Boxing contenders Lamont Roach Jr. and William Zepeda are set to square off in a 12-round match for the vacant WBC Lightweight title belt. According to Yardbarker, the championship showdown takes place on Saturday, Aug. 1, at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The event is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with TGB Promotions and ProBox Promotions. Headlining TNT Sports and DAZN’s The Fight—a new monthly live boxing series—the card will be broadcast co-exclusively in the United States on TNT and truTV and worldwide on DAZN.
Lamont Roach Jr. and William Zepeda Clash for Vacant WBC Lightweight Title in Las Vegas
Lamont Roach Jr., fighting out of Washington, D.C., enters the ring with a professional record of 25-1-3 with 10 knockouts, according to Yardbarker. Roach is a former world champion at 130 pounds, having won the WBA title from Hector Garcia in 2023 before logging one defense and moving up in weight divisions, as reported by The Tennessean. Mexican contender William Zepeda brings a record of 33-1 with 27 knockouts into the matchup, according to Yardbarker. Once again, we’ve been given the opportunity to fight for a world championship, and we’re ready to show the world exactly who ‘El Camarón’ Zepeda is,
Zepeda stated in a press release cited by The Tennessean.
Recent Career Trajectories and Stakes at 135 Pounds
Both fighters enter the August 1 bout looking to bounce back from difficult tests against elite competition, according to AOL. Zepeda suffered the first loss of his professional career against Shakur Stevenson in July 2025, while Roach enters after consecutive majority draws against Gervonta Davis and Isaac Cruz, as detailed by si.com. Zepeda and Roach are respectively ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the WBC lightweight rankings, according to si.com. The winner will secure the vacant belt and position themselves among the division’s leading names at 135 pounds, with interim champion Jadier Herrera potentially awaiting the victor, notes si.com and AOL.
Ahead of the clash, fellow fighter Shakur Stevenson offered his prediction on social media regarding the matchup. I got Roach over Zepeda ngl and I lowkey got it BTA,
Stevenson tweeted, a sentiment highlighted by si.com, which noted the slang term implies he expects Roach to run away with the contest.
Full Fight Card and Broadcast Schedule
The event features an undercard that includes an additional lightweight title fight. According to The Tennessean and Yardbarker, Raymond Muratalla defends his IBF belt for the first time against former world champion Robson Conceição in the co-main event.
| Weight Class / Bout | Fighters | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Lightweight (Main Event) | Lamont Roach Jr. vs. William Zepeda | Vacant WBC Lightweight Title |
| Lightweight (Co-Main Event) | Raymond Muratalla vs. Robson Conceição | IBF Lightweight Title Defense |
| Welterweight | Raul Curiel vs. Quintin Randall | 10-Round NABF Bout |
| Heavyweight | Gurgen Hovhannisyan vs. Uila Mau’u | 10-Round Contest |
| Super Welterweight | Charles Conwell vs. Paul Kroll | 10-Round Contest |
According to AOL and The Tennessean, the main fight card broadcast begins at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT (6:30 p.m. CT), with main event ring walks expected approximately at 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT (10:15 p.m. CT). Viewers can watch the event live on DAZN worldwide, or on TNT and truTV in the United States, as reported by AOL and Yardbarker.
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