Shakur Stevenson, the current lightweight champion, has publicly accused Oscar De La Hoya, chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, of engaging in misleading negotiations regarding a potential fight with William Zepeda. Despite hints from De La Hoya about a matchup following Zepeda's impressive victory over Maxi Hughes on March 16, Stevenson asserts that no concrete offer has been made.
De La Hoya's social media post aimed to stir interest by suggesting Stevenson as a potential opponent for Zepeda. Stevenson expressed his willingness to consider a fight against Zepeda but voiced frustration over the lack of follow-through from De La Hoya.
In a social media exchange, Stevenson questioned De La Hoya’s intentions, suggesting that his name was used inappropriately to promote Zepeda without a genuine intent to organize the fight. De La Hoya, in response, indicated that Zepeda would be returning to the ring soon and proposed to discuss the fight with Stevenson's camp later in the year.
This public disagreement highlights the complexities of boxing negotiations and the challenges fighters face in securing matches that align with their career aspirations. Fans and insiders alike will be watching closely to see if and when this highly anticipated matchup will come to fruition.
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