Shakur Stevenson made a big statement with his latest world title defence.

He was putting his WBC lightweight title on the line against mandatory challenger William Zepeda at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York, in a bout that many felt could have been Stevenson’s toughest test to date.

Stevenson had received some criticism for his recent performances, but he appeared to silence those critics by putting in a dominant performance, claiming a unanimous decision victory after the judges scored it 119-109, 118-110, 118-110 in his favour.

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It meant that Zepeda suffered the first defeat of his professional career, while Stevenson extended his unbeaten record to 24-0, and has now turned his attention to who he wants to share the ring with next.

Speaking at his post-fight press conference, Stevenson once again made it clear that he wants to fight his long-term rival and fellow world champion Gervonta Davis.

“Who’s next? I told you all who I wanted to fight. The best vs the best. That should be my next fight. I told you all I’m a dog and a top level, elite level fighter. Let’s make boxing great again. Let’s put the best fighters in the ring together and let’s see who comes out victorious.”

Davis holds the WBA lightweight title, and was expected to return to action in August for a rematch with Lamont Roach, after their controversial first meeting back in March.

That was thrown into doubt though after ‘Tank’ was recently arrested, but Roach has claimed that their rematch is still scheduled to take place next month.