Lamont Roach vs William Zepeda set for vacant WBC title fight, August 1
Lamont Roach and William Zepeda are set to fight for the vacant WBC lightweight title on August 1. The match will take place at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and will be streamed live on DAZN. Both fighters are looking to bounce back from previous performances and aim to prove themselves in the lightweight division.
- ▪Lamont Roach has a record of 25 wins, 1 loss, and 3 draws, with 10 KOs.
- ▪William Zepeda holds a record of 33 wins, 1 loss, and 27 KOs.
- ▪Tickets for the fight will go on sale on June 5.
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