2<\/p>\n Roach has got a shot at the world title at lightweight for first time since missing out against DavisCredit: GETTY<\/p>\n His rival touched down on the canvas in what wasn’t counted as a knockdown, and the pair then couldn’t be separated on the judges’ tallies.<\/p>\n Afterwards, a majority draw was declared between himself and Isaac Cruz for the WBC interim title later that year, where he was unfortunate not to get the nod.<\/p>\n But the doom and gloom has finally been lifted, having now earned a deserved shot at the WBC lightweight crown.<\/p>\n It has been officially confirmed that he will take on William Zepeda for the vacant title, after the governing body ordered the clash following Stevenson’s departure from the division<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read More In Boxing<\/p>\n The event will land in Las Vegas on August 1, and will land on cable TV in the US via TNT and truTV, while being made available worldwide on DAZN.<\/p>\n Roach and Zepeda’s clash will headline DAZN’s latest series ‘The Fight’ and could well deliver a thrilling spectacle.<\/p>\n Roach and Zepeda react to title shot<\/p>\n The former is extremely excited to be competing again for world glory.<\/p>\n It would see him become a two-weight champion, having also won straps at super-featherweight.<\/p>\n He said of the clash: “This is my fourth consecutive world title fight [sic] coming up in a different weight class.<\/p>\n “No doubt, I am bringing boxing back, and I\u2019m coming for the top spot. I want the pound-for-pound belt layer.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n 2<\/p>\n They will fight for the belt vacated by Stevenson after his success at super-lightweightCredit: Matchroom Boxing<\/p>\n On the night, he will face a stubborn challenge against Zepeda, who has lost just once as a pro.<\/p>\n Zepeda was only beaten by a pound-for-pound top fighter in Shakur Stevenson last time out, and it will be his second stab at the belt after his conqueror vacated it.<\/p>\n He said: “We\u2019ve been working hard since my last fight. <\/p>\n “We\u2019re at the forefront of the lightweight division, and we know every opponent at this level presents a serious challenge. <\/p>\n \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\u00a0Zepeda\u00a0is. <\/p>\n “I hope Lamont comes fully prepared, because we\u2019re going to put on a great show for the fans.\u201d<\/p>\n Watch Boxing on DAZN<\/p>\n *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue<\/p>\n Sign up to DAZN<\/a> to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.<\/p>\n Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate<\/a> from just \u00a324.99\/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.<\/p>\n Alternatively, DAZN Standard<\/a> is just \u00a315.99\/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.<\/p>\n![\"Gervonta](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/crop-2977189.jpg\")
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