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Vacant WBC lightweight title bout

Entities: DAZN · Lamont Roach · William Zepeda · World Boxing Council (WBC) · The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Overview

In mid‑July, former champion Andre Dirrell warned Lamont Roach that relying on judges could jeopardize his chance at the vacant WBC lightweight championship, urging him to increase aggression against pressure‑foreman William Zepeda. Dirrell cited Roach’s recent majority‑draws with Gervonta Davis and Isaac Cruz as evidence that a clear, decisive performance would be needed to avoid another split decision.

A week later the fight was officially scheduled for August 1, 2026, at The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas. Roach (25‑1‑3) and Zepeda (33‑1) will contest the belt formerly held by Shakur Stevenson, with the event broadcast live on DAZN and TNT in the United States. The undercard will feature an IBF lightweight title bout among other matches.

Timeline

  1. about 6 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Lamont Roach and William Zepeda set for vacant WBC lightweight title bout in Las Vegas

    Lamont Roach vs. William Zepeda will fight for the vacant WBC lightweight title in Las Vegas on Aug 1 2026; the card airs live on DAZN and TNT.

  2. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Lamont Roach urged to avoid judges in WBC lightweight title bout

    Andre Dirrell cautions Lamont Roach to be more aggressive and not leave the August 1 WBC lightweight title fight against William Zepeda to the judges, citing recent draws.

Sources

bigfightweekend.com · boxingnews.com · boxingnews24.com · eastsideboxing.com