Zepeda, will compete against Regis Prograis for the vacant WBC super lightweight championship.

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Although Zepeda, 33, lost his first two championship bouts, neither loss was decisive.

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In July 2015, during his contest with Terry Flanagan the La Puente sustained a separated shoulder.

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Zepeda was unable to continue, so Flanagan (at the time 27-0) won the contest by technical knockout.

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The winner of Zepeda vs. Prograis will be required to face Ramirez (27-1, 17 KOs).

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Zepeda (36-2, 28 KOs, 2 NC) will defend his world title against his hometown rival in his third matchup.

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While Prograis (27-1, 23 KOs), a native of New Orleans, he is a resident of the greater Los Angeles area.

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To be honest, I like it. I always fight in the backyard of my adversary," Zepeda said.

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