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Roach Jr. and Zepeda to vie for WBC lightweight title in potential FOTY bout

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Lamont Roach Jr. and William Zepeda are set to fight for the vacant WBC lightweight world championship on August 1, 2026, in Las Vegas. This bout is anticipated to be a highly competitive match, potentially earning the title of Fight of the Year due to the contrasting yet exciting styles of the two boxers. The fight will be broadcast on TNT Sports and DAZN, aiming to bring major boxing events to more accessible platforms. AI

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Roach Jr. and Zepeda to vie for WBC lightweight title in potential FOTY bout

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Mazique, Contributor ·

    Lamont Roach Jr. Vs. William Zepeda: Date, Time And Why It Could Be FOTY

    Lamont Roach Jr. faces William Zepeda for the vacant WBC lightweight title in Las Vegas on TNT, truTV and DAZN. Here's the info and why it could be Fight of the Year.

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