WBC interim lightweight champion William Zepeda of Mexico defends his title in a rematch with Tevin Farmer this weekend in Cancun. The two Southpaws go at each other again following an exciting and fullsome first encounter in Riyadh last November, where William Zepeda won the vacant title with a split decision. Veteran Tevin Farmer, a former IBF Super featherweight champion, is on a two-fight skid and, despite his impressive showing last time, is a huge underdog according to the bookmakers. The winner of this rematch would position themselves for a possible challenge for the full WBC lightweight crown currently held by Shakur Stevenson.
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BOXING: WBC Interim Lightweight Championship
Where to Watch: DAZN
Venue: Poliforum Benito Juarez, Cancun, Mexico
Date: 30.03.2025 06:00
William Zepeda
28-year-old William Zepeda made his professional debut nearly 10 years ago with a knockout victory. He is unbeaten in 32 professional fights with 27 ending by knockout. Having dominated all his rivals, "Camaron" (shrimp) has his eyes set on gaining a lightweight title, in a division that has four champions for the four sanctioning bodies. Last year, he made giant strides towards his goal, defeating Maxi Hughes in the WBA and IBF title eliminator in March before squeezing past Farmer for the WBC interim lightweight strap. In their first fight in November, Zepeda started on the front foot but was rebuffed by Farmer in the latter rounds and was knocked down in the fourth. William Zepeda rallied to win a split decision, depending on his work rate to land enough punches to sway two judges.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 28
- Height: 5’9”
- Reach: 69.5"
- Weight: 135 lbs (61kg)
- Record: 32-0
Tevin Farmer
American Tevin Farmer held the IBF Super featherweight title from 2018 to 2020, losing the title to Joseph Diaz after four successful title defenses. He moved up to lightweight, where he won three straight fights before the current 2 fight skid. "American Idol" started cautiously against Zepeda in their first fight last November but grew into the bout, successfully deploying his strong left hand to keep the Mexican at bay. Unfortunately, a willingness to stand and trade with his opponent and a fourth-round knockdown were not enough to give the 34-year-old Philly native the win, with one judge giving him the fight while the others went with the Mexican.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 34
- Height: 5'6"
- Reach: 67"
- Weight: 135 lbs (61kg)
- Record: 33-7-2 (1 Draw,1 NC)
Betting Odds
Tevin Farmer is a 6 odds underdog on 1xbet, which has William Zepeda by decision at 2.3 odds. Betway has Farmer to win at 5.00 and yes to the fight going the distance at 1.83 odds. Zepeda by KO is 1.95 on Bet365, with Tevin Farmer getting the knockout priced at 21 odds. Read more here.
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