William Zepeda vs. Maxi Hughes Boxing Betting
William Zepeda will take on Maxi Hughes on Saturday, March 16. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds and can be seen on DAZN. The IBF and WBA lightweight title eliminator bout will take place at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada. Zepeda is unbeaten in his career at 29-0 with 25 knockouts. He is coming off a 6th round TKO against Mercito Gesta in September of last year. Hughes is 26-6-2 with five knockouts. He is coming off a majority decision loss to George Kambosos in July of last year. Zepeda is listed as a 9-1 favorite in boxing odds to win this fight against Hughes.
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024
Where: The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, Nevada
Why: IBF and WBA Lightweight Title Eliminator Fight
On Saturday, March 16, 2024, William Zepeda (29-0, 25 knockouts) will face Maxi Hughes (26-6-2) in a 12-round lightweight bout. Specifically, The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada is the venue. DAZN will provide television coverage.
William Zepeda vs. Maxi Hughes Boxing Odds
William Zepeda Segura -900
Maxi Hughes +545
William Zepeda vs. Maxi Hughes
“I am excited for this big challenge ahead of me, and being one step closer to accomplishing my dream of becoming a world champion,” said Zepeda to the media, “Maxi Hughes is a grand fighter, and I can’t wait to face him in the ring on March 16 and represent my humble hometown of San Mateo Atenco on the world’s stage.”
“My last fight in the U.S., the judges broke my heart. I won’t let them derail my career.” said Hughes to the media, “I’m coming back stateside with the bit between my teeth. Zepeda hasn’t fought anyone like me before.”
Lightweight Fight Bout
William Zepeda, age 27, is 29-0 with 25 knockouts. He stands five feet and nine inches tall and fights from a southpaw stance. He was born in San Mateo Atenco, Mexico. He is 6-0 in his last six fights. He is coming off a 6th round TKO win against Mercito Gesta in September of last year. Zepeda won by 2nd round knockout against Jaime Arboleda in April of last year, won by unanimous decision against Joseph Diaz in October of 2022, won by unanimous decision against Rene Alvarado in May of 2022, won by 3rd round knockout against Luis Angel Viedas in February of 2022 and won by 4th round knockout against John Vincent Moralde in November of 2021.
Maxi Hughes, age 34, is 26-5-2. He stands five feet and seven inches tall and fights from a southpaw stance. He was born in Rossington, Yorkshire, United Kingdom. He is 5-1 in his last six fights. He is coming off a majority decision loss to George Kambosos in July of last year. Hughes won a majority decision against Kid Galahad in September of 2022, won a unanimous decision against Ryan Walsh in March of 2022, won a unanimous decision against Jovanni Straffon in September of 2021, won by 8th round TKO against Paul Hyland Jr. in March of 2021 and won by unanimous decision against Viktor Kotochigov in October of 2020.
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