Raymond Muratalla defends IBF lightweight title in Las Vegas on Aug. 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Raymond Muratalla will defend his IBF lightweight title against challenger Robson Conceicao on August 1 at the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas. The bout is set for 12 rounds and will precede a main event featuring William Zepeda and Lamont Roach. Muratalla holds a record of 24-0 with 17 knockouts, having last fought on January 24, where he defeated Andy Cruz. Conceicao, a former world titleholder at 130 pounds, comes into the fight with a record of 21-3-1 and 10 KOs. Both fighters have extensive amateur backgrounds, each winning gold medals at the Olympics.
- •Muratalla defends IBF lightweight title on August 1
- •Conceicao is former champion and skilled challenger
- •Fight takes place at Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas
- •Muratalla's record stands at 24-0, 17 KOs
- •Conceicao boasts a record of 21-3-1, 10 KOs
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Raymond Muratalla will defend title in Las Vegas on Aug. 1
"Raymond Muratalla, who has Oxnard' Robert Garcia in his corner, will make another defense of the IBF lightweight title in Las Vegas on Aug. 1.
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