Hector Tanajara has warned William Zepeda that he hasn’t fought the same calibre of opponent that he has ahead of their showdown on Friday.

Unbeaten fighters go up against each other as Tanajara (19-0, 5 KOs) faces Zepeda (22-0, 20 KOs) at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, California, live on DAZN.

It sees Tanajara back in action for the first time since January 2020, and the 24-year-old is excited to show the world what he is capable of in the lightweight division.

Tanajara told KSAT12 Sports: “I’m glad to be back in the ring, it’s been a while. I actually know my opponent a little bit, I sparred with him one time at the Olympic Training Center when we were like 15-16-years-old. He’s a lefty, a come-forward fighter. But I don’t think he’s fought the opposition that I have.

“I’ve had a great camp, probably the best sparring and the best work I’ve had in my whole career. I’m ready to show everyone who I am in this weight class.

“I’m just blessed, this is something I’ve worked for my whole life. Since I started boxing, this is a dream I’ve had, to stay undefeated, to win world titles. I know my hard work is paying off little by little. Hopefully, I get a shot at a world title soon and I’ll become world champion.”

Elsewhere on the bill, Joseph Diaz returns to action, as he goes up against Javier Fortuna for the WBC Interim lightweight title.