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

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

RANK_REASON This is a significant boxing match for a major world title, featuring notable fighters and broadcast partnerships. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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• DAZN
• Devin Haney
• Gervonta Davis
• Golden Boy Promotions
• Isaac Cruz
• Keyshawn Davis
• Lamont Roach Jr.
• ProBox Promotions
• Raymond Muratalla
• Robson Conceicao
• Shakur Stevenson
• Teofimo Lopez
• TGB Promotions
• TNT Sports
• William Zepeda

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