Shakur Stevenson Eyes WBC Title Rematch as Lamont Roach Calls for Showdown

Shakur Stevenson has been called out for a chance to reclaim his WBC world title at 135lbs, following his recent success at 140lbs where he dethroned Teofimo Lopez in a unanimous decision. Stevenson, stripped of his lightweight belt earlier this year, is eyeing a rematch with the winner of the upcoming bout between Lamont Roach and William Zepeda on August 1, which will determine the fate of his former title.

Roach, who has expressed his willingness to face Stevenson, stated, "Once I win the [WBC] championship, I know he’ll probably want to reclaim it. We’ll see. I think that’s the best fight in the division." He believes that a clash with Stevenson would settle the debate on who truly stands at the top of the 135-pound division.

With Roach coming off draws against Isaac Cruz and Gervonta Davis, he aims to solidify his status with a championship win. He emphasized, "I think that [fight] would define who’s the best at 135[lbs]." As both fighters look to establish their legacies, the potential showdown promises to be one of the most significant matchups in the lightweight landscape.