Back in the ring: La Quinta native Brandun Lee returns Sunday in Zuffa Boxing debut

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) -- Brandun Lee is getting back in the ring this weekend, ending a year-long layoff.

The La Quinta native will take on Cain Sandoval in a 10-round welterweight fight Sunday, June 28 at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, NV.

Lee (30-0 with 23 knockouts) is fighting for the first time since his win over Elias Araujo last June, while also making his Zuffa Boxing debut.

The 27-year-old signed with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing promotion company in April with the hopes of getting more exposure and bigger fights to promote his career.

This fight against Sandoval will be broadcast LIVE on Paramount Plus. Lee is listed as slight favorite against Sandoval who is 17-1-0 in his professional career.

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