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FCR champion Bernardo Sopai faces tough opponent in first title defense
Bernardo Sopai will defend his bantamweight title at FCR 15. Photo: Patrick Persson
The Fight Club Rush bantamweight champion Bernardo Sopai is set for his first title defense, as he will clash with France’s Julien Lopez in the FCR 15 main event. The promotion just announced the fight on social media.
In a comment to Maximum Sports, the reigning champion is confident going into his first title defense, in his hometown of Stockholm.
“I’m ready to defend my belt, I can’t wait for the fight,” Sopai said. “I will bring a show and the fans can expect fireworks. I’m way better than what I showed in my last fight, I never stopped training and I’m getting better every day. On February 25 I will show that. And still!” (Translated from Swedish by Frontkick)
Sopai won the title after defeating Karlen Minasian via a second-round stoppage at FCR 13 in August, and now enters the cage with a professional record of 9-2. The challenger Lopez goes into the fight with a record of 5-2-1.
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Current fight card for FCR 15
FCR 15 will take place at Strawberry Fields by Quality Hotell Solna on February 25, and will be the promotion’s second event in Stockholm.
Check out the announced bouts for the card below!
- Bantamweight title bout: Bernardo Sopai vs. Julien Lopez
- Featherweight bout: Alexander Lööf vs. Fernando Flores
- Bantamweight bout (amateur): Liam Pitts vs. David Hedlund
- Featherweight bout: Wasi Adeshina vs. Glenn McVeigh
- Bantamweight bout: Hecher Sosa vs. Frederik Skov Strauss
- Lightweight bout: Martin Corney vs. TBA
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