Shakur Stevenson stopped a fan favorite in a brutal display.
On Saturday night, the American will return to action against William Zepeda at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York, USA.
The challenge ahead is dangerous for the slick boxer, with his opponent entering the bout with an 81.82% KO ratio. However, Stevenson, says he has more power than Zepeda.
Having produced several underwhelming displays recently, the tactician could do to show that firepower, just like he did against ‘Semper Fi’.
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Shakur Stevenson finished Jamel Herring
On October 23, 2023, Shakur Stevenson challenged Jamel Herring for the WBO super featherweight world title at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Having toured Iraq as a Marine, the veteran is undeniably an extremely tough man with heart in abundance.
However, despite being a tremendous fighter, he couldn’t deal with the gifted practitioner of the sweet science standing in front of him.
Showcasing remarkable hand speed and a sublime boxing IQ, Stevenson slowly but surely dismantled his opponent.
By the tenth round, Herring had exhibited tremendous courage to remain in the contest, but after watching Stevenson connect with heavy blows, the referee felt he had to step in.
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Herring isn’t the only boxer Stevenson has stopped over the years.
In 2023, he went toe-to-toe with a boxer who’d never tasted defeat.
Showcasing his power, Stevenson stopped his rival to set up a shot at the lightweight throne.