The Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens is filled with vertigo, electricity and energy to host a high-voltage card on Saturday, July 12. The main fight will be between Edgar Berlanga and Hamzah Sheeraz.
But before the main fight, one of the most eagerly awaited bouts of the year will take place: the undefeated Shakur Stevenson (23-0) will defend his WBC lightweight world title against William Zepeda (33-0), also undefeated. Both southpaws, both fast and hungry for glory
Shakur Stevenson vs William Zepeda: a clash of styles
The brawl has generated great expectations because of the clash of styles: the surgical precision of Shakur Stevenson against the overwhelming volume of William Zepeda, who threw almost a thousand punches in his last defense. This fight has the potential to steal the night in professional boxing
The fans are going to see what kind of boxer I am
Zepeda said in Mexico the pugilist, when asked about it. “I have worked very hard to be able to reach my maximum level”.
I’m ready for anything
said Stevenson last March in England, when he fought Josh Warrington.“I know what I have, who I am and where I want to be,”
Fight card on the night of Edgar Berlanga vs Hamzah Sheeraz
- Shakur Stevenson vs William Zepeda (WBC lightweight world title): Both are undefeated and both are southpaws. Both fighters are hungry for greatness, willing to leave everything in the ring. Shakur Stevenson is undefeated in 23 fights, while William Zepeda has never known defeat in 33 bouts
- Alberto Puello vs Subriel Matias (WBC super lightweight title): A power duel at 140 pounds. Alberto Puello, a Dominican boxer who has style, knows how to fight and has never lost in 24 fights. He knows that the opponent is not easy, but he has his fists ready to stop the crossfire Matias (22-2), a Puerto Rican with a good punch.
- David Morrell vs Imam Khataev (light heavyweight):Morrell is Cuban, so he has a lot of strength and determination. He will enter the ring with a record of 11-1. He is coming off a loss to Bivol and wants to redeem himself. He faces Khataev (10-0), who like all Russians is a difficult gladiator to defeat.
Edgar Berlanga vs Hamzah Sheeraz a fight for honor
- Both boxers are the main attraction of the event, but the boxing evening for The Ring Magazine 3 is set up for real lovers of the sport.
- Edgar Berlanga wants to redeem himself from his fall against Canelo Alvarez and will deploy his full repertoire of skills against Hamzah Sheeraz, who will be on display for the first time on this side of the Atlantic
When and where to watch the Edgar Berlanga vs Hamzah Sheeraz fight?
- Day and time:Saturday, July 12. Starts at 6:00 p.m. ET, the main event is scheduled for 9:55 p.m. ET.
- Venue: Louis Armstrong Stadium, New York.
- Broadcast:DAZN PPV.
- Price:$59.99 USD or bundle with Usyk vs Dubois II for $94.99 USD.
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