On March 16th, William Zepeda will face Maxi Hughes in Las Vegas. The event begins at 8 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) or 12 a.m. UK time. The main event ringwalks are scheduled for 11 p.m. ET or 3 a.m. UK time. Fans can catch all the action by streaming it live on DAZN, which is available in over 200 countries worldwide
William Zepeda, with a record of 29-0, is about to face off against England’s Maxi Hughes in what’s shaping up to be more than just your run-of-the-mill fight. This 12-rounder isn’t just for kicks; it’s a critical IBF and WBA Lightweight World Championship Eliminator, brought to you by the folks at DiBella Entertainment. And where’s this going down? None other than The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, with DAZN making sure nobody misses out.
Zepeda’s practically bouncing off the walls with anticipation, ready to take Hughes to school and put San Mateo Atenco on the Vegas boxing map. The man’s not just on a hot streak; he’s a walking, talking, knockout-producing machine. Remember the Diaz fight? Exactly.
Hughes, on the other hand, isn’t here to play second fiddle. He’s had his taste of championship gold and isn’t about to let Zepeda waltz through unchallenged. Despite a controversial past with the judges in the US, he’s all in, ready to prove that he’s more than just a stepping stone.
Oscar De La Hoya is practically selling tickets to the apocalypse, hinting that Zepeda’s going to bring Armageddon to the ring. But let’s not count out Hughes, our tough-as-nails Brit, who’s seen more battles than your average history textbook.
And Lou DiBella? Well, he’s laying it on thick, claiming this isn’t just a fight; it’s a crowning ceremony for the lightweight division’s next king. No pressure, guys.
Zepeda Hughes card
- William Zepeda vs. Maxi Hughes; Lightweight
- Floyd Schofield vs. Esteuri Suero; Lightweight
- Eric Priest vs. Jose Sanchez; Middleweight
- Tristan Kalkreuth vs. Marquice Weston; Cruiserweight
