Shakur Stevenson publicly rooted for Lamont Roach Jr. on Friday night, making clear he wants Roach to defeat William Zepeda so they can fight for recognition as boxing’s best lightweight.
“F*** it, Lamont go to work so me and u can bang out for the best 135 pounder on da planet.🔥” said Shakur on X.
One fan questioned why Stevenson was pursuing a fight connected to the WBC after previously distancing himself from the sanctioning body.
“I will fight the fighter but decline the belt.”
The exchange reinforced Stevenson’s position since signing with Zuffa Boxing. His focus appears fixed on marquee opponents ra
