Get ready for what could be the Fight of the Year! We’re talking Lamont Roach Jr. and William Zepeda slugging it out for a vacant WBC lightweight title, and this isn’t some pay-per-view trap. This epic scrap is landing on basic cable, baby, reaching way more households than usual. Mark your calendars, because Saturday, August 1, 2026, is going to be electric.
Roach Jr. Needs That Definitive Win Against Zepeda’s Power
This main event has all the makings of an absolute classic. Lamont Roach Jr., rocking a 25-1-3 record with 10 KOs, is stepping into The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas against William Zepeda, who boasts an incredible 33-1 record with a whopping 27 KOs. These guys are fighting for the vacant WBC lightweight title over 12 rounds, and the stakes could not be higher, especially for Roach.
Seriously, if you saw Roach battle Gervonta Davis, you know the deal. Most folks, myself included, felt like Roach got robbed that night at the Barclays Center. He put on a clinic, but it ended in a majority draw. Then, in December 2025, he had another high-profile fight with Isaac Cruz, and guess what? Another majority draw. This dude is hungry, and he absolutely needs a definitive victory here. He has to prove he can take down an upper-echelon fighter, and Zepeda is definitely that kind of challenge. This isn’t just a title fight, it’s Roach’s chance at redemption.
Two World Titles on One Card, and You Can Watch It All
But wait, there’s more than just the main event! The co-feature is stacked with another world title fight: Raymond Muratalla (24-0, 17 KOs) goes up against Robson Conceicao (21-3-1, 10 KOs) for the IBF lightweight title. Muratalla is undefeated and making his second title defense, while Conceicao is a 2016 Olympic gold medalist who has already held a world title. Two world titles at 135 pounds on one card? That’s what elevates this whole event way beyond just a good main event.
The card also includes Charles Conwell vs. Paul Kroll, which is definitely one to catch as you’re settling in. Plus, we’ve got Raul Curiel vs. Quinton Randall, Gurgen Hovhannisyan vs. Uila Mau’u, and Dylan Capetillo vs. Erick Jahir Urvina rounding out the six bouts. While the undercard beyond the top two fights is a bit thinner, those two title fights alone are worth the price of admission. Oh, and speaking of price, get this: You can watch it live on TNT and truTV in the U.S. That’s huge! A 12-round world title fight on basic cable means everyone can tune in without dropping a fortune on PPV. Worldwide, it’s on DAZN.
The broadcast kicks off at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. You’ll want to be locked in by 9 p.m. ET for the co-feature, and the main event ring walks are expected around 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT. This whole show is the debut of “The Fight,” a new monthly live boxing series from TNT Sports and DAZN. They’re coming out of the gate with aggressive matchmaking, and we are here for it. Don’t miss this one!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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