Frank Warren expects Jadier Herrera to take William Zepeda’s WBC lightweight title, backing the unbeaten Cuban to end the Mexican’s reign at his first defense. That would require Herrera to
Promoter Frank Warren has publicly backed unbeaten Cuban contender Jadier Herrera to defeat WBC lightweight champion William Zepeda. Following the World Boxing Council's order for the title defense, Warren declared on X that Herrera will become the new lightweight champion of the world.
The WBC has scheduled a purse bid for October 20 if both camps fail to reach a deal. Zepeda won the vacant championship against Lamont Roach on August 1, while Herrera, holding an 18-0 record with 16 knockouts, earned his mandatory status by stopping Ricardo Nunez in January.
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