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Roach vs Zepeda

Last updated: 2026-08-31

Aug 2, 2026 · The Theater at Virgin Hotels · Las Vegas, USA · Golden Boy Promotions

📺 Watch on: DAZN (main event also on TNT / truTV)

Results from Golden Boy Promotions Roach vs. Zepeda (WBC Lightweight) at The Theater at Virgin Hotels (Las Vegas, USA) on 2026/8/2. William Zepeda defeated Lamont Roach Jr. by unanimous decision (117-111, 117-111, 118-110) to win the vacant WBC lightweight world title. Full card with winners and finishes.

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Lamont Roach Jr.
WINWilliam Zepeda

Zepeda def. Roach Jr. — unanimous decision (117-111, 117-111, 118-110) to win the vacant WBC lightweight title

Key points

  • Result: William Zepeda def. Lamont Roach Jr. by unanimous decision (117-111, 117-111, 118-110) to win the vacant WBC lightweight world title
  • Date: 2026/8/2 JST (August 1 in Las Vegas) at The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas, USA
  • Zepeda improves to 34-1 (27 KO); Roach falls to 25-2-3 (10 KO)
  • Co-feature: IBF champion Raymond Muratalla def. Robson Conceicao by unanimous decision (119-109, 119-109, 118-110) -- 2nd successful defense
  • Promotion: Golden Boy Promotions · BOXING · Broadcast: DAZN (main event also on TNT / truTV)

Fight card

  • MAIN🏆 vacant WBC lightweight world titlelightweight
    Lamont Roach Jr.25-2-3vsWilliam Zepeda34-1-0WIN

    Zepeda def. Roach Jr. — unanimous decision (117-111, 117-111, 118-110) to win the vacant WBC lightweight title

  • 🏆 IBF lightweight world titlelightweight
    Raymond “Danger” MuratallaWINvsRobson “O Brabo” Conceição

    Muratalla def. Conceição — unanimous decision (119-109, 119-109, 118-110), 2nd defense of the IBF lightweight title

  • welterweight
    Raul “El Cugar” CurielWINvsQuintin “QuickDraw” Randall

    Curiel def. Randall — majority decision (95-95, 97-93, 100-90)

  • heavyweight
    Gurgen “Big Gug” HovhannisyanvsUila “Wymondley Punch” Mau’u
  • welterweight
    Joel IriarteWINvsJorge Lagunas

    Iriarte def. Lagunas — TKO, R8 2:48; retains the WBA Continental Gold title

  • super welterweight
    Charles “Bad News” ConwellWINvsPaul Kroll

    Conwell def. Kroll — TKO, R9 2:38

  • middleweight
    Fabian GuzmanWINvsAaron Coley

    Guzman def. Coley — unanimous decision (78-74, 78-74, 79-73)

  • super bantamweight
    Gael “El Terror” CabreraWINvsFrancisco Pedroza Portillo

    Cabrera def. Pedroza Portillo — unanimous decision (79-73, 80-72, 80-72)

  • lightweight
    Dylan “La Amenaza” CapetillovsJuan Carlos BecerrilWIN

    Becerril def. Capetillo — KO, R3 2:59

  • lightweight
    Dalis KaleiopuWINvsYeyery Castillo

    Kaleiopu def. Castillo — KO, R1 2:37

Report

William Zepeda defeated Lamont Roach Jr. by unanimous decision (117-111, 117-111, 118-110) on 2026/8/2 (Japan time; August 1 in Las Vegas) at The Theater at Virgin Hotels, capturing the vacant WBC lightweight world title.

William Zepeda out-worked Lamont Roach Jr. over twelve rounds behind constant forward pressure and a heavy volume of punches, winning his first world championship. In the co-feature, IBF lightweight champion Raymond Muratalla defeated Robson Conceicao by unanimous decision (119-109, 119-109, 118-110) for his second successful title defense.

The result closes out a ten-fight Golden Boy Promotions card headlined by the vacant WBC lightweight title.

Also on the card: Raul “El Cugar” Curiel vs. Quintin “QuickDraw” Randall (welterweight), Gurgen “Big Gug” Hovhannisyan vs. Uila “Wymondley Punch” Mau’u (heavyweight), Charles “Bad News” Conwell vs. Paul Kroll (super welterweight), Fabian Guzman vs. Aaron Coley (middleweight), and Dalis Kaleiopu vs. Yeyery Castillo (lightweight) rounded out the bill, along with Joel Iriarte, Gael “El Terror” Cabrera and Dylan “La Amenaza” Capetillo.

Full undercard results

DivisionResult
Super WelterweightRaul Curiel def. Quinton Randall — majority decision (95-95, 97-93, 100-90)
Super WelterweightCharles Conwell def. Paul Kroll — TKO, R9 2:38
Welterweight (WBA Continental Gold)Joel Iriarte def. Jorge Lagunas — TKO, R8 2:48
Super LightweightJuan Carlos Becerril def. Dylan Capetillo — KO, R3 2:59
MiddleweightFabian Guzman def. Aaron Coley — unanimous decision (78-74, 78-74, 79-73)
Super BantamweightGael Cabrera def. Francisco Pedroza Portillo — unanimous decision (79-73, 80-72, 80-72)
LightweightDalis Kaleiopu def. Yeyery Castillo — KO, R1 2:37

The announced heavyweight bout between Gurgen Hovhannisyan and Uila Mau'u does not appear in any of the result reports from the night. We have not been able to confirm why, so no result is published for it.

Sources

  • FIGHTMAG live results — https://www.fightmag.com/boxing-lamont-roach-jr-vs-william-zepeda-live-results/
  • Yahoo Sports / Bleacher Report live coverage (winners and scorecards match the above)

FAQ

Who won Roach vs. Zepeda?
William Zepeda defeated Lamont Roach Jr. by unanimous decision (117-111, 117-111, 118-110) on August 1, 2026, in Las Vegas to win the vacant WBC lightweight world title -- his first world championship.
What were the judges' scorecards for Zepeda vs. Roach?
All three judges scored it for Zepeda: 117-111, 117-111 and 118-110.
What happened in the co-feature, Muratalla vs. Conceicao?
IBF lightweight champion Raymond Muratalla defeated Robson Conceicao by unanimous decision (119-109, 119-109, 118-110), his second successful defense of the title.
How many fights were on the Roach vs. Zepeda card?
Ten bouts, headlined by Zepeda's win over Roach Jr. for the vacant WBC lightweight title.
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