LOS ANGELES — Omar Trinidad, a rising featherweight attraction, will be defending his regional WBC title against Hector Andres Sosa on October 26 at Commerce Casino in California.
Tom Loeffler, the boss of 360 Promotions, sees this as an opportunity to showcase an unbeaten fighter with a strong fan base on a path similar to GGG’s rise to the top of the sport.
Trinidad has been drawing loud crowds to his fights in LA and putting on thrilling performances. With a record of 16-0-1 and 13 KOs, he is aiming for his fifth consecutive finish against Sosa.
The upcoming Trinidad-Sosa fight will determine the No.2 position in the IBF’s featherweight rankings. Loeffler expressed excitement for the showdown and highlighted the potential for Trinidad to climb the rankings and challenge for a world title.
Trinidad is prepared for tough challenges in a talent-rich division and is ready for all the top opponents in the featherweight class.
Loeffler anticipates an exciting fight against Sosa, recognizing it as Trinidad’s biggest challenge yet, but crucial for his development as a future world champion.
Alan Dawson is World Boxing News Lead Writer, a 2 x Sports Journalist of the Year finalist, and 5 x BWAA awards winner. Follow Alan @AlanDawsonSport.