South Africa could have a brand new heavyweight world champion in just a little over six weeks after Kevin Lerena’s bout with Daniel Dubois was confirmed on Thursday.
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Promoter Frank Warren introduced the title fight between Lerena and British WBA (common) champion Dubois on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Saturday, 3 December.
At 1.85m, Lerena will give away 11cm in peak, however he’s doubtless to be inside 4kg of his opponent, who has a report of 18 wins (17 KOs) and one loss.
Kevin Lerena known as out Dubois
The showdown represents Kevin Lerena’s first alternative to compete for a high belt, having moved up from cruiserweight, the place he defended his IBO title six instances.
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The 30-year-old from Johannesburg known as out Dubois in a latest Instagram submit to make the fight occur.
“What are you scared of? You can run, but you can’t hide. You can duck me, you can try to avoid me. But eventually, our paths will cross,” Lerena mentioned.
Now, he’ll step into the ring and check out to emulate the likes of Corrie Sanders and Francois Botha in turning into a recognised heavyweight champion from Mzansi.
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“See you soon (UK). It doesn’t get any bigger – co-main event … Lerena vs Dubois for the WBA world title #AndTheNew,” Lerena posted on his social media accounts on Thursday.
The 25-year-old Dubois is the present WBA (common) champion, who claimed the belt in June when he beat American Trevor Bryan through a fourth-round knockout in Miami.
Lerena – who’s promoted by Rodney Berman of Golden Gloves – and Dubois will fight on the undercard of the WBC heavyweight title bout between Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora.
