William Zepeda Claims Gervonta Davis Is A Harder Fight Than Shakur Stevenson

William Zepeda believes Gervonta Davis is a harder fight for him than Shakur Stevenson is.

Zepeda and Stevenson are both set to box in different events and should they both win, they could be matched up against one another. However, Zepeda says he would rather box Davis next as he believes that is the harder fight and the one he would be interested in.

“Davis would be a great fight and it would probably be the most complicated fight at 135 pounds because of his youth, strength and mobility,” Zepeda told BoxingScene. “I would have to work harder in the gym if that fight did come to fruition. It’s going to happen. It would definitely be a more complicated fight than Stevenson. I could try to attack Shakur a little bit more as opposed to Tank, who I would need to watch for what I am throwing and not throw the same punches all of the time. He’s someone who knows and who studies. He’s not only good on the attack but he knows exactly when to counter and take those shots. So it would definitely be more difficult. Gervonta is probably the most difficult fighter in our division. Not only can he box, but he can punch.”

“I’d like Shakur next. Our styles mesh. He’s the type of fighter who doesn’t really put himself in danger in his fights. I would have to go after him, and he would box. But I think it would be a very entertaining fight,” Zepeda added. “We’re willing to fight and I think that fight is going to happen.”

William Zepeda is a sizeable -2000 favorite to defeat Giovanni Cabrera on Saturday night in California.

Zepeda is 30-0 as a pro and is coming off a stoppage win over Maxi Hughes last time out.