Jose Zepeda remains in high spirits as he nears his July 11 showdown with Terry Flanagan, who enjoys hometown advantage for their matchup of unbeaten lightweights in Manchester, England.
The knockout artist from California enters his first title fight—a vacant lightweight belt is at stake—in what also marks his first pro fight outside of the Americas. The thought of having to win the title on the road does not at all weigh on the mind of the 26-year old knockout artist.
“I’ve only fought in Mexico and the US so it is definitely something new for me to fight abroad,” Zepeda (23-0, 20KOs) said of the upcoming experience. “I don’t mind coming to England, my promoter (Top Rank) told me there was a chance of going to England for the fight and I was okay with that. I’m strong and I’m prepared for it, it’s a new experience for me, I’m just going to go and do my job.” [Click Here To Read More]
The knockout artist from California enters his first title fight—a vacant lightweight belt is at stake—in what also marks his first pro fight outside of the Americas. The thought of having to win the title on the road does not at all weigh on the mind of the 26-year old knockout artist.
“I’ve only fought in Mexico and the US so it is definitely something new for me to fight abroad,” Zepeda (23-0, 20KOs) said of the upcoming experience. “I don’t mind coming to England, my promoter (Top Rank) told me there was a chance of going to England for the fight and I was okay with that. I’m strong and I’m prepared for it, it’s a new experience for me, I’m just going to go and do my job.” [Click Here To Read More]
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