The highly buzzing Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda showdown is set to take place this Saturday, July 12, at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York. The 12-round contest will be for the WBC lightweight title, where Stevenson will defend his belt against the interim champion, Zepeda.
The ring walk, accompanied by commanding entrance music, is one of the pivotal moments in any high-profile fight. It transforms the arena into a cauldron of anticipation. Apart from being just a spectacle, these dramatic entrances heighten the emotion and set the tone for the battle to come.
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Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda: Which songs have both boxers walked out to?
While the official walkout songs for the upcoming Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda clash have yet to be confirmed, it's worth revisiting the entrance music they've selected in the past.
With an undefeated professional record of 23 wins and 0 losses, including 11 by knockout, Stevenson approaches his upcoming bout following a TKO victory over Josh Padley in February of this year.
Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey—a city known for its rich history and contributions to rap music—Stevenson surprised fans by opting for an unexpected ring walkout during his fight against Padley.
Instead of a rap song, he made his entrance to the iconic track 'I Just Can't Wait to Be King' from Disney's The Lion King.
The reigning WBC lightweight champion faced Artem Harutyunyan in July 2024. While making his way to the ring, Stevenson was accompanied by rapper G-Herbo and Terence Crawford. G-Herbo performed live during the entrance, but the specific song he sang is not detailed in the available online sources.
On the other hand, there is also no information about Zepeda's walkout songs. The Mexican fighter boasts an undefeated record of 33 wins, with 27 of those victories coming by knockout. His fight against Stevenson presents his first chance to claim the WBC lightweight title.
Shakur Stevenson and William Zepeda will feature as the co-main event on the Ring III card, which will be headlined by a super middleweight bout between Edgar Berlanga and Hamzah Sheeraz.
Speaking of Berlanga, in his most recent fight against Canelo Alvarez, he made a grand entrance alongside rapper Arcangel, performing his song 'Flow Cabron'. Berlanga was also accompanied by the hip hop group Terror Squad and his friend Fat Joe as he walked to the ring.