Billy Joe Saunders will defend his WBO super-middleweight Name against Marcelo Esteban Coceres in the Staples Center.
If he makes his US debut saunders will handle the heavy-handed Argentinian.
Even the 29-year-old (28-0, KOs 13) became a two-weight world champion when he claimed the vacant title in a major decision over Shefast Isufi in Stevenage in May.
Im really looking forward to fighting in LA and making my professional American introduction and my first fight below the Matchroom umbrella, said Saunders.
Marcelo Esteban Coceres is really a demanding, world-class operator, even an unbeaten fighter and that I definitely feel the pressure to outperform him and look good on such a enormous platform. Training is going well, I just have to keep focused and get the work finished.
Promoter Eddie Hearn explained:I cant wait to watch Billy Joe shine stateside and exactly what a huge platform to perform it. He is right in the mix for all the big fights in 2020 however he can not slide up if he can make a statement against Coceres afterward I really believe he can land a monster in the first half next year
The 28-year-old was held to a draw in his second fight, although coceres is also undefeated with 28 victories, 15 within the space.
El Terrible will fight at America for the first time and will proceed up to 168lbs for his tilt at a domain name.
Adam Smith, head of Sky Sports Boxing, said:We are really excited to have the exceptional Billy Joe Saunders back on Sky – and what a night to make his reappearance!
This is a true opportunity for our developing game to attain a new audience with world-class fighters in action prior to the YouTube stars KSI and Logan Paul clash. Bring on November 9th!
Undefeated lightweight Devin Haney, charged as another Floyd Mayweather, also middleweight Nikita Ababiy may feature on the invoice at the Staples Center, ahead of this KSI-Logan Paul rematch.
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