By Daily Sports on July 28, 2017
Luke Campbell will challenge for a world title for the first time when he meets WBA lightweight champion Jorge Linares in Los Angeles on 23 September.
The London 2012 gold medallist beat Darleys Perez in April to become Linares' mandatory challenger.
"I've worked from Olympic champion to the number one spot in the WBA and WBC rankings, and I feel now is the time to take my chance," said Campbell, 29.
Linares, 31, has beaten Briton Anthony Crolla in his past two fights.
The Venezuelan claimed both victories via the scorecards but was particularly impressive in March as he defended the WBA title for the second time.
He has held four world titles across three weight divisions in a 15-year professional career.
"I know Luke Campbell is a tough competitor with an incredible amateur and professional background, but I am confident that I will emerge victorious," he said.
Linares holds the WBA title, WBC Diamond belt and Ring Magazine titleIn addition to the WBA world title, Linares will also defend the WBC Diamond title and Ring Magazine belt at Los Angeles' "Fabulous" Forum.
•Photo shows Jorge Linares.
Source Daily Sports
Posted July 28, 2017
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