USA: In a thrilling championship doubleheader at The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, William “El Camarón” Zepeda put on a relentless masterclass in pressure fighting to defeat Lamont Roach Jr. via unanimous decision. With this high-stakes victory, Zepeda captured the vacant WBC lightweight world championship, overcoming Roach’s sharp counter-punching with an extraordinary volume of punches over 12 hard-fought rounds.
The co-feature showcased undefeated rising contender Raymond Muratalla, who successfully defended his IBF lightweight title with a dominant, clinical unanimous decision victory over veteran former world champion Robson Conceição.
Zepeda’s Relentless Work Rate Overwhelms Roach Jr.
From the opening bell, Lamont Roach Jr. looked to establish his rhythm using precise jabs and lightning-fast right-hand counters. Roach enjoyed moments of success during mid-range exchanges, finding gaps in Zepeda’s defence. However, the sheer offensive output of the Mexican southpaw soon took over.
Beginning in the second round, Zepeda ramped up his signature high-tempo offence, unleashing multi-punch combinations to both the head and body that forced Roach onto the defensive. According to CompuBox metrics, Zepeda maintained an astonishing pace, throwing nearly 900 punches across the 12-round distance.
Although Roach displayed incredible heart and fought back valiantly during the late rounds, he struggled to halt Zepeda’s forward momentum. When the final bell sounded, all three judges scored the bout clearly for Zepeda: 118-110 and 117-111 (twice).
The victory elevates Zepeda’s professional record to 34-1, cementing his status at the very top of the talent-rich lightweight division.
Muratalla Controls Conceição in Co-Main Event
In the co-feature attraction, American standout Raymond Muratalla maintained his unblemished professional record with a disciplined, sharp performance against Brazilian veteran Robson Conceição.
Utilising superior footwork and varied distance-striking, Muratalla neutralised Conceição’s veteran craftiness over 12 rounds. While Conceição proved durable and avoided being knocked down, Muratalla’s consistent activity won over the judges, who swept the scorecards with identical tallies of 119-109, 119-109, and 118-110 in favour of the champion.
Complete Fight Card Results
| Weight Class / Title | Winner | Loser | Decision / Method |
| WBC Lightweight Championship | William Zepeda | Lamont Roach Jr. | Unanimous Decision (118-110, 117-111 x2) |
| IBF Lightweight Championship | Raymond Muratalla | Robson Conceição | Unanimous Decision (119-109, 119-109, 118-110) |
| Welterweight Bout | Raul Curiel | Quinton Randall | Majority Decision |
| Super Welterweight Bout | Charles Conwell | Paul Kroll | TKO (Round 9) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who won the William Zepeda vs. Lamont Roach Jr. fight?
William Zepeda won the fight by unanimous decision, with judges scoring it 118-110 and 117-111 (twice), capturing the vacant WBC lightweight world title.
Where was the championship event held?
The fight card took place at The Theatre at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Did Raymond Muratalla retain his title?
Yes, Raymond Muratalla defended his IBF lightweight championship by securing a clear unanimous decision victory over Robson Conceição.
What are the updated records for Zepeda and Roach?
Following the bout, William Zepeda improved his professional record to 34 wins and 1 loss, while Lamont Roach Jr. moved to 25-2-3.
