His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has gifted boxer Shakur Stevenson a new moniker. Henceforth, “Outlaw” could gear up for a matchup against William Zepeda in the lightweight division. This match is expected to feature in a huge event that will see Terence Crawford fight Vergil Ortiz Jr. Or, if this match is to feature in another event, it’s likely to be the main event fight card. Stevenson has taken to being called the “Outlaw,” though this doesn’t justify his fighting character in and out of the ring, according to some fans and analysts.
It would appear that the nickname “Outlaw” does not precisely capture the nuances of him as a boxer, nor the entirety of his character. Fans have suggested that it may be time for a new nickname as the WBC lightweight champion may be too gentle to use such an aggressive nickname. Some critics have objected also, claiming that “Outlaw” does not fully depict him and the complexity of the fights he engages in.
Shakur Stevenson’s Fighting Style: A Modern-Day Fairytale
Shakur Stevenson has adopted a similar boxing style to Floyd Mayweather’s, especially in the latter part of his career. However, the comparison to an “Old Days in 50” fighter is misleading in nature. Shakur’s technique is more like the contemporary method associated with modern boxing, which is commonly associated with striking only once, individual punch accuracy, and backward movements, rather than the aggressive approach used in the past.
As far as the speed and the manner of the fight, it’s also changed a lot, and now he aims to win the fight with counters and defense rather than trying to become a modern Muhammad Ali. While he seems to have certain goals towards possibly sharing the ring with Zepeda, a former world champion with a record of thirty-one unbeaten fights of which twenty-seven were knockouts, there are apprehensions that this fight might be too risky to maintain Shakur Stevenson’s unbeaten record.
One fighter worth considering is Zepeda, who’s drawing attention with his tough puncher reputation and an impressive amount of work done on offense. Some experts opine that Shakur Stevenson’s fighting style, where he unleashes a limited number of punches per round and is known to counter often, will not suit Zepeda, who often throws many punches in a round.
Comparisons and Past Performances
Gauging Shakur’s other fights, flaws were conspicuous in his match against Dominican Edwin De Los Santos in November of the preceding year. These errors suggest that he, who liked to slip and skulk around the ring, might have been less of a success in that bout. In De Los Santos’s case, he could not use the ring properly and this put him under Stevenson’s control. But these are the areas where Zepeda can use his deep understanding of how to cut off the ring, thus creating a difficult situation for Stevenson to deal with.
Zepeda’s high-tempo punching attack is said to be like that of an old-fashioned Gatling gun This could pose a threat to a more measured technical approach. The high work rate that the Mexican fighter applies can lead to the revelation of low points, for example, if Shakur Stevenson can’t manage the volume and pressure of Zepeda.
Conclusion: Stevenson and His Pivotal Fight
Shakur Stevenson is preparing for his next fight. A battle against William Zepeda is considered a major challenge to his boxing skills. The new nickname Outlaw adds another interesting layer to his persona, but where it gets most interesting is how he proves he can deal with a determined adversary, as is Zepeda’s style. The factors that Stevenson will have to address in the match, and his ability to make the right decisions and correctly adapt, will define him and the possibility of remaining unbeaten. Or will he be defeated in what’s expected to be an extremely interesting fight?
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