Former light-heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver made it big outside of boxing in the Rocky movies some will remember over the years.
He pops up every now and then before big fights and gives his take on bouts happening at the highest level in pro boxing some times.
Shakur Stevenson vs William Zepeda being one such fight, coming up soon.
Antonio Tarver Gives His Take On Shakur Stevenson vs William Zepeda
Speaking to the folks at Fight Hook News, Antonio Tarver said:
“It’s going to be a good fight. Zepeda has power and has been tested. I lean toward Shakur figuring it out with his versatile skill set. He has many tools and options. Zepeda’s best chance is to pressure Shakur, keep him on his back foot, and close the gap. That’ll be tough, but hopefully, Shakur comes to fight and puts on a show. He’s one of the best defensive fighters.”
Many think this is the toughest fight of Stevenson’ career so far next up and they might well be right in that.
Zepeda is unbeaten and a heck of a fighter, he has been dominant in his wins so far and will be aggressive.
Some will bill it against Zepeda’s offence against Stevenson’ defense from a technical breakdown standpoint, but Stevenson can crack heads when he needs to as well.
In the punching department.
Stevenson has been studying Zepeda a lot, mind you, he will be well ready for the bout.
The fight takes place next month on July 12th at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, NY, USA.