William Zepeda will defend his World Boxing Affiliation (WBA) Continental America Light-weight belt on September 16 towards veteran Mercito Gesta in the primary occasion of the struggle to be held on the Commerce On line casino in Los Angeles, California.
The Mexican is quantity 2 within the 135 lbs. division and now he will probably be defending his regional belt towards an skilled opponent in an vital boxing venue.
“Camarón” comes from knocking out Panamanian Jaime Arboleda in simply two rounds on April 29 and thus made a brand new protection of his crown towards a former world championship challenger. The 26-year-old fighter feels prepared for giant challenges and now intends to proceed within the profitable line.
Gesta is available in on a two-fight profitable streak, together with a win over Joseph Diaz Jr. in his most up-to-date bout. He has confronted the likes of Miguel Vazquez and Jorge Linares, so he has the expertise to tug off an upset.
Zepeda has 28 victories, is undefeated and has knocked out 24 opponents. Gesta, in the meantime, has 34 wins, 3 losses, 3 attracts and 17 knockouts.
