Billy Joe Saunders will defend his WBO super-middleweight Name against Marcelo Esteban Coceres at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on November 9.
If he makes his US debut on the KSI-Logan Paul two invoice, which is live on Sky Sports Box 27,, saunders will tackle the Argentinian.
Even the 29-year-old (28-0, KOs 13) became a two-weight world champion when he claimed the empty title in a major decision over Shefast Isufi in Stevenage in May.
Im really excited about battling in LA and making my specialist American debut and my very first fight under the Matchroom umbrella, said Saunders.
Marcelo Esteban Coceres is a tough, world-class operator, an unbeaten fighter and I certainly feel that the pressure to outperform him and look great on such a large platform. Training is going well, I just need to stay focused and get the work done.
Promoter Eddie Hearn said:I cant wait to watch Billy Joe glow stateside and exactly what a huge platform to perform it. Hes right in the mix for all the huge fights in 2020 but he can not slip up here and if he could make a statement against Coceres afterward I really believe he will land a monster in the first half next year.
The 28-year-old has been held to a draw his second fight, although coceres can also be undefeated with 28 victories, 15 within the space.
El Terrible will fight in America for the first time and will proceed up because of his first tilt at a domain name to 168lbs.
Adam Smith, head of Sky Sports Boxing, said:We are really excited to have the excellent Billy Joe Saunders back on Sky – and what an evening to make his reappearance!
This is a true chance for our developing game to achieve a new audience with world-class fighters in action before the YouTube celebrities KSI and Logan Paul clash. Bring November 9th!
Big-punching middleweight Nikita Ababiy, also undefeated lightweight Devin Haney, charged as the next Floyd Mayweather may even feature before the KSI-Logan Paul rematch, on the thrilling bill in the Staples Center.
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