Lamont Roach and William Zepeda Meet for WBC Lightweight Title

Lamont “The Reaper” Roach Jr. (25-1-2, 10 KOs) of Washington D.C. and undefeated Mexican sensation William “El Camarón” Zepeda (34-0, 27 KOs) battle for the vacant WBC Lightweight World Championship on Saturday, Aug. 1 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Headlining TNT Sports and DAZN’s “The Fight.

“This is my fourth consecutive world title fight coming up in a different weight class,” said Lamont Roach Jr. “No doubt, I am bringing boxing back, and I’m coming for the top spot. I want the P4P belt layer.”

“We’ve been working hard since my last fight. We’re at the forefront of the lightweight division, and we know every opponent at this level presents a serious challenge,” said William Zepeda. “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. I hope Lamont comes fully prepared, because we’re going to put on a great show for the fans.”

“William Zepeda has earned every bit of this opportunity,” said Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy. “For years, he has taken on every challenge put in front of him and established himself as one of the most exciting fighters in boxing with his relentless pressure, incredible work rate, and fan-friendly style. On August 1, fans are going to witness two world-class fighters battle for the WBC Lightweight World Championship, and I expect William Zepeda to show the world why he is one of the very best fighters in the sport today.”

“Lamont Roach has proven he belongs among the very top of the sport. On August 1, he faces a massive challenge in the relentless William Zepeda,” said Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. “Lamont is a world-class champion with incredible boxing acumen and D.C. grit. He’ll need every bit of it to turn back one of the most dangerous contenders in the lightweight division in Zepeda. It’s a classic matchup of skill versus pressure but I expect Lamont to fight fire with fire, which means fans at the Virgin hotel and those watching on TNT Sports and DAZN are in for a special night of boxing.”