records to the ring - Stevenson at 23-0 and Zepeda at 33-0.
Stevenson's surgical precision as a southpaw will be put to the test against Zepeda's overwhelming volume. In his last fight, Zepeda threw almost a thousand punches, showing his relentless style.
Zepeda, the pugilist from Mexico, said:
"The fans are going to see what kind of boxer I am. I have worked very hard to be able to reach my maximum level."
Stevenson isn't worried. Last March in England, when he fought Josh Warrington, he stated:
"I'm ready for anything. I know what I have, who I am and where I want to be."
The atmosphere at Louis Armstrong Stadium will be electric. With two undefeated southpaws going head-to-head, this lightweight title fight could end up being the most talked-about bout of the night.
