William Zepeda Reveals the Heartbreaking Story Behind his Withdrawal from the Opportunity to Face Shakur Stevenson
William Zepeda must be wishing he hadn't tangled with the wily Tevin Farmer in Saudi Arabia on November 16. Knocked down in the fourth round, Zepeda managed to clinch a controversial victory after ten rounds, but not without some damage to his reputation and more.
Looking ahead to his highly anticipated bout with Shakur Stevenson set for February 22, 2025, the undefeated Zepeda, with an impressive record of 32-0 (27 KOs), had to face the disappointing news of a hand injury sustained during the fight in the Middle East. This setback has unfortunately led to his withdrawal from the chance to challenge for the WBC lightweight title.
Sharing a photo of himself wearing a sling on social media, the 28-year-old lefty Zepeda expressed, "After our last showdown with Farmer, we came away with a left hand injury. While gearing up to hit the gym again this week, medical advice has mandated a rest period of 6 to 8 weeks for optimal recovery.
"It's crucial for us to take this short break to secure our future in the ring. We're aware that 2025 holds tremendous opportunities, and we need to be in peak condition. Once this healing phase is over, we aim to make a comeback by the end of March."
