Overview

• Shakur Stevenson retained the WBC lightweight title by unanimous decision with judges’ scorecards of 118–110, 118–110 and 119–109.
• The bout was held at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, marking the venue’s first major professional boxing event.
• Stevenson earned a $3.5 million purse for the victory while William Zepeda took home $2 million despite the loss.
• During Friday’s weigh-in, Stevenson made an obscene gesture toward Zepeda’s mother, prompting the challenger to vow revenge ahead of the fight.
• The fight was broadcast globally on DAZN as a pay-per-view event, underscoring the platform’s growing role in boxing distribution and revenue.