In a highly anticipated boxing match, William Zepeda faced off against Maxi Hughes in a 12-round IBF and WBA Lightweight World Championship Eliminator fight, held at Cosmo, Las Vegas. Zepeda, known as 'El Camarón', took on Hughes, a former IBO World Champion from England, marking Zepeda's first fight against an English opponent. The bout concluded with Zepeda securing a victory by technical knockout (TKO) after Hughes' corner stopped the fight after the fourth round, showcasing Zepeda's dominance in the ring. This win positions Zepeda closer to a world title opportunity, as the fight was a crucial eliminator for the IBF and WBA lightweight divisions. The event, part of the #ZepedaHughes fight card, was broadcast live on DAZN in front of a sold-out crowd and featured other notable matches including Tristan Kalkreuth's second-round knockout victory over Marquice Weston, and the professional debut of Joel Iriarte.
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William Zepeda is UNREAL 😤💥 #ZepedaHughes | LIVE on DAZN https://t.co/cz0xGzZgvJ
William Zepeda Is Top 5 In His Division‼️ But there’s a Puerto Rican fella out of New Jersey that would give him hell..😳 Will Oscar De La Hoya honor his word & make the fight happen❓🤷🏽♂️ #Boxing https://t.co/5dcRQjC0h2
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William Zepeda gets it done by stoppage 🥊✅ #ZepedaHughes https://t.co/QyFOv0PzLx
🚨BREAKING🚨 What a night!! And it all went down in front of a SOLD OUT CROWD 🙌🔥 #ZepedaHughes | LIVE on DAZN https://t.co/xrTQ8UT4SY
Nonstop action from William Zepeda 😤 #ZepedaHughes https://t.co/UhCdHLyWNq
Onslaught! William Zepeda overwhelms Maxi Hughes for TKO-4: Highlights https://t.co/0NVOZLabg7
Early night for William Zepeda, who out boxed Maxi Hughes in 4 rounds. Up next…world title bound 🔥🇲🇽🙌 #ZepedaHughes | LIVE on DAZN https://t.co/54SqWITgH0
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And Hughes' corner stops it after rd 4. Zepeda with an absolute destruction in a TKO win. What lightweight it going to want THAT? Somebody will be forced into as this was a WBA/IBF eliminator. #boxing #ZepedaHughes
Thank heavens Maxi’s corner calls it! Man. Zepeda delivered a beating. Respect to Maxi’s heart. #ZepedaHughes @GoldenBoyBoxing @loudibella
This is too much. Maxi looks maxed out. #ZepedaHughes @GoldenBoyBoxing @loudibella
Dag. Zepeda coming with that hurt! #ZepedaHughes @GoldenBoyBoxing @loudibella
Wow. Hughes still connecting. #ZepedaHughes @GoldenBoyBoxing @loudibella
Man. Zepeda just doesn’t stop. #ZepedaHughes @GoldenBoyBoxing @loudibella
William Zepeda Makes his way to the ring 🔥 Watch #ZepedaHughes live on https://t.co/FoiaUucI53 https://t.co/Kthb6wbBBH
Tristan Kalkreuth post-fight reaction #ZepedaHughes | LIVE on DAZN https://t.co/91ELu4i8kp
Zepeda is lighting him up. #ZepedaHughes @GoldenBoyBoxing @loudibella
Main event time and we're off. I don't think Hughes is gonna be able to keep Zepeda off of him....once Zepeda freezes you still, he puts his combinations together extremely well. #Boxing #ZepedaHughes
Victory walk for the undefeated Eric Priest 💪 #ZepedaHughes | LIVE on DAZN https://t.co/RLqreHnQLG
Main event time. #ZepedaHughes #boxing
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Maxi Hughes profile from @NickParkinson3. Hughes suffered a disputed loss to George Kambosos last summer. Hughes and William Zepeda about to make ring walks on DAZN. https://t.co/QsHgyiFB4H
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MAIN EVENT IS UP NEXT!! Team Zepeda let's hear it! 🇲🇽 #ZepedaHughes | LIVE on DAZN https://t.co/30Z5q6402T
Tristan Kalkreuth left his opponent STUNNED 🤯 #ZepedaHughes | LIVE on DAZN https://t.co/megBYilDbH
.@OscarDeLaHoya shares his fight night predictions 🔥 Watch #ZepedaHughes live on https://t.co/FoiaUucI53 https://t.co/YIz9wgYeST
Tristan Kalkreuth get it done in round 2 🥊 Watch #ZepedaHughes live on https://t.co/FoiaUucI53 https://t.co/Ws2Gc4wDvb
