William Cepeda is one of the top lightweight boxing contenders and will have a shot at a gold medal when he takes on Giovanni Cabrera on Saturday, July 6th in a bout that will be broadcast globally on DAZN in California.
Cepeda (30-0) is ranked No. 1 in the 135-pound weight class by the IBF, WBA, WBA and WBO. The 28-year-old Mexican fighter has won 26 bouts by knockout and has won three straight bouts with power punches.
Cabrera (22-1) trains with Freddie Roach, a relationship that culminated in the 29-year-old going head-to-head with Isaac Cruz last July. Although he lost the bout to “The Pit Bull,” a fighter of Cabrerra's calibre, he showed off a strong chin that Cepeda needs to step up a level.
WATCH: William Cepeda and Giovanni Cabrera, live on DAZN
“If I want to build my legend, these are the types of fights and these are the types of fighters I have to fight,” Cepeda told BoxingScene. “I have to be good and strong when I go full rounds against Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz. I know he's a difficult and tricky fighter. This is what I have to do to get to the next level.”
On the undercard, rising stars will face former champions and promising young fighters will try to prove themselves in front of passionate boxing fans.
William Cepeda vs Giovanni Cabrera Undercard
Check out all the action from the Cepeda vs. Cabrera fight below.
Ricardo Sandoval vs. Angel Acosta
- Division/WeightFlyweight
- Sandoval Record: 24-2
- Acosta Record: 24-4
- The belt is fastened: Not applicable
The co-main event Ricardo Sandoval versus Angel Acosta.
Sandoval (24-2) is on a four-fight winning streak. “El Nino” has 17 wins by knockout and is ranked highly by all major organizations, including No. 3 by the WBA in the flyweight division.
Acosta (24-4) is a former WBO light flyweight champion, having held the belt from 2017 to 2019. After losing the title to Erwin Soto, “Tito” is 4-2 in his last six fights on his way to regaining the championship. The 33-year-old Acosta has won 22 of his bouts by knockout.
Manuel Flores vs. Noel Arambret
- Division/Weight: Super Bantamweight
- Flores Record: 17-1
- Alambret Record: 23-6-2
- The belt is fastened: Not applicable
Manuel Flores face Noel Alambret.
Flores (17-1) is riding a two-fight win streak and is looking to go 2-0 in 2024. “Gucci Manny” has won 13 of his fights by knockout.
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Alambret (23-6-2) will be competing for the first time in the U.S. “El Nene” is on a three-fight win streak, with 13 wins coming by knockout.
Joel Iriarte vs. Yainel Alvarez
- Division/Weight: Welterweight
- Iriarte Records: 2-0
- Alvarez record: 3-4-2
- The belt is fastened: Not applicable
Open the main card Joel Iriarte versus Yainel Alvarez.
A member of Team USA, Iriarte (2-0) won the USA Junior Open in 2017 and 2018 and the Golden Gloves in 2018. The 21-year-old will look to go 3-0 in 2024 and prove why he is one of the most promising prospects in boxing.
Alvarez (3-4-2) has lost three straight and is winless since 2022. The Cuban has completed all but two of his starts and has proven to be a durable fighter.
Alex Martin vs. Pedro Campa
- Division/Weight: Ultra-lightweight
- Martin Records: 18-5
- Campaign Records: 35-3-1
- The belt is fastened: Not applicable
The highlight of the qualifying round Alex Martin versus Pedro Campa.
Martin (18-5), a six-time USA Boxing national champion, is 2-2 in his past four fights, ending a four-fight winning streak that ran from 2019 to 2021. “The Chicago Heat” is looking to grow within the super lightweight rankings.
Campa (35-3-1) lost his eight-fight winning streak when he lost to then-former world champion Teofimo Lopez for the NABF featherweight title in 2022. It was Campa’s first loss by TKO since 2017. Since then, “Roca” is 1-1 in his past two fights.
Gael Cabrera vs. Mykakell Shields
- Division/Weight: Bantamweight
- Cabrera's record: 4-0
- SEALs' Record: 2-4
- The belt is fastened: Not applicable
Further down on the card Gael Cabrera versus Mychakell Shields.
Cabrera (4-0), a three-time Mexican national gold medalist, had more than 200 wins as an amateur before turning pro in 2023. A member of the Olympic team, he aims to go 2-0 in 2024.
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Shields (2-4) is 2-2 in his past four fights but is 0-2 in 2024. The 35-year-old Shields has also competed in mixed martial arts, going 3-2 as an amateur and 1-2 in 2019.
Joshua Garcia vs. Jason Buenabra
- Division/Weight: Super featherweight
- Garcia's record: 8-0
- Record of Buena Obra: 10-10-3
- The belt is fastened: Not applicable
Joshua Garcia face Jason Buenabra.
Garcia (8-0) is a new Golden Boys signee and is poised to make an immediate impact in the promotion. After sitting out 2023, the 21-year-old is 2-0 in 2024 and has won half of his fights so far by knockout.
Buena Obra (10-10-3) has lost three straight and the Filipino is looking for his first win since the start of 2023.
Anthony Saldivar vs. Roman Canto
- Division/Weight: Super Welterweight
- Saldivar Record: 6-0
- Kanto Records: 15-17-3
- The belt is fastened: Not applicable
Anthony Saldivar and Song of Rome He will compete in the super welterweight bout.
Saldivar (6-0), a former All-American champion, won her most recent bout in April. The 23-year-old has two wins by knockout.
Canto (15-17-3) has lost two straight games and hasn't won consecutive games since 2014-15.
Daniel Luna vs. Joseph Walker
- Division/Weight: Lightweight
- Luna Records: 3-1
- Walker Record: 1-1
- The belt is fastened: Not applicable
Daniel Luna Fight Joseph Walker.
Luna (3-1), a five-time U.S. U.S. champion and Silver Gloves medalist, will be expected to have a bounce-back performance after suffering the first loss of his career in October.
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Walker (1-1) lost its last game in March, its first game since 2020.
Japhethree Lamido vs. Ryan Allen
- Division/Weight: Super Bantamweight
- Lilamid Records: 11-1
- Allen Records: 10-7-1
- The belt is fastened: Not applicable
finally, Japhethry Lamido face Ryan Allen.
A multiple-time Golden Gloves competitor, Llamido (11-1) saw his unbeaten streak come to an end in October against TJ Doheny.
Allen (10-7-1) has lost four straight games and its last win was in 2019.
William Cepeda vs. Gio Cabrera viewing information
- date: July 6th (Saturday)
- time: 8pm ET | 1am BST (Sunday) | 10am AEST (Sunday)
- position: Toyota Arena — Ontario, California
- How to watch:
- DAZN Monthly Subscription: US $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99/month | Canada $24.99/month | UK £9.99 on a 12-month contract or £19.99/month | Australia AUD 13.99
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