Late summer can be a hit and miss time for boxing. It's the time before the fall typically heats up. 2018 is no different with scraps like Garcia-Porter and Alvarez-Golovkin II right around the corner. It doesn't mean August can't have its intrigues. Saturday's lightweight title clash (ESPN, 10:30 PM EST) is a sort of crossroads fight. Challenger Jose Pedraza had a reign at 130 lbs. marked by inactivity, a controversial decision win over Edner Cherry, and a decisive defeat to Gervonta Davis. At 29, he needs a win here to prove he can truly be a force in the titled ranks.
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