Undefeated lightweight William ‘El Camaron’ Zepeda 25-0 (23) will clash with former WBA super featherweight champion Rene ‘Gemelo’ Alvarado 32-11 (21) at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California on May 14.
The fight will be the main support bout to Gilberto Ramirez versus Dominic Boesel.
“I am very thankful for the opportunity. I know Rene is a strong, experienced fighter and I feel very prepared for this fight,” the 25-year-old Mexican southpaw Zepeda said.
“In my last fight, I was originally scheduled for another fighter, but the fighter dropped out a week before the event. Typically, I don’t like to take fights on short notice, but I had committed to the event and wanted to see it through. The fighter came out of nowhere. He was sloppy. He came forward with his head and my main concern was not getting cut or injured during that fight. Yes, I was frustrated about the whole thing, but you learn from these experiences.
“We are looking for big fights and world championship events. This fight is a big opportunity for me. Rene is a former world champion, he has the experience and both our styles will make for a great event. The pandemic held us back for a bit, but fortunately, we have stayed busy and ready for whatever comes after this fight. The first thing is we hope that, god willing, things come out in our favor on May 14.
“I want to give the fans a show, make it worth their ticket purchase. I also always want to show the fans what I am made of. This is the biggest fight of my career. Rene is a strong, hungry fighter and I know that fans will enjoy our fan-friendly style on fight night.”
Nicaraguan Alvarado, 34, is keen to get back in the winner’s column after a horror 2021 that saw him lose three fights on points along with his world title.
“First of all, I am grateful to god for my good health and this new opportunity. This is a very important fight for me after losing three straight fights. I know that Zepeda is a high-caliber fighter and defeating him would be a big boost to my career,” Alvarado said.
“You can’t compare two fights; they will never look the same. [Roger] Gutierrez is more of a boxer, whereas Zepeda is a more come-forward type of fighter. I know both our styles will meet for a fan-friendly event. I know we will both go into the ring ready to come forward and give it our all. We are just hoping that we will positively result on fight night.
“The love for the sport keeps me motivated. It gives me the will to continue even after my losses. This is one of the biggest opportunities of my career. If I can defeat Zepeda, it will invigorate my career.”
