Even though he was an undefeated three-division world champion with a significantly higher profile than anyone else on the card, Shakur Stevenson was relegated to the co-main event of Ring Magazine 3 by Turki Alalshikh,

After multiple years of circling one another at the top of the 135-pound division, WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson will finally have his day on Saturday against unbeaten mandatory challenger William Zepeda.

Shakur Stevenson (23-0, 11 KOs) will once again put his WBC lightweight crown on the line Saturday night. William Zepeda (33-0, 27 KOs) will finally get his chance to take down the undefeated champion.

Zepeda (33-0, 27 KOs), the WBC interim titlist, has won back-to-back decisions over former junior lightweight champion Tevin Farmer -- a split decision in November and a majority decision in March. In his previous 20 fights, Zepeda had 18 KOs.

Shakur Stevenson defeats William Zepeda via unanimous decision, silencing critics and remaining undefeated and the undisputed champion.

Prediction and betting tips on the match Steveson Shakur vs William Zepada Segura 13.07.2025: match preview, lineups, odds for the game. Shakur Steveson is favoured to win.

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