‘He pushed me to another level’
Speaking to DAZN, Stevenson said: “I came here to prove a point.
“I took more punishment than usual. I’m not no puppy, I’m a tough guy.
“I proved I’m a dog. He’s one of the toughest out there.
“He came in and pushed me to another level.
“I had to go in my bag, he kept coming.
“I stayed against the ropes too long. I had to stay off and pick my punches.
“[Who’s next?] Whoever, whoever.
“I want to go back to the drawing board, work on my game a bit and come back better.”
Stevenson vs Zepeda
Judges score the bout 118-110, 118-110, and 119toy your winner… Shakur Stevenson!
Excellent display of boxing on the back foot from Stevenson, too sharp on the back foot, too quick.
Well deserved.
Stevenson vs Zepeda – Round 12
Stevenson lets a three-punch combo go.
Zepeda comes forward but Stevenson is landing on the inside – great boxing from the champion.
We go to the judges scorecards!
Stevenson vs Zepeda – Round 11
Zepeda pins Stevenson into the corner with the Mexican coming on strong.
Both tuck their chins in and trade blow for blow, Stevenson slips as he lands a left hand desperately trying to land.
Stevenson vs Zepeda – Round 10
Stevenson moving from corner to corner as Zepeda walks him down.
Zepeda pushing forward but Stevenson holding his own.
Really tight heading into the final two rounds.
Stevenson vs Zepeda – Round 9
Lovely right hook from Stevenson.
Zepeda walking Stevenson down but the champion rallies back with a combination of his own.
