{"id":713657,"date":"2026-06-04T00:31:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T00:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/713657\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T00:31:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T00:31:12","slug":"roach-zepeda-set-for-vacant-wbc-lightweight-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/713657\/","title":{"rendered":"Roach, Zepeda Set For Vacant WBC Lightweight Title"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lamont Roach Jr. and William Zepeda will fight for the vacant WBC lightweight championship on August 1 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The bout will headline the launch of TNT Sports and DAZN\u2019s new monthly boxing series, \u201cThe Fight.\u201d<\/p>\n

Roach enters the fight after consecutive high-profile appearances above his natural weight class. The former WBA super featherweight champion battled Gervonta Davis to a controversial majority draw in March 2025 and later fought Isaac Cruz to another majority draw at 140 pounds. Now he has a chance to claim a world title at lightweight.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis is my fourth consecutive world title fight coming up in a different weight class,\u201d Roach said. \u201cNo doubt, I am bringing boxing back, and I\u2019m coming for the top spot.\u201d<\/p>\n

Zepeda gets a second crack at a full world title after losing a unanimous decision to Stevenson in his most recent fight. The Mexican pressure fighter remains one of the division\u2019s leading contenders and has victories over Tevin Farmer, Joseph Diaz Jr., Maxi Hughes and Rene Alvarado.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve been working hard since my last fight,\u201d Zepeda said. \u201cOnce again, we\u2019ve been given the opportunity to fight for a world championship, and we\u2019re ready to show the world exactly who \u2018El Camar\u00f3n\u2019 Zepeda is.\u201d<\/p>\n

The fight pits two fighters coming off strong performances against elite opposition. Roach earned praise for his showing against Davis, while Zepeda enhanced his reputation despite falling short against Stevenson.<\/p>\n

Additional undercard bouts are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets go on sale June 5.<\/p>\n

Dan Ambrose is a boxing journalist at Boxing News 24, recognized for his direct analysis and extensive coverage of the global fight landscape. His reporting focuses on major bouts, divisional developments, and the sport\u2019s most discussed storylines.<\/p>\n

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