Shakur Stevenson trashed Golden Boy and William Zepeda right this moment on social media for them going “quiet” as a substitute of beginning up negotiations for a struggle in February. In an indication of how determined Shakur is, he mentioned he would comply with struggle Zepeda in a small 18-foot ring. He additionally labeled Golden Boy and Zepeda “Pretend Mexicans.”
Chasing The Massive Tuna
Shakur has been relying on that struggle occurring subsequent, however it seems to be like Golden Boy and Zepeda are ready on a much bigger prize—The Massive Tuna,’ Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis.
Zepeda and Golden Boy can earn a great deal of cash in a struggle with Tank. It’s completely comprehensible why they might need to pursue that path moderately than a lesser one in opposition to Shakur, which wouldn’t entice almost as a lot curiosity. Who wants Shakur while you’ve bought Tank?
WBC light-weight champion Shakur (22-0, 10 KOs) has been pushing REAL onerous for #1 contender Zepeda (32-0, 27 KOs) to start negotiations for a struggle with him subsequent since his 10-round cut up choice victory over Tevin Farmer final Saturday at Latino Night time in Riyadh.
Zepeda talked about final Saturday that different champions are mentioning his identify, and he desires to make the most effective deal. The man that Zepeda and Golden Boy are seemingly ready on is Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, the King of the light-weight division.
The Lure Of PPV Gold
A struggle between Zepeda and Tank would possibly herald over 1 million PPV buys and make each fighters tons of cash. With Zepeda’s reputation with Mexican followers and his crossover attraction, a struggle between him and Tank could be large.
Tank has a struggle on March 1st to get out of the way in which first in opposition to Lamont Roach, however that’s straightforward work. It gained’t be a giant deal for him. If Golden Boy can start negotiations with PBC now for the Tank vs. Zepeda struggle, that’s a match that would occur in the summertime of 2025
Yo @makeawar what’s the phrase it’s been quiet on yall finish let’s make this struggle occur let’s lock this struggle in.. I believe all yall are tender yall so scared for that boy to get within the ring wit me 😤 U was speaking actual massive in that interview discuss that discuss pretend Mexicans!!
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) November 23, 2024
Yeah tag these scary Mexicans.. Mexicans normally bought a variety of coronary heart however these dudes is so scared!! https://t.co/y0wYz0L8ja
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) November 23, 2024
Any ring they need shall be good wit me for fiftieth time https://t.co/dfFbaEHZ1C
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) November 23, 2024
