Fight fans are desperate to see pound-for-pound stars Shakur Stevenson and Gervonta Davis face off in the near future, but there is one reigning world champion that is hoping that he can work his way into fights with both men.

Stevenson has appeared only once during 2026 and has not fought since January, with his move to Zuffa Boxing seemingly stopping his career in its tracks, this causing him to recently force a release from his contract.

Meanwhile, ‘Tank’ Davis is winless since June 2024; drawing with Lamont Roach Jnr in his lone outing since then. Whilst external legal issues have kept him inactive from March 2025, it seems as though the return of WBA lightweight ‘champion-in-recess’ could be around the corner.

Speaking to ESNEWS, William Zepeda, who claimed the WBC lightweight world title with a victory over Roach back in August, said he hopes to avenge his July 2025 defeat to Stevenson.

“Yes [I want the rematch]. He’s very intelligent, left-handed, very fast.He doesn’t have a great punch, but he’s very fast; he’s very good.”

The Mexican southpaw also outlined his desire to take on Davis, believing that opportunity would allow him to ‘demonstrate his quality as a fighter’.

“With Tank, he’s a really strong fighter, but very clever. Skilful. I think it would be more of a test for me to be able to pass and demonstrate that I have the quality of good boxing.”

Davis is currently expected to take on George Kambosos Jr. when he puts an end to his ongoing 20-month run of inactivity, with that contest rumoured to take place in the super-lightweight division in early 2027.

Before Zepeda can look to secure either fight, he will face undefeated interim champion Jadier Herrera on March 13 next year.