Zepeda Dominates Cabrera in Third-Round Stoppage
Ontario, California – On Saturday evening at the Toyota Arena, William Zepeda, the consensus No. 1-ranked lightweight contender, delivered a dominant third-round stoppage victory over Giovanni Cabrera. (BBC Boxing)
Zepeda’s heavy-handed approach was on full display, as he systematically broke down his southpaw opponent. After a close opening round, the 28-year-old Mexican ramped up the pressure in the second and third frames, landing a devastating left-handed body shot that left Cabrera unable to beat the count. (Boxing Tonight)
The knockout, recorded at the 1 minute, 58 second mark of the third round, propels Zepeda (31-0, 27 KOs) into a crowded lightweight division featuring champions Gervonta “Tank” Davis, Vasiliy Lomachenko, and Shakur Stevenson. (Boxing News)
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya expressed his desire to secure a title shot against WBO champion Denys Berinchyk next, considering it the “easiest title fight to make” for Zepeda. However, he also extended an open invitation to the free agent Stevenson to join Golden Boy Promotions. (Boxing Results)
“William Zepeda is one of the most exciting fighters in boxing today, especially at 135 pounds,” De La Hoya said, praising Zepeda’s relentless performance against the crafty Cabrera (22-2), who had previously gone the distance with Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz. (BBC Boxing)
With the impressive victory, Zepeda has firmly established himself as a legitimate threat in the star-studded lightweight landscape. The promoter’s goal is to secure a title shot by the end of the year, potentially against Berinchyk, as Zepeda looks to take the next step towards superstar status.
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