Tristan Kalkreuth scores a 2nd round KO with new trainer Brian “BoMac” McIntyre. “Sweet T” came out in the high guard and got touched coming forward, but the moment he broke a sweat he got Weston out of there with a double left hook. #ZepedaHughes #Boxing https://t.co/XDoeVA0OdV
A perfect backflip and landing after a perfect 2nd round stoppage. Let's go Sweet T!! #ZepedaHughes | LIVE on DAZN https://t.co/9bVoWzWtO7
The main event has arrived ⚔️ Watch #ZepedaHughes TONIGHT, live on https://t.co/FoiaUucI53 https://t.co/ZIXeAtnvA1
View from the office tonight for #ZepedaHughes Keep it locked in on @fighthype for whatever goes down tonight. #Boxing https://t.co/WfDltIqikh
On deck!! Joel Iriarte and his professional debut. Ask #ZepedaHughes | LIVE on DAZN https://t.co/ly0GAPTOK5
Joel Iriarte vs. Levy Josue Garcia Benitez up next ✅ Four rounds in the Welterweight devision. Who ya got? Watch #ZepedaHughes TONIGHT, live on https://t.co/FoiaUucI53 🥊 https://t.co/dvJnxKDQ5q
Ready to stand on business 🧳🫡 #ZepedaHughes | LIVE on DAZN https://t.co/TzulOs0mrV
Hit the ground runnin'! Newly signed, Joel Iriarte, makes his pro-debut opening the DAZN broadcast at 5pm PT! Tune in and don't miss out 💥 #ZepedaHughes | LIVE on DAZN March 16 🎟️: https://t.co/9zcNoic8TM https://t.co/ViKswjlaJa
Action from Las Vegas starts at 5pm PT on DAZN! #ZepedaHughes 🎟️: https://t.co/9zcNoic8TM https://t.co/2ZycWp2oF4
The fighters are ready, the stage is set ⚔️ Share your predictions for tonight's fight card ⬇️ Watch #ZepedaHughes live on DAZN, 8pm ET. https://t.co/weNy47v1mZ
𝗕𝗡 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: Maxi Hughes heads to America to mend a broken heart. Read here: https://t.co/OlyQ18v8Cp #ZepedaHughes https://t.co/n8MuAY0gS0
𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗱𝗱𝘀 @BoxerMaxiHughes 😤 #ZepedaHughes https://t.co/VzC9U0yrNh
Zepeda vs Hughes: Live updates and results, 8 pm ET https://t.co/JJbMlrbvoK
William Zepeda: Maxi Hughes is dangerous, but we will win the fight - @GoldenBoyBoxing @DAZNBoxing https://t.co/dsHTDOX3Mc
Oh, he shouldn’t have done that! 😤 Floyd Schofield 🆚 Esteuri Suero = 🔥 Catch it LIVE on DAZN March 16 | #ZepedaHughes https://t.co/FxKiiUDowV
William Zepeda And Maxi Hughes Make Weight Ahead Of Las Vegas Title Eliminator https://t.co/uaDLMAhxeb
William “El Camarón” Zepeda of Mexico will face his first English fighter and former IBO World Champion Maxi “Maximus” Hughes in a 12-round IBF and WBA Lightweight World Championship Eliminator fight at Cosmo Saturday. Fun never ends. @GoldenBoyBoxing https://t.co/iNJ8v7veEs
IT’S GOING DOWN TOMORROW IN LAS VEGAS‼️‼️‼️‼️ ⚖️ William Zepeda 133.8lbs Maxi Hughes 134.6lbs #ZepedaHughes #Boxing 🎥: https://t.co/nvThqjeOuN https://t.co/km0WIthLIU
MAIN EVENT IS READY TO GO 🔥 William Zepeda 133.8lbs Maxi Hughes 134.6lbs #ZepedaHughes | LIVE on DAZN March 16 WATCH THE WEIGH IN HERE: https://t.co/HQaRJa4QZ6 https://t.co/fkA3gUuuHB
Our co-main event ! 🤩 Floyd Schofield 134.8lbs Esteuri Suero 135lbs #ZepedaHughes | LIVE on DAZN March 16 WATCH THE WEIGH IN HERE: https://t.co/HQaRJa4QZ6 https://t.co/JlbrDAx6Ss
Don’t miss this one! Eric Priest 159.6lbs Jose Sanchez 160lbs #ZepedaHughes | LIVE on DAZN March 16 WATCH THE WEIGH IN HERE: https://t.co/HQaRJa4QZ6 https://t.co/bS9BHzAj5j
Tristan Kalkreuth ⚔️ Marquice Weston 💥 Watch the #ZepedaHughes weigh-in live at https://t.co/4jhbu4ubfL https://t.co/FjF4SfLSQd
Moving on to the next bout: Tristan Kalkreuth 198.6lbs Marquice Weston 201.6lbs #ZepedaHughes | LIVE on DAZN March 16 WATCH THE WEIGH IN HERE: https://t.co/HQaRJa4QZ6 https://t.co/qm9nGIGOI8
In the DAZN opener Joel Iriarte will be making his pro debut! Joel Iriarte 145.2lbs Bryan Carguacundo 142.8lbs #ZepedaHughes | LIVE on DAZN March 16 WATCH THE WEIGH IN HERE: https://t.co/HQaRJa4QZ6 https://t.co/lF4JZC7kvD
The fighters hit the scales in just 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 🚨 Watch the #ZepedaHughes weigh-in at 1pm ET live on https://t.co/4jhbu4ubfL ⚖️ https://t.co/DqlTW2QdaU
‘Improving’ Maxi Hughes Backed To Build On George Kambosos Performance Against William Zepeda https://t.co/7v7bSD8OSt