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Raymond Ford suggests that Gervonta Davis would be an easier opponent of Shakur Stevenson than William Zepeda
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Raymond Ford says that Gervonta Davis would be a “easier” fight for Shakura Stevenson than his fight against William Zepedie at the beginning of this month. Ford believes that the low level of tank Davis charging on single power would be basic for Shakur (24, 11 KO) to neutralize compared to Zepeda’s fight.
Stevenson’s pocket combat style
“I expected this performance. He came there and did what he did, sitting in his pocket, defeating guys in his own game,” said Raymond Ford WarriorAsked if he was surprised, how Shakur Stevenson defeated William Zepeda.
Stevenson had to fight like that. Even if he ran, Zepeda would cut off the ring, hit him in the bodies of the body and made him look bad. What’s more, Turks Alalshikh warned the warriors in advance that he would no longer “support” fighters who utilize the style of Tom and Jerry. Shakur bread and butter are fighting in the style of Jerry and always since amateur times.
“Shakur did it. He just didn’t show it in his fights, but he was sitting in his pocket at the gym and so on. I just said attention to see some things he could do,” said Ford.
Ford and Shakur in the past trained at the same gym. Raymond said about Stevenson: “[He’s] More friend and older brother. “It is not clear whether Ford’s friendship plays a role in his views, and he would do against Tank Davis.
Zepeda forced pocket fight
“Yes, also William Zepeda is a warrior who will not allow you to box the whole night. So at the battlefields you will have to box and you will have to sit down with him in your pocket,” said Ford.
If Shakur escaped, Zepeda would hit him on a basket of bread, and that would force him to stop. Making shots in the body while moving is hard because it is hard to prepare for blows. Stevenson was aware of this and did not dare to take risks.
“I felt that he was fighting the perfect fight. He did the work. He looked lovely, doing itFord said for Shakur in his fight with Zeda.
What is Ford talking about? It was not a “lovely” way that Stevenson fought. He reminded the sparring of his partner, pinned to the ropes, trying to protect his head all the time and hitting the body. The number of shots of the Shakur body was hit countless. It was not lovely, unless we changed our definition of lovely, meaning “ugly”. Zepeda landed over 300 blows with many connected to the body.
Ford: Davis easier than Zepeda
“I think styles are fighting. He can do Fight easier than the fight of William ZepedaFord said about how Shakur would do against Gervont Davis. “Tank, does not throw so much blows. He [Stevenson] He doesn’t have to worry about going out, fatigue or something. “
It would not be easier to fight for Shakur with Tank Davis than Zepeda, because he would be forced to run for 12 rounds. One slipped and he would be knocked out. If Stevenson escaped, the crowd would boom, and Turks Alalshikh would probably be furious in the ring. He would pay Shakur Millions, just to see how he ignores his directive against Tom and Jerry Walkom and stay in motion throughout the fight.
“The only thing he has to worry about is one large shot. The tank is trying to land one large shot and set him. I feel that Shakur is accustomed to what will be effortless for him,” said Ford.
Shakur fought only for one large puncher in his eight -year professional career, Edwin de Los Santos. So you can’t say that “he gets used to this style of fight”. He led the whole fight with de los Santos and could easily lose because of its low performance.
De los Santos landed in every round all the most hard blows. Usually, judges give it to a warrior who will land cleaner, more hard shots. In this case, they turned away from this practice to give it to warrior A, Stevenson.
Last updated 07/30/2025
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An overhaul of the Ali Act could push tiny boxing promoters out of business
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Proposed changes to the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act are gaining attention in Washington, but some industry officials say the changes could make it more tough for smaller promoters to continue to host boxing events across the United States in many local markets across the country.
The legislation, known as the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026, includes several fresh provisions related to medical supervision and fighter protection. The proposal called for higher injury insurance, required ambulance and medical staff at events, expanded drug testing and a higher minimum pay for players.
Supporters say the changes will improve safety standards in boxing. Others believe the additional requirements could raise the costs of promoting fights.
Enormous promotional companies with powerful financial resources would probably be able to bear the higher costs. Smaller organizers who host club shows and prospect cards tend to make much less money, and their events depend on smaller venues and regional audiences to sustain them.
Under the proposal, promoters would be required to carry at least $50,000 in insurance against player injuries and $15,000 in the event of accidental death. The minimum fighter pay will also boost from $150 per round to $200 per round, and drug testing will boost for many fights.
