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Part of situation: Zepeda claims vacant WBC lightweight title (8 clusters)

Lamont Roach Jr and William Zepeda meet for vacant WBC lightweight title in Las Vegas

Lamont Roach Jr William Zepeda WBC lightweight title Las Vegas Golden Boy Promotions

Lamont Roach Jr faces William Zepeda on August 1, 2026 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas for the vacant WBC lightweight world title. The fight will be shown live on TNT and truTV in the United States and streamed worldwide on DAZN. It is co‑promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, TGB Promotions and ProBox Promotions. Roach, who holds a 25‑1‑3 record with ten knockouts, warned Zepeda that he will "take him to dinner after I beat him" and said he will test Zepeda’s chin.

Oscar De La Hoya, the Golden Boy promoter, believes Zepeda will appear as a more complete fighter after his recent loss to Shakur Stevenson, adding that Zepeda will throw more punches, move his head more and show better footwork. De La Hoya also claims Roach should be credited with victories over Gervonta Davis and Isaac Cruz despite official draws, and argues the bout offers Roach a chance to cement his place among the division’s elite.

Entities

Golden Boy Promotions · Lamont Roach Jr · Lamont Roach Jr. · Las Vegas · Oscar De La Hoya · William Zepeda · World Boxing Council

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The bout will be broadcast live on TNT, truTV, and worldwide on DAZN. bigfightweekend.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Oscar De La Hoya expects Zepeda to show a more complete fighting style after his loss to Shakur Stevenson. www.boxingnews24.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Lamont Roach Jr’s record is 25‑1‑3 with 10 knockouts. bigfightweekend.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Oscar De La Hoya believes Roach beat Gervonta Davis and Isaac Cruz despite official draws. www.boxing247.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Lamont Roach Jr will fight William Zepeda on August 1, 2026 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas for the vacant WBC lightweight title. bigfightweekend.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Roach warned Zepeda that he will “take him to dinner after I beat him.” bigfightweekend.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] William Zepeda’s record is 33‑1 with 27 knockouts. bigfightweekend.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The fight is co‑promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, TGB Promotions, and ProBox Promotions. bigfightweekend.com

Sources

Lamont Roach Jr vs William Zepeda: Roach delivers bold warning for Aug. 1 [bigfightweekend.com]
about 1 month ago
De La Hoya Expects Complete Transformation From William Zepeda Against Lamont Roach [www.boxingnews24.com]
about 1 month ago
Oscar De La Hoya Believes Lamont Roach Beat Tank Davis And Pitbull [www.boxing247.com]
about 1 month ago