Junior featherweight contender Mikiah Kreps faces Mayerlin Rivas tonight in Niagara Falls

Mikiah Kreps is on the cusp of a world title fight. Defeating a solid contender and former world title challenger could go a long way in making that happen.

Kreps will face Mayerlin Rivas Friday night at the Seneca Niagara Hotel and Casino in Kreps’ hometown of Niagara Falls, New York. The 10-round bout will headline an All Star Boxing card that will stream live on ESPN Knockout (8 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. Mexico City time).

Promoter Tuto Zabala, Jr. has been impressed with Kreps’ progress...