Some boxing insiders say these extra expenses could make it more tough for smaller promoters to put on shows. Fewer local fight cards may reduce opportunities for youthful fighters trying to build their records early in their careers.
The proposal has already passed through committee in the House and is expected to go to a vote in the House soon. If the bill is approved there, it would still have to pass the Senate before reaching the president’s desk. Lawmakers continue to debate how the changes could impact boxing’s business structure while strengthening protections for fighters across the sport.
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‘How can he ignore me?’: Usyk’s must-see challenger reacts to being left off the hit list
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3 hours agoon
March 12, 2026
Oleksandr Usyk listed his ideal last three fights, starting with Rico Verhoeven in May, then winner Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois, and ending with a trilogy fight with the returning Tyson Fury.
Only the fight against Verhoeven is certain – which is controversial for Usyk’s WBC heavyweight title – and the remaining fights are still to be negotiated, but interim champion and mandatory challenger Agit Kabayel seriously questions that list.
In a conversation on Instagram, the German heavyweight said:
“My parents always told me to stay humble and respectful. But I can no longer accept being ignored. I deserve to fight for the title.”
In an interview with RTL/ntv and sport.de, Kabayel expanded on this point, saying that Usyk’s plan proves that “he is only interested in money.”
“I always respected Usyk very much for his sporting achievements and I said: ‘Hey, he’s not afraid of challenges and he keeps his words.’ But he is only interested in money; everything else doesn’t interest him. Now I noticed it again very clearly.
“How can he not name the number one in the rankings, his mandatory challenger? It’s just melancholy that he would rather fight Dubois or Fury for a third time, even though he has already beaten them both twice.”
Kabayel – who himself came to a draw in his last fight against Daniel Knyba – fully deserves a chance to win the full world title by defeating Arslanbek Makhmudov, Frank Sanchez and Zhilei Zhang to claim the WBC interim belt. Usyk has been cleared by the sanctioning body to fight him after Verhoeven, but the Ukrainian appears likely to vacate the belt or lobby for an undisputed fight against the winner of Wardley and Dubois.
Usyk is in danger of losing not only the WBC belt, but also the IBF and WBA belts. Neither promotion has commented on the Verhoeven fight and could very well have opted to get rid of Usyk rather than follow the WBC route of putting their belt on the line, which was met with extreme fan backlash.
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Richard Torrez Jr is waiting because Frank Sanchez’s Eliminator is delayed
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5 hours agoon
March 12, 2026
Richard Torrez Jr’s road to a fight for the IBF heavyweight title was delayed after Frank Sanchez suffered a knee injury that forced their scheduled eliminator to withdraw from the March 28 event in Las Vegas. The fight was considered a key move in the IBF rankings, with the winner expected to move into mandatory challenger territory.
Top executive Carl Moretti confirmed that Torrez will not remain on the Fundora-Thurman card at MGM Grand after the eliminator is removed. The fight was scheduled to go live on pay-per-view, but our focus is now on setting a fresh date for when Sanchez can return to training.
Dan Rafael reported that the fight is currently scheduled for May 30 on the undercard of the proposed Devin Haney vs. Rolando Romero. This event has not yet been finalized and the heavyweight eliminator depends on both Sanchez’s recovery and confirmation of his planned appearance.
Torrez (14-0, 12 KO) last fought in November, defeating Tomas Salek in the first round in Mexico. The 26-year-old southpaw from Tulare, California, turned professional in 2022 after winning a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics and has quickly risen through the ranks since signing with Top Rank.
Sanchez (25-1, 18 KO) is struggling with inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee. The 33-year-old Cuban heavyweight underwent arthroscopic surgery in June 2024 as a result of injuries suffered around the same year in his seventh-round knockout loss to Agit Kabayel.
The injury occurred during a long period of inactivity for Sanchez, who has fought only once since losing to Kabayel, defeating Ramon Olivas Echeverria in three rounds in February 2025.
The target date of May does not guarantee that the eliminator will move forward smoothly. Sanchez has only fought once since undergoing knee surgery in 2024, and now he is experiencing inflammation of the same joint again during training. If an injury prevents him from completing another camp, the IBF qualifier could face another delay, leaving Torrez waiting even longer for a fight that could move him into the must-see position.
The delay leaves the IBF eliminator question unresolved for now, and Torrez remains waiting for an opportunity that could bring him closer to a title fight.
Dan Ambrose is a boxing journalist at Boxing News 24, respected for his direct analysis and extensive coverage of the global fight landscape. His reports focus on the most significant fights, division development and the most discussed stories in sports.
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