New York is the epicenter of boxing once again.
Hours after, Katie Taylor bested Amanda Serrano in front of a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden in New York, savants of the sweet science will turn their attention toward Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York, New York as thousands take their seats to devour a stacked card. In the borough known as Queens, some future and some current kings of boxing will look to steal the show. Champions Alberto Puello and Shakur Stevenson will look to defend their WBC titles against hungry challengers Subriel Matias and William Zepeda. Meanwhile, two one-time title challengers, Edgar Berlanga and Hamzah Sheeraz will meet in a super middleweight clash that seeks to bring some clarity to the crowded division. Not to be forgotten, highly touted prospects Mohammed Alakel and Placido Hoff will showcase their talent in front of U.S. fans.
Hamzah Sheeraz (-155) v. Edgar Berlanga (+125)
Def Pen Unofficial Scorecard: Ryan Shepard, Culture Editor of Def Pen, predicts the bout will end in a draw. Round-by-round unofficial scoring will be provided by Shepard when the bout begins.
Commentary: Broadcast begins at 6 p.m. EST
Result: Broadcast begins at 6 p.m. EST
Note: Odds obtained from Draftkings Sportsbook at 3:00 p.m. Odds are subject to change as bout nears. If you or a loved one struggles with a gambling addiction, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit https://www.ncpgambling.org.
Shakur Stevenson (-1200) v. William Zepeda (+700)
Def Pen Unofficial Scorecard: Ryan Shepard, Culture Editor of Def Pen, predicts Stevenson will win by unanimous decision. Round-by-round unofficial scoring will be provided by Shepard when the bout begins.
Commentary: Broadcast begins at 6 p.m. EST
Result: Broadcast begins at 6 p.m. EST
Note: Odds obtained from Draftkings Sportsbook at 3:00 p.m. Odds are subject to change as bout nears. If you or a loved one struggles with a gambling addiction, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit https://www.ncpgambling.org.
Alberto Puello (-125) v. Subriel Matias (+100)
Def Pen Unofficial Scorecard: Ryan Shepard, Culture Editor of Def Pen, predicts Matias will stop Puello between rounds seven and ten. Round-by-round unofficial scoring will be provided by Shepard when the bout begins.
Commentary: Broadcast begins at 6 p.m. EST
Result: Broadcast begins at 6 p.m. EST
Note: Odds obtained from Draftkings Sportsbook at 3:00 p.m. Odds are subject to change as bout nears. If you or a loved one struggles with a gambling addiction, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit https://www.ncpgambling.org.
David Morrell (-600) v. Imam Khataev (+400)
Def Pen Unofficial Scorecard: N/A
Commentary: Def Pen will not provide commentary regarding the opening bout of Ring III. David Morrell should be commended for his bravery, skill, and devotion to the sport of boxing. Ring Magazine should be applauded for their commitment to host major boxing events in and around the city of New York. However, it is the belief of our combat sports team that Imam Khataev should not be sanctioned to fight after reportedly testing positive for a banned substance in April 2024, according to the International Testing Agency (ITA). Khataev has been suspended by the ITA until 2027, but the bout was allowed to proceed by the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) and the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC). Def Pen‘s combat sports team respects the decision of ABC and NYSAC, but does not believe competitors should be allowed to step into the ring after testing positive without serving a suspension.
Result: Broadcast begins at 6 p.m. EST
Note: Odds obtained from Draftkings Sportsbook at 3:00 p.m. Odds are subject to change as bout nears. If you or a loved one struggles with a gambling addiction, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit https://www.ncpgambling.org.
