WBO featherweight champion Rafael Espinoza may finally have his next opponent, with top contender Lorenzo Parra in line to challenge him on the Canelo Alvarez versus Christian Mbilli undercard in October.
Fernando Barbosa of ESPN KnockOut reports that the fight is being planned for the card, with the Venezuelan challenger getting his opportunity through the mandatory route.
Parra (24-1-1, 18 KOs) has worked his way to the No. 1 position in the WBO rankings at 126 pounds. That puts him directly in Espinoza’s path, providing the champion a mandatory defense after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
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