Golden Boy Promotions have introduced by way of a press launch that the light-weight knockout machine William “El Camarón” Zepeda (30-0, 26 KOs) has signed a multi-year contract extension with the promotional big. The Mexican southpaw is ranked No. 1 by the WBC, WBA, and IBF; No. 2 by the WBO; and No. 3 by Ring Journal, and is seemingly poised to change into a world champion.
Golden Boy Announce Contract Extension for William Zepeda
Oscar De La Hoya Reacts to New Deal
The undefeated Mexican is seemingly heading in the right direction to world title glory and is changing into a feared fighter within the light-weight division. His fan-friendly type, quick combos and KO energy make him a pleasure to look at. He has recorded eye-catching wins all through his profession in opposition to Joseph “JoJo” Diaz in October 2022, when his excessive work charge and spectacular accuracy noticed him win comfortably by unanimous resolution.
Most just lately, “Camaron” blew away Maxi Hughes in 4 rounds, outworking his English opponent from the opening spherical. His accuracy and punch quantity are phenomenal and make him a nightmare for any fighter within the light-weight division.
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Talking on the brand new contract, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy, Oscar De La Hoya mentioned: “I’m excited to announce that now we have prolonged our settlement with William Zepeda.”
He continued: “Golden Boy fortunately reaffirms our dedication to him and his profession targets. There is no such thing as a one extra thrilling or harmful within the light-weight division than Zepeda. Each day out, he’s a risk to both break a Compubox file or take out an opponent within the first spherical, or each.”
Zepeda Reacts to Contract Extension
Zepeda was filled with gratitude concerning the brand new deal and revealed his world title ambitions: “I really feel very comfortable and really grateful to Golden Boy for giving our staff a lift and giving us the chance to proceed to be part of such an excellent firm.”
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He continued: “My dedication and professionalism have saved the doorways open for this contract extension. Along with my staff and Golden Boy, we’re lobbying for these nice fights and a world championship within the close to future.”
Zepeda returns to the ring in a probably robust struggle in opposition to Giovanni Cabrera on Saturday, July 6, at Toyota Enviornment in Ontario, California.