Brandun Lee wants to become a champion, in and out of the ring.

Lee has passed every test, whether it is in his college classes or against fighters he has faced thus far.

Lee has another test tonight, the stiffest of his career thus far, but he expects to ace it with flying colors.

The hard-hitting junior welterweight prospect will square off against Camilo Prieto at the Grand Casino in Hinckley, Minnesota. The 10-round bout will headline a four-bout ‘ShoBpx’ telecast (Showtime, 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT).

At Thursday’s weigh-in, Lee in at weighed 141.75 pounds. Prieto weighed 141.5 pounds.

Lee (18-0, 16 knockouts), who resides in La Quinta, California, last fought on January 17 in a stay-busy fight, stopping Mexico’s Miguel Zamudio in the opening round. He made his ’ShoBox debut in his previous fight on September 20, knocking out Milton Arauz of Nicaragua in the second round.

The 20-year-old will be facing his toughest test to date as a pro in Prieto (15-2, 9 KOs), who resides in Miami and has won his last seven bouts. Despite being born in Florida, tonight will mark Prieto’s first fight in the United States.

Lee is confident he can dominate Prieto tonight.

“It’s just another day at the office for me,” Lee told Boxingscene over the phone earlier this week. “I’ve sparred better fighters than him. I’ve fought better amateurs than him. I know he’s my toughest opponent to date. He is a natural welterweight so I assume he is going to be stronger than me. He has that Cuban background and he’s a good boxer. I’m going to go in there and take care of business.”

“I’ve sparred fighters like Joel Diaz and Thomas Dulorme. Overall, I can adapt to any style and it’s all because of the sparring I get with different fighters.”

Lee has been busy over the last couple of years, fighting five times in 2018 and in 2019. The level of opposition he has faced before the Arauz fight has been less than average, but he believes staying active is more effective than staying idle.

He also credits his team for getting him fights, whether they have taken place in hole-in-the-wall places in Iowa, Kentucky, West Virgina, Texas, and even in Mexico.

“Cameron Dunkin has been one heck of an advisor,” said Lee, whose father is Korean and mother is Mexican. “He’s been keeping me busy and these are factors in helping me develop as a fighter.”

As much as Lee has tackled opposition in the ring, he has also tackled textbooks and exams in the classroom. Lee will receive his Associates of Arts (AA) degree from a local community college, but has high ambitions beyond that.

“After I graduate in May with my AA, I’m enrolling at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) to study criminal justice. I do want to get my Masters in business after I get my Bachelors.

With so much going on in and out of the ring, Lee may have his hands full. Lee believes he is destined to succeed in both. He is more confident he will excel at 140 pounds and become a world titleholder.”

“My Dad trains me and I have someone like Cameron Dunkin in my corner. I know what I signed up for and I go into each fight prepared to the best of my ability. Friday night is no different. I don’t overlook anyone.”

“I’m a fighter and I go into each bout knowing I have a job to do and what I have to do to execute.”

Francisco A. Salazar has written for BoxingSscene since September of 2012 and has covered boxing in Southern California and abroad since 2000. Francisco also covers boxing for the Ventura County (Calif.) Star newspaper. He can be reached by email at santio89@yahoo.com or on Twitter at FSalazarBoxing