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The WBC has ordered a title consolidation fight between champion William Zepeda and interim champion Jadier Herrera, giving both sides until October 20 to reach terms, Frank Warren confirmed.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 29

Schofield Pursues Zepeda Unification At 135

Floyd Schofield wants William Zepeda next for a lightweight unification fight, the unbeaten prospect told Fight Hub TV in an interview published this week.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 24

Zepeda Doubts Mason Would Last 12 Rounds With Him

WBC lightweight champion William Zepeda has his sights set on a unification bout with WBO titleholder Abdullah Mason but believes the 22-year-old would struggle to hear the final bell against him.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / August 10

Lamont Roach Jr. vs. William Zepeda Sees Viewership Increase on TNT Sports

After William Zepeda’s (34-1, 27 KOs) dominant unanimous decision over Lamont Roach Jr. (25-2-3, 10 KOs) on August 1, which was streamed live on TNT Sports (U.S.) and on DAZN worldwide, the TNT Sports viewership numbers are now in.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 5

Bradley Picks Mason Over Zepeda In Unification

Tim Bradley believes Abdullah Mason would beat William Zepeda in a potential lightweight unification bout, though the former champion expects a close fight.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 5

Zepeda Moves Up Lightweight Rankings After WBC Title Win

William Zepeda has risen in the lightweight divisional rankings following his victory over Lamont Roach for the WBC title. Zepeda controlled the bout against Roach to claim the 135-pound strap, according to ESPN's latest rankings update.

Boxing News / KO on SI / August 3

Lamont Roach Jr Reveals Reason for William Zepeda Loss

Washington native Lamont Roach Jr.'s bid to capture one of boxing's most prestigious titles fell short in a defeat Saturday night against Mexico's William Zepeda.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / August 3

William Zepeda Wins WBC Lightweight Title by Dominating Lamont Roach in Unanimous Decision

William Zepeda redeemed himself with a career-best boxing performance, overwhelming Lamont Roach Jr. to capture the vacant WBC lightweight championship

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / August 2

Sunday Convo: Top Five Opponents For The New WBC Lightweight Champion William Zepeda

Who is next for William Zepeda? Zepeda (34-1, 27 KOs) won the vacant WBC lightweight title against Lamont Roach Jr. at the Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas. The emotional victory marked a feat Zepeda had yet to accomplish as a pro – becoming an outright belt-holder.

Boxing News / Bleacher Report / August 2

Watch: Roach Jr. defeats Zepeda for WBC Lightweight Title

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 2

William Zepeda beats Lamont Roach by UD on 2 August 2026

William Zepeda defeated Lamont Roach by unanimous decision in their lightweight contest at Roach vs. Zepeda. The Mexican moved to 35-1-0 as the judges' scorecards all favoured his work over the scheduled distance, handing Roach his second career defeat.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / August 2

William Zepeda Outclasses Lamont Roach to Capture Vacant WBC Lightweight Title

LAS VEGAS — William Zepeda turned the biggest setback of his career into the greatest triumph of his boxing journey. One year after suffering the first

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 2

William Zepeda beats Lamont Roach Jr. by UD on 2 August 2026

William Zepeda defeated Lamont Roach Jr. by unanimous decision in their lightweight clash at Roach vs. Zepeda. The Mexican pressed forward throughout the scheduled distance, earning the nod from all three judges to move his record to 35-1.

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Almeria News / KO on SI / August 1

Lamont Roach Jr vs William Zepeda Live Results

The second edition of 'The Fight' on TNT ends with one of the most anticipated title fights of the summer, as Lamont Roach Jr. takes on William Zepeda for the vacant WBC lightweight championship.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / July 31

Lamont Roach vs. William Zepeda: When It Starts and Ring Walk Times

This Saturday, two of boxing's top lightweight contenders get a chance to bounce back in one of the division's biggest fights of the summer when Lamont Roach Jr.

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 31

Lamont Roach Jr vs William Zepeda Odds, Prediction & Analysis

The WBC lightweight championship will be settled on Saturday whenLamont Roach Jr. squares off against William Zepeda in a 12-round fight in Las Vegas. Not only will the winner claim a major world title, but they will hold leverage in an attempt to clean out the division.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 30

William Zepeda Can’t Handle The Heat, Says Lamont Roach

The WBC lightweight title is up for grabs, and William Zepeda (33-1, 27 KOs) and Lamont Roach Jr (25-1-3, 10 KOs) haven’t taken their eyes off it. As they prepare to fight it out in Las Vegas on August 1, Roach is certain that Zepeda is not ready to handle what he has to offer.

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 29

William Zepeda Chases Title With No Intentions of Changing His Style

Boxers usually possess the ability to adapt and the skill of adjusting in the middle of a fight. Plans can lead to different outcomes, as seen when Muhammad Ali successfully employed the rope-a-dope against George Foreman and when Oscar De La Hoya foolishly stayed away from Felix Trinidad.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 27

Lamont Roach Jr vs William Zepeda: Preview, Betting Odds & Fight Card

TNT Sports and DAZN host the second event of their multiyear partnership on Saturday night, August 1, as Lamont Roach Jr. and William Zepeda battle for the vacant WBC lightweight title at the Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Boxing News / KO on SI / May 16

WBC Books Lamont Roach Jr and William Zepeda in Title Fight

The WBC officially has its two candidates in place to replace the recently stripped Shakur Stevenson as its next lightweight champion. Three months after controversially taking the belt off Stevenson, the WBC is ready to move on by booking its next vacant title fight.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / June 27, 2025

Shakur Stevenson Dismisses William Zepeda’s Power

Despite William Zepeda’s reputation as one of the lightweight division’s most relentless power punchers, Stevenson isn’t impressed. In fact, he’s outright dismissing it.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / June 3, 2025

William Zepeda is Confident Ahead of WBC Title Clash: He Vows to 'Run Shakur Out of the Ring' on July 12

Oscar De La Hoya says William Zepeda believes WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson has the “perfect style for me,” expressing full confidence heading into their July 12th showdown.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 30, 2025

William Zepeda Vs Tevin Farmer 2 Results: Zepeda Secures Majority Decision Win

William Zepeda strengthened his claim as the mandatory challenger for IBF lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson by securing a majority decision victory over Tevin Farmer in their rematch on Saturday night. The judges scored the fight 114-114, 116-112, and 115-113 in favor of the defending champion.

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