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WBC Sanctions Shakur vs. Zepeda Fight

16 Jul

WBC Sanctions Shakur vs. Zepeda Fight

The World Boxing Council (WBC) has officially sanctioned a fight between WBC lightweight champion (up to 61.2 kg) Shakur Stevenson (22-0, 10 KOs) and William Zepeda (31-0, 27 KOs).

WBC President and Ready To Fight advisor Mauricio Sulaiman announced the news.

"WBC has ordered the mandatory title defense of our lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson against William Zepeda. I am eagerly anticipating this wonderful fight," said Sulaiman.

On July 6, Shakur Stevenson won a unanimous decision against Artem Harutyunyan (12-2, 7 KOs). On the same day, William Zepeda knocked out Giovanni Cabrera (22-2, 7 KOs) in the 3rd round.

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