Lamont Roach Jr. Refuses To Let Second WBC Title Chance Slip Away
Roach seeks redemption after two title draws, while Zepeda gets a second chance following a 2025 loss to Shakur Stevenson.
- Tonight in Las Vegas, Lamont Roach and William Zepeda collide for the vacant WBC lightweight title, headlining a Golden Boy card.
- Zepeda returns for a second shot after losing to Shakur Stevenson in July 2025, as redemption remains the common thread linking both fighters.
- The Washington, D.C. native enters following consecutive draws against Gervonta Davis and Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz, results that kept him from securing top honors.
- Former three-division undisputed champion Terence Crawford advised Roach to increase his punch volume, noting the fighter must improve his activity to succeed tonight.
- Roach acknowledges his opponent's hunger but maintains his own motivation reaches another level. "Nothing's stopping this desire that I have right here," said Roach to Secondsout.
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Terence Crawford's verdict on Lamont Roach vs William Zepeda title fight: "It could be bad for him"
has offered Lamont Roach some words of wisdom ahead of his vacant WBC world title clash with William Zepeda. The sanctioning body’s two leading lightweight contenders will collide this evening, headlining a Golden Boy card in Las Vegas. Zepeda has therefore been presented with a second stab at the WBC 135lb strap, despite coming off […] The post Terence Crawford’s verdict on Lamont Roach vs William Zepeda title fight: “It could be bad for him” a…
Lamont Roach Jr. Refuses To Let Second WBC Title Chance Slip Away
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Lamont Roach Jr Vs Willam Zepeda: Bonafide Banger On TNT
This Saturday night from Las Vegas, Nevada, Lamont Roach Jr faces William Zepeda. This headliner is an interesting style clash that will produce plenty of action for the fans. This ... read more Lamont Roach Jr vs Willam Zepeda: Bonafide Banger on TNT @ Boxing News 24/7
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