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Cepeda wins IBF eliminator

Andrew Karlov | Published March 17, 2024, 7:42 a.m.

William Cepeda (30-0, 26 KOs) defeated Maxim Hughes (26-7-2, 5 KOs) by fourth-round technical knockout in the main event of Golden Boy Promotions Boxing Night in Las Vegas. In his style, the Mexican set a high tempo from the first gong and broke down the Brit's defense. Hughes' corner took his boxer down after the fourth round. The fight was a qualifier for the IBF lightweight world title.

As part of the same evening, lightweight Floyd Schofield (17-0, 12 KOs) defeated Esteury Suero (13-2, 10 KOs) by disqualification in the fifth round.

The volume of William Zepeda is unmatched ????#ZepedaHughes pic.twitter.com/ZrHFFU7Auv
- DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) March 17, 2024

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