William Zepeda: Gervonta Davis a Bigger Challenge Than Shakur Stevenson
Top-ranked lightweight contender William Zepeda is set to face Giovanni Cabrera this Saturday, headlining a Golden Boy show on DAZN at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. On the same night across the country, WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson will fight Artem Harutyunyan.
A long-discussed fight between Stevenson (21-0, 10 KOs) and Zepeda (30-0, 26 KOs) hasn't materialized yet, and both will enter their respective bouts as heavy favorites. According to DraftKings, Stevenson is a -2500 favorite, while Zepeda is listed at -2000.
Zepeda views Gervonta Davis as the toughest opponent in the division. "Davis would be a great fight and it would probably be the most complicated fight at 135 pounds because of his youth, strength, and mobility," Zepeda told BoxingScene.
"I would have to work harder in the gym if that fight did come to fruition. It's going to happen. It would definitely be a more complicated fight than Stevenson. I could try to attack Shakur a little bit more as opposed to Tank, who I would need to watch for what I am throwing and not throw the same punches all the time. He's someone who knows and who studies. He's not only good on the attack but he knows exactly when to counter and take those shots. So it would definitely be more difficult. Gervonta is probably the most difficult fighter in our division. Not only can he box, but he can punch."
Despite acknowledging Davis as a more challenging fight, Zepeda is keen on facing Stevenson next. "I'd like Shakur next. Our styles mesh. He's the type of fighter who doesn't really put himself in danger in his fights. I would have to go after him, and he would box. But I think it would be a very entertaining fight. We're willing to fight and I think that fight is going to happen."
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