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Release: August 8, 2022 By DAZN – LOS ANGELES, CA (August 8,
2022) - Out to prove they are worthy of fighting for a world championship
fight in the near future, South El Monte’s Joseph “JoJo” Diaz,
Jr. (32-2-1) will face Mexico’s undefeated rising star, William
“Camaron” Zepeda (26-0, 23 KOs) of San Mateo Atenco, Mexico in a dangerous
12-round lightweight main event that will be broadcast live worldwide
exclusively on DAZN on Saturday, November
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In the crossroads matchup, former IBF junior lightweight titleist
Diaz, Jr. has his eyes locked on continuing his campaign to take over the
lightweight division despite a minor setback after facing Devin Haney in
December 2021.
“I am very excited to be back in the ring and do what I love,”
said JoJo Diaz, Jr. “I’m going to take on the toughest challenge that
will bring out the best in me. I’m going to show the shrimp what it's like to
swim with the sharks.”
Undefeated Zepeda will be looking to climb the ranks with a
victory over Diaz, Jr. giving him a spot to become a top contender for a world
title. With an impressive knockout ratio over 90 percent, Zepeda will be
looking to impress fans with his aggressive style.
“I am ready to dance with JoJo and give him trouble,”
said William Zepeda.
“This fight proves that Golden Boy Promotions isn’t scared to put
its fighters in tough matches to give fight fans the boxing entertainment
they’re looking for,” said Oscar De La Hoya. “JoJo Diaz, Jr. and
William Zepeda are both hungry fighters ready to put their reputation on the
line to prove they are worthy contenders in the lightweight division. Both are
aggressive southpaws fighters who come forward and are unafraid to give fans a
show.”
“The lightweight division continues to be one of the most compelling
in boxing today and this exciting matchup between JoJo Diaz, Jr. and William
Zepeda is going to be an exciting showdown between two serious contenders,”
said Joseph Markowski, EVP, DAZN. “We look forward to broadcasting
this event worldwide on DAZN as part of an ever-growing lineup of fight nights
this fall.”
More information on venue and the undercard will be announced in
the coming weeks.
Diaz, Jr. vs. Zepeda is a 12-round fight presented by Golden
Boy Promotions. The fight will take place on Saturday, November 5 and will be
broadcast live exclusively on DAZN worldwide.
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