Shakur on Fighting Before Berlanga: “Take Me Off and Watch What Happens”

WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson has voiced his frustration after learning that his fight against William Zepeda on July 12 will not be the official main event of the evening. While Stevenson–Zepeda will headline the media build-up, the final bout of the night will be Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz.

“My fight was placed before Edgar’s — but I’m the biggest star on that card. I’m the one fans want to see. I’ve got the best résumé. I’ve accomplished more.

And they’re putting me on someone else’s undercard? It makes no sense. Take me off the card and see what happens. No one’s watching this if I’m not on it. Everyone is tuning in because of me.

Turki wants to build the best fights, and I’m aiming for the biggest and loudest matchups out there. I want Tank. Central Park or Times Square — that would be crazy,” said Shakur.