William Zepeda is under no illusion that his upcoming fight with Giovanni Cabrera is crucial for his career.
The lightweight fights in California against Cabrera live on DAZN on July 6, and Zepeda brings with it a 30-0 record with 26 knockouts.
Cabrera, meanwhile is 22-1, and a win for either man - particularly an impressive one - could put them in contention for a title fight against one of Gervonta Davis, Shakur Stevenson and Vasiliy Lomachenko, who could all be looking for another fight or two before the end of 2024.
“I am ready to fight,” Zepeda told BoxingScene.
Zapeda knows that getting past his opponent should unlock more prestigious clashes.
“For me to build a legacy, I have to take on this type of fight and these types of fighters,” Zepeda continued.
“When you go the distance with Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz, you know you have to be good and you have to be strong.
“We know he is a difficult and awkward fighter. For me to get to the next level, this is what I have to do.”
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