Bill Zepeda is the WBC mandatory and could have had the Shakur fight, but his promoter wouldn't pick the phone up when Bob called. Mr. Zepeda needs to stop pump-faking.
It's always interesting to hear fighters assess their matchup with other fighters. I can understand the logic behind Zepeda's comments. Tank can be outboxed but he's always downloading and processing information to determine when he can land that dynamite on someone's chin. That's his goal...he's looking to spark you out.
I rate Shakur high, I think his boxing IQ is off the charts but his temperament is different than Tank's. He's looking to beat you and that's typically by outboxing his opponent. Because of the difference in approach, Zepeda most likely feels like he can try to swarm Shakur whereas he will need to be more wary of the traps that Tank sets.
I don't think Zepeda necessarily has an easier time with one than the other but the approach to victory may be more straightforward (not easier) against Shakur.
Oscar Valdez thought he could do the same thing. Oscar got washed 11-1. Oscar is hardly chopped liver.
Oscar Valdez thought he could do the same thing. Oscar got washed 11-1. Oscar is hardly chopped liver.
Agreed. Although I think Zepeda is better than Valdez. I'm not saying Zepeda has a better chance against Shakur but I think he sees the roadmap to victory as more straightforward.
Agreed. Although I think Zepeda is better than Valdez. I'm not saying Zepeda has a better chance against Shakur but I think he sees the roadmap to victory as more straightforward.
Zepeda is a little better than Valdez, but not much. Shakur would wash him the same. He's better off leaving Shakur alone. He'd be a big underdog.
Shakur doesn’t have the same power on his counters that Tank does, obviously. Zepeda wouldn’t have to be as wary against him as he would against Gervonta.
Agreed. Although I think Zepeda is better than Valdez. I'm not saying Zepeda has a better chance against Shakur but I think he sees the roadmap to victory as more straightforward.
Oscar Valdez reach is 66".
Shakur Stevenson 68".
William Zepeda is 69.5".
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