Shakur Stevenson is still calling on Gervont Davis after his more tough victory over William Zeda on Saturday evening at Queens, Novel York.
Stevenson (24-0, 11 KO) defines his hope to fight the tank as “the biggest fight in boxing.” If this is true, it would mean that it is bigger than the fight of Canelo Alvarez vs. Terenca Crawford.
Considering that Shakur Stevenson fought for the subordination for the last two fights, he cannot be seriously treated for his “biggest fight”. Stevenson is not a draw, because we saw many empty places at the Louis Armstrong stadium last Saturday.
Shakur did not look spectacular in his 12-round unanimous victorious decision on Zepeda (33-1, 27 KO). In the first six rounds he was pierced throughout the fight and overwhelmed by blows.
What the judges got Stevenson-Zepeda
The judges were very nice to Stevenson with their score. Indeed, one judge won it 11-1 for Stevenson. He gave Zepeda only one round in battle. It’s unbelievable.
This was what he had 10-2 For Shakur, which is equally surprising. If you saw the fight, you’ll know it’s almost a draw. In the first six it was tough to give Shakur more than one round. He did not sweep the whole second half. He still seemed to lose two rounds.
The results are 118-110, 118-110, 119-109.
Criticism of Shakura’s performance
The fight won too wide
Not enough crime
I made a lot of shots
He shook during the fight
He ran during later rounds
“How constant he was. He really wanted to win this fight,” said Shakur Stevenson to the Ring magazine YouTube Channel asked if there was something that surprised him about William Zepeda in their fight last Saturday.
How Zepeda went through Stevenson
Zepeda went through and twisted Shakur in battle. The results of wide judges did not reflect the numerous shots that Zepeda landed. He definitely did it. Shakura’s looked face showed that he took more punishment than Zepeda, whose face was untreated.
“No, he did not do,” Shakur said, responding to his daughter, who said, “he almost knocked you out.”
Shakur looked hurt and was almost dropped with his right hand from Zepeda in the third round. He barely stopped on his feet and was beaten in the round. No wonder Stevenson doesn’t want to admit he was hurt. It would be absent for him.
“He was stable. He continued. He was tough. He put on a lot of work today. So I give him respect,” Shakur said about Zepedy.
The struggle strengthened the view that fans have, that Stevenson has no power because he was unable to hurt Zeda at any time of the competition. He often landed in purity against Zepeda, but the Mexican behaved as if it were nothing. He showed no signs that he had ever wounded.
Why Stevenson wants Davis’ fight
“What next? I told you all I want the biggest fight in boxing. You already know what I want. So let’s do it, “said Stevenson about the desire to fight Gervont Davis.
Of course, Stevenson wants Davis to fight for a gigantic payment he gets, because it is not about wanting to fight the best. Shakur is wise enough to know that the tank has worsened without fighting enough. The money has changed, the tank, taking his ambitions.
Tank Davis vs. Shakur is not the biggest fight in boxing. This is even the third biggest fight. It is not clear whether Stevenson tracks things, but Gervonty’s supplies have dropped dramatically since his controversial draw against Lamont Roach in March last year. The boxing world Tank Davis lost this fight and received a 12-round draw of judges.
Gervont worsened his situation, arrested last Friday behind the home battery. Although he is not there, he took a lot of criticism.
The popularity he once had was decreased because he consistently chose a indigent opposition, without challenging himself, facing the best.
Tony Bellew is going against the grain for tonight’s Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch.
The pair meet again just five months on from their thrilling first encounter, with Dubois now WBO champion having won the belt from Wardley via eleventh round stoppage.
After surviving two early knockdowns, the Londoner – who is now in his second stint as heavyweight titlist – took over the contest with a solid jab setting up thudding attacks that exhausted Wardley.
Though the Ipswich man stayed on his feet throughout, referee Howard Foster waved it off as the punishment because too much.
It is how the fight ended, and those last few rounds in which Dubois was largely dominating, that make him a strong favourite to retain his belt.
Giving his prediction to the BBCformer cruiserweight world champion Bellew backed Wardley to have success early again, but capitalise fully this time and end it.
“I’m going to be the difference. I am going to back Fabio Wardley by knockout within six rounds. Yep, I said [it]. I’m going for Fab within six.”
Dubois was on the canvas within ten seconds last time out, and took a knee in the third when hurt again.
Bellew has questioned Dubois’ resolve in the past, pointing to his stoppage loss to Joe Joyce as proof that there is a point he can be pushed to that he is not willing to go beyond. Many, however, will look to the first Wardley performance and disagree.
Both men recorded the highest weights of their careers on the scalessuggesting that neither will be changing the gameplan to a more measured affair, rather looking to engage in round 13 from the off tonight at London’s O2.
Top trainer Peter Fury has offered his expert analysis on the rematch between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley, believing it is still a 50/50 fight.
Others, meanwhile, will argue that Dubois should be made a considerable favourite, based on how he was able to dismantle Wardley in their first encounter.
In order to do so, the ‘Dynamite’ puncher was compelled to climb off the canvas in rounds one and three, having been put down by blows to the top of his head.
Proceedings then became a little one-sided as Dubois, utilising his fundamentals, managed to score an 11th-round finish with his thudding jab and superior footwork.
Wardley, however, wasted little time before activating the rematch clause in their contract and, in turn, securing the chance to reclaim his WBO title at London’s O2 Arena tomorrow evening.
Many will argue that such a swift turnaround could lead to his downfall while, due to his power and toughness, others would suggest that the 31-year-old is always dangerous, no matter the opponent standing across from him.
As such, coach Fury has told Boxing King Media that, while Dubois is rightfully brimming with confidence, it would be foolish to entirely dismiss Wardley’s attributes.
“I think it’s a great heavyweight fight – Dubois has got heavy hands and a good jab as well, so it’ll be interesting.
“You’ve got to say Wardley’s got it all to do, because the confidence of Dubois will be high. And if Dubois’ super confident, he’s a problem.
“But let’s see – Wardley was able to hurt Dubois early on. I still think that fight is a 50/50 fight.”
If he emerges victorious against Wardley, then Dubois will likely be targeting a unification match with Agit Kabayel or Filip Hrgovic in 2027.
Daniel Dubois will face Fabio Wardley in a rematch of a heavyweight slugfest from earlier this year, with Dubois defending the WBO heavyweight title he took from Wardley on that night.
Live coverage will kick off at 2 pm ET, and we’ll have results and updates during the four-fight, main card undercard, then live, round-by-round scoring and updates for the main event itself.
How to watch Dubois vs Wardley 2
Start time: 2:00 pm ET for main card, prelims begin at 11:00 am ET
Streaming: DAZN (Ultimate subscription or Pay-Per-View)
PPV Cost: As a standalone, one-off purchase Pay-Per-View, the price is $59.99 (or £24.99). With DAZN’s Ultimate tier, the show is included as part of your subscription.
Location: O2 Arena – London, England
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