Lerena targets another world title in cruiserweight return - EWN

Former world champion Kevin Lerena is set to make his long-awaited return to the cruiserweight division when he takes on Scotland’s Scott Forrest for the vacant WBC International Cruiserweight title.

The 10-round bout will take place on Saturday, 7 November, at the Centurion Convention Centre and will be broadcast live on SuperSport.

Lerena, who last competed at cruiserweight in 2020, says the return to the division has required sacrifice and discipline as he works to make the 90.7kg limit.

“I’m feeling good. This is my return to cruiserweight. I haven’t fought at cruiserweight since 2020, so it’s been six years,” Lerena said.

“The weight cut has been challenging, but it’s taken a lot of sacrifice and discipline, and that’s what it’s about.”

Lerena said he had already weighed 92kg at the WBC official weigh-in, leaving him with another two kilograms to shed before making the division’s limit.

Despite the demanding weight cut, the 34-year-old remains focused on reclaiming world championship status.