Shakur Stevenson, an undefeated three-division world champion, was placed in a co-main event due to perceptions about his fights lacking excitement. Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, indicated a preference for more action-oriented bouts, which affected Stevenson's positioning on the card. However, during his WBC lightweight title defense against William Zepeda, Stevenson proved his critics wrong by delivering an overwhelmingly dominant performance, winning by unanimous decision. This victory may challenge his previous characterization as a less entertaining fighter and suggests he should be considered for future main events.
"I came in here to prove a point," said Stevenson after winning a unanimous decision over William Zepeda, showcasing his ability to engage more excitingly in the ring.
Despite being an undefeated three-division world champion, Stevenson was initially relegated to co-main event due to concerns about the entertainment value of his previous fights.
Turki Alalshikh's decision to elevate Berlanga over Stevenson in the main event underscored a preference for action-oriented boxing over tactical fighting.
Stevenson's dominant performance against Zepeda demonstrated that his skills could create engaging bouts, challenging the narrative of his fight style.
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