August 13, 2026

Photograph : Roach Jr. and Zepeda: Lightweight Title Fight

Lamont Roach Jr., left, and William Zepeda face off during a news conference at Virgin Las Vegas Thursday, July 30, 2026. The boxers are scheduled to fight for a vacant WBC lightweight title at the casino on Saturday. Boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya holds the title belt.

Steve Marcus

Lamont Roach Jr., left, and William Zepeda face off during a news conference at Virgin Las Vegas Thursday, July 30, 2026. The boxers are scheduled to fight for a vacant WBC lightweight title at the casino on Saturday. Boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya holds the title belt.