Puerto Rican Najee Lopez will face Dominican Gilbert Castillo this Friday for the World Boxing Affiliation (WBA) Continental North America Mild Heavyweight belt.
The ProBox TV occasion can have each Caribbean fighters going through one another in the primary occasion in an fascinating generational duel that may happen in Plant Metropolis, Florida.
Lopez is an undefeated puncher who debuted in 2021 and has made his total profession in the US. The 25-year-old fighter made three fights throughout 2024 towards good degree opponents and that good schedule has introduced him to this bout.
Castillo seems to be probably the most skilled opponent Lopez has had as a result of variety of good opponents he has confronted in his skilled carrer. He has fought the likes of Dmitry Bivol, Callum Smith, Albert Ramirez, amongst others. He’ll attempt to use all that have to his benefit regardless that he’s not residing the most effective second of his profession.
Lopez has 12 wins in his skilled profession, 9 of which have been by knockout. In Castillo’s case, he has 25 wins, 6 losses, 1 draw and 19 wins by knockout.
