THE RESULT: William Zepeda, the boxing whirlwind, secured a victory as Britain’s Maxi Hughes was pulled out by his corner at the end of round four. KEY MOMENTS: In the opening round, Hughes had a strong start, but Zepeda capitalized on opportunities to turn the tide from the second round onwards. The relentless body attacks … Read more
Shakur Stevenson, who briefly retired, will be returning to the ring on July 6. In January, he announced on Twitter that he was retiring from the sport, but now he is set to fight at the Prudential Centre in Newark for the fourth time. The news was first reported by writer Dan Rafael. The Newark-born … Read more
By Elliot Worsell AMONG the many problems with social media, one of the big ones is the ease with which people – anyone – can tap something out on their phone, hit the send button, and then watch as this nonsense not only appears online but is somehow considered gospel; newsworthy. In boxing, this is … Read more
By George Gigney Social Media SHAKUR STEVENSON is a good fighter. In fact, you could argue he’s a very good fighter. Now a titlist in three divisions, the unbeaten American is actually one of the most accomplished practitioners in the sport today. But he’s creating a dreadful public image. In his most recent outing the … Read more
By Elliot Worsell Calling a boxer an acquired taste is not only a judgment on the boxer’s ability to entertain, but also a reflection of the audience’s ability to understand. When a fighter is described as an acquired taste, it may not necessarily be a criticism of the fighter or their skills, but rather a … Read more
While the Formula 1 roadshow will shut up shop and head for Abu Dhabi almost as quickly as they turned up, the man who will take centre stage in Las Vegas just two days before the race is here to stay in this part of the desert. New Jersey-born Shakur Stevenson faces Edwin De Los … Read more
