Lamont Roach faces William Zepeda for vacant WBC lightweight title in Las Vegas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 8:41 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Lamont Roach Jr. is set to challenge William Zepeda for the vacant WBC lightweight title on Saturday in Las Vegas. The matchup reflects a shift in boxing, as various promotional entities collaborate, including TGB Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions, ProBox Promotions, and Top Rank. Roach believes the atmosphere is better for fighters now, with fewer barriers to making significant fights. This comes after his controversial draws against Gervonta Davis and Isaac Cruz last year. Roach claims to be a more prepared fighter heading into this bout, having studied Zepeda’s past performances closely.
- •Roach faces Zepeda in Las Vegas on Saturday for WBC lightweight title.
- •The card features multiple promotional collaborations, indicating a change in boxing dynamics.
- •Roach aims to improve his standing after previous controversial draws.
- •He has analyzed Zepeda's fight history to prepare for the bout.
- •Roach believes boxing conditions are favorable for fighters today.
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Lamont Roach vs. William Zepeda is a showcase for what boxing can be opposite Zuffa in the modern era
"Boxing spent decades allowing rival promoters to prevent its best fights from happening, but Roach believes those days may be over.
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