Shakur Stevenson names his opponent for 'the biggest and best fight in boxing'

WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson has claimed that a bout between himself and Gervonta 'Tank' Davis is "the biggest and best fight in boxing".

Stevenson defends his title on Saturday, live on DAZN PPV, when he takes on the dangerous Mexican William Zepeda in the co-main event of Ring III. 

A three-weight world champion, Stevenson has achieved a lot in his eight years as a professional boxer and he is always on the hunt for the biggest fights possible. 

One name which Stevenson is frequently linked with is knockout artist 'Tank' Davis, and it is an all-American showdown that the former believes needs to happen sooner rather than later.

"Me and Tank is the biggest and best fight in boxing. That’s the fight to make," Stevenson told DAZN. 

"That’s a fight I’ve been wanting forever, and I know that the time is here. We can’t wait no longer.

"Me versus Tank Davis is the fight to make, I’m excited for the challenge, but I’ve got to handle this challenge first."

As Stevenson stated, a win over Zepeda is needed if he is to make a fight with Davis a reality, but 'Tank' also has to hold up his end of the bargain. 

After drawing with Lamont Roach in March, Davis is set to be involved in a rematch with sources reporting that the contest will take place on August 16. 

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