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 Promotions card.
- Zepeda returns for a second shot after losing to Shakur Stevenson in July 2025, as redemption remains the common thread linking both fighters seeking elusive titles.
- Washington, D.C. native Roach enters following consecutive draws against Gervonta Davis and Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz, results that kept him from securing top honors despite strong performances.
- Former three-division undisputed champion Terence Crawford advised Roach to increase his punch volume, telling FightHype this represents a critical area of improvement for the 30-year-old.
- Roach acknowledges his opponent's hunger but insists his own desire remains unshaken. "I've been in the position he's been," Roach told Secondsout, "so I know he's hungry. But nothing's stopping this desire that I have right here.
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