Lamont Roach Jr. vs William Zepeda – Full Card, Date, Time & How to Watch
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All the Details on the Vacant WBC Lightweight Title Showdown in Las Vegas
Lamont Roach Jr. meets William Zepeda for the vacant WBC lightweight belt on Aug 1, 2026, at The Theater at Virgin Hotels. Here’s the full card, broadcast info and fight background.
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, boxing fans will gather (or log in) for what could be one of the year’s biggest lightweight nights. The main event pits America’s own Lamont Roach Jr., a 25‑1‑3 fighter with ten knockouts, against Mexico’s hard‑hitting William Zepeda, who carries a 33‑1 record and an impressive 27 KOs. Both men will step inside the ring at The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada, with the vacant WBC lightweight title waiting on the line.
Roach, who has been on a relentless world‑title grind (three straight draws in his recent bouts, including a split‑draw with Isaac Cruz last December), is looking to finally seize a belt. Zepeda, fresh off a loss to Shakur Stevenson in the summer of 2025, hopes to bounce back and claim his first world crown. The bout is being co‑promoted by Golden Boy alongside TGB Promotions and ProBox Promotions, so you can expect a well‑produced show.
Kick‑off is slated for 8 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Pacific). The broadcast will roll out on TNT and truTV for U.S. viewers—yes, basic cable, not a pay‑per‑view event—while the rest of the world can catch the action via DAZN. Expect the main‑event walk‑out to hover around 11 p.m. ET (8 p.m. PT), give or take a few minutes for arena chatter.
Sharing the top of the card is an IBF lightweight title defense: unbeaten Raymond Muratalla (24‑0, 17 KOs) versus seasoned challenger Robson Conceicao (21‑3‑1, 10 KOs). Muratalla’s crisp jab and perfect record make him a tough hurdle, while Conceicao brings experience and a gritty southpaw style.
The undercard rounds out the night with four solid match‑ups:
- Charles Conwell takes on Paul Kroll.
- Raúl Curiel faces Quinton Randall.
- Gurgen Hovhannisyan meets Uila Mau‘u.
- Dylan Capetillo squares off against Erick Jahir Urvina.
If you’re wondering how to tune in, just fire up your cable box for TNT or truTV, or hop onto DAZN if you’re outside the United States. The streaming platform will have the fight live, plus a replay for those who miss the midnight ring walk.
All told, the night promises a blend of high‑stakes championship drama, solid undercard action, and a Vegas ambiance that only a venue like The Theater at Virgin Hotels can deliver. Mark your calendar, set your reminder, and get ready for a fight night that could reshape the lightweight division.
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