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.
FIGHT ODDS
Shakur Stevenson – 1000
William Zepeda + 600
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 11, 2025
