Stevenson to defend lightweight title vs. Zepeda
Briefly

Shakur Stevenson is set to defend his WBC lightweight championship against undefeated William Zepeda on July 12 in New York, complemented by a bout between Edgar Berlanga and Hamzah Sheeraz. The event is part of The Ring Magazine's new TV show "Inside the Ring" and will be broadcast on DAZN. Stevenson comes off a TKO win, while Zepeda has been impressive in his latest fights. The undercard is notable for featuring hard-hitting fighters like Subriel Matias, intensifying the anticipation of this boxing evening.
Shakur Stevenson defends his WBC lightweight title against William Zepeda as Edgar Berlanga faces Hamzah Sheeraz on July 12, with an undercard featuring Subriel Matias.
Stevenson, undefeated at 23-0, is coming off a TKO win while Zepeda, with a 33-0 record, recently defeated a former champion. This matchup poses significant threats.
Berlanga, who faces Sheeraz, is keen to bounce back after his initial loss to Canelo Alvarez, while Sheeraz is making his super middleweight debut.
The event, to be announced at a yet undisclosed venue, will be part of The Ring's 'Inside the Ring' TV show and aired on DAZN.
Read at ESPN.com
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