William Zepeda is one of the top contenders in boxing’s lightweight pision. He looks to secure a shot at gold against Giovanni Cabrera on Saturday, July 6. The fight in California is streaming on DAZN worldwide.
- William Zepeda vs Giovanni Cabrera preliminary fight card
- Ricardo Sandoval vs. Angel Acosta
- Manuel Flores vs. Nohel Arambulet
- Joel Iriarte vs. Yainel Alvarez
- Alex Martin vs. Pedro Campa
- Gael Cabrera vs Mychaquell Shields
- Joshua Garcia vs. Jason Buenaobra
- Anthony Salpar vs. Roman Canto
- Daniel Luna vs Joseph Walker
- Japhethlee Called Against Ryan Allen
- Information to tune in to the William Zepeda vs. Gio Cabrera match
Zepeda (30-0) is ranked No. 1 in the IBF, WBA, WBA and WBO rankings in the 135-pound pision. The 28-year-old Mexican warrior has won 26 fights by knockout, three of them in a row with the power punch.
Cabrera (22-1) trains with Freddie Roach, and their relationship resulted in a run that saw the 29-year-old face Isaac Cruz last July. After showing a strong chin in a fight in which he lost to “Pitbull,” a fighter of Cabrera’s caliber is what Zepeda needs to elevate his game.
LOOK: William Zepeda and Giovanni Cabrera, live on DAZN
“In order to build a legacy, I have to face these types of fights and these types of fighters,” Zepeda said via Boxing scene“When you get to the finals with Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz, you know you have to be good and strong. We know he’s a tough and clumsy fighter. To get to the next level, this is what I have to do.”
On the preliminary card, rising stars face former champions and young prospects look to showcase their skills in front of passionate boxing fans.
William Zepeda vs Giovanni Cabrera preliminary fight card
Below is a summary of all the action on the Zepeda vs. Cabrera card.
Ricardo Sandoval vs. Angel Acosta
- Division/Weight:Flyweight
- Sandoval’s record:24-2
- Acosta’s record:24 hours a day, 4 days a week
- Belts in play: N/A
The co-main event is Ricardo Sandoval vs. Angel Acosta.
Sandoval (24-2) is riding a four-fight winning streak. “El Niño” has 17 wins by knockout and is ranked highly at flyweight by all major sanctioning bodies, including third by the WBA.
Acosta (24-4) is a former WBO light flyweight champion, who held the belt from 2017-2019. After losing the title to Elwin Soto, “Tito” is 4-2 in his last six fights on his way to becoming champion again. The 33-year-old has 22 wins by knockout.
Manuel Flores vs. Nohel Arambulet
- Division/Weight:Super bantamweight
- Record of flowers:17-1
- Arambulet’s record:23-6-2
- Belts in play: N/A
Manuel Flores faces Christmas Arambulet.
Flores (17-1) is riding a two-fight winning streak and looks to go 2-0 in 2024. “Gucci Manny” has 13 wins by knockout.
Arambulet (23-6-2) is competing in the United States for the first time. “El Nene” is on a three-fight winning streak and has won 13 fights by knockout.
Joel Iriarte vs. Yainel Alvarez
- Division/Weight:Welterweight
- Iriarte’s record:2-0
- Alvarez’s record:3-4-2
- Belts in play: N/A
Opening the main card will be Joel Iriarte vs. Yainel Alvarez.
Iriarte (2-0), a member of Team USA, won the 2017 and 2018 U.S. Junior Open and the 2018 Golden Gloves. The 21-year-old looks to go 3-0 in 2024 and show why he is one of boxing’s most promising prospects.
Alvarez (3-4-2) is on a three-fight losing streak and hasn’t won since 2022. The Cuban has gone the distance in all but two of his fights, making him a durable contender.
Alex Martin vs. Pedro Campa
- Division/Weight:Super light
- Martin’s record:18-5
- Record campaign:35-3-1
- Belts in play: N/A
Headlining the preliminary card will be Alex Martin vs. Peter Campa.
Martin (18-5), a six-time USA Boxing national champion, is 2-2 in his last four fights, snapping a four-fight winning streak that began in 2019 and extended into 2021. “Chi-Town Heat” is looking to grow within the super lightweight rankings.
Campa (35-3-1) lost an eight-fight unbeaten streak when then-former world champion Teofimo Lopez beat him in 2022 for the NABF featherweight title. It was the first time since 2017 that Campa lost by technical knockout. Since then, “Roca” is 1-1 in his last two fights.
Gael Cabrera vs Mychaquell Shields
- Division/Weight:Bantamweight
- Cabrera’s record:4-0
- Record of shields: 2-4
- Belts in play: N/A
Further down the card you will find Gael Cabrera vs. Mychaquell’s shields.
Cabrera (4-0), a three-time Mexican National Championship gold medalist, had more than 200 wins as an amateur before turning pro in 2023. The Olympic team member is looking to go 2-0 in 2024.
Shields (2-4) is 2-2 in her last four fights, but 0-2 in 2024. The 35-year-old has also competed in MMA, going 1-2 in 2019 after a 3-2 amateur record.
Joshua Garcia vs. Jason Buenaobra
- Division/Weight:Super featherweight
- Garcia’s record:8-0
- Good Work Record:10-10-3
- Belts in play: N/A
Joshua Garcia faces Jason Buenaobra.
Garcia (8-0) is a new signing for Golden Boy and is ready to make an immediate impact with the promotion. The 21-year-old is 2-0 in 2024 after missing action in 2023 and has won half of his fights by knockout.
Buenaobra (10-10-3) is on a three-fight losing streak. The Filipino is looking for his first win since early 2023.
Anthony Salpar vs. Roman Canto
- Division/Weight:Super welterweight
- Salpar’s record:6-0
- Singing register:15-17-3
- Belts in play: N/A
Antonio Salpar and Roman chant compete in super welterweight action.
Salpar (6-0), a former U.S. National Championship competitor, won his most recent fight in April. The 23-year-old has two knockout victories.
Canto (15-17-3) is on a two-fight losing streak and has not won consecutive fights since 2014-15.
Daniel Luna vs Joseph Walker
- Division/Weight:Light
- Moon record:3-1
- Walker’s record: 1-1
- Belts in play: N/A
Daniel Luna battles Jose Walker.
Luna (3-1), a five-time national champion and Silver Gloves medalist, is ready for a bounce-back performance after suffering the first loss of his young career in October.
Walker (1-1) lost his last fight in March, his first since 2020.
Japhethlee Called Against Ryan Allen
- Division/Weight:Super bantamweight
- Call Record:11-1
- Allen’s record:10-7-1
- Belts in play: N/A
Finally, Jafetlee Called faces Ryan Allen.
Llamido (11-1), a multiple Gold Gloves contender, saw his unbeaten streak snapped in October against TJ Doheny.
Allen (10-7-1) is riding a four-fight losing streak, his last win coming in 2019.
Information to tune in to the William Zepeda vs. Gio Cabrera match
- Date: Saturday, July 6
- Time:8 pm ET | 1 am BST (Sun) | 10 am AEST (Sun.)
- Location:Toyota Arena — Ontario, California.
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