Shakur Stevenson Retains WBC Lightweight Title Unanimously in New York

Shakur Stevenson successfully defended his WBC lightweight title by defeating William Zepeda via unanimous decision with judges scoring the bout 118-110, 118-110, and 119-109. Stevenson, undefeated with a 24-0 record, used a strategic, defensive style combined with precise counterpunching to withstand Zepeda's relentless aggression, although some fans and analysts criticized the judges for scoring the fight as a one-sided blowout despite Zepeda's effective body shots and work rate. The fight took place at Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York and marked Zepeda's first career loss. Stevenson demonstrated his ability to control the fight while avoiding significant damage, solidifying his standing as a leading lightweight champion and main event fighter. On the same card, Hamzah Sheeraz also secured a notable victory, further highlighting the event's significance for boxing fans. The victory opens possibilities for Stevenson to pursue unification bouts or matches against other top contenders in the division.