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William Zepeda Replaces Shakur Stevenson Atop Ring Rankings

Stripping Shakur Stevenson of the top spot at lightweight was long overdue. The Ring finally bumped William Zepeda to number one, updating the board to William Zepeda Replaces Shakur Stevenson Atop Ring Rankings @ Boxing News 24

Boxing News 24

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 3:26 AM

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William Zepeda has officially replaced Shakur Stevenson at number one in The Ring's lightweight rankings.
Shakur Stevenson moved up to junior welterweight after defeating Teofimo Lopez for the WBO title in January.
Boxing News 24 argues that stripping Stevenson of the top lightweight ranking was long overdue following his division change.

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The Ring has officially moved William Zepeda to the number one spot in its lightweight rankings, replacing Shakur Stevenson. Boxing News 24 reports that the change comes after Stevenson departed the 135-pound division following his 2025 bout with Zepeda to capture the WBO junior welterweight title from Teofimo Lopez in January.

Boxing News 24 argues that the ranking shift was overdue, claiming Stevenson should not maintain top standing in a division he no longer competes in. The outlet notes that Zepeda now leads an active lightweight division that includes contenders Abdullah Mason, Floyd Schofield, and Andy Cruz.

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William Zepeda Replaces Shakur Stevenson Atop Ring Rankings

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