Turki Alalshikh let Shakur Stevenson know that he was dealing with high-pressure fighter William Zepeda on Saturday, July 12, a rematch that seems to shrink as the battle progresses.
Shakur did not escape
Turki is discussing how Zepeda (33-0, 27 KO) cuts the ring and forces his opponent to communicate with him. He would be better off cutting the ring, learning movements, and trapping prey like a cat catching a mouse. Shakur (23-0, 11 KOS) is a pure runner with no strength, hand speed or toughness, fighting against Zepeda’s ability.
Saturday’s ring size was reduced to 18 x 18, which would make Shakur’s work harder. He won’t have much room to escape Zepeda and won’t use his bending strategy, which is Shakur’s last defensive route, which won’t work. Zepeda fought two battles with an expert clinician Tevin Farmer to prepare for the rulings made by Stevenson when he was trapped on a rope.
Shakur boasted that he would “beat” Zepeda on July 12, but it was just a gap that hides his fear. Inside, Stevenson is pure jelly, stressed, thinking, “What should I do? How can I escape this Mexican tornado?
Zepeda’s loss could make Shakur Character non grata Riyadh season in Turki. The only way he can stand out from the battle without failing stock declines is if he stands in the center of the ring like a soldier, fighting Zepeda, swaying like a victim of the Mexican talent past.
If Stevenson fought like Farmer, holding his stance and slamming 12 rounds, he would still be dignified in defeat and still be welcomed in future Turki events.
The crowd needs to take action
The absolute worst thing Shakur can do is run 12 rounds on the ring, showing his yellow streak is like he did in his battle with Edwin de Los Santos. The New York crowd wouldn’t boo at Louis Armstrong Stadium and wouldn’t endure the fight.
See Saturday https://t.co/dlmvppaurs
– Shakur Stevenson (@shakurstevenson) July 6, 2025
Last updated on July 6, 20125
