William Zepeda
7 stories covering William Zepeda — news, results and analysis.
Sam Noakes Wants William Zepeda Next — But Berinchyk Comes First
At 18-1 with a 16-KO record, Noakes eyes a WBC title shot against Zepeda — but he has to get past ex-champ Denys Berinchyk on Saturday first.
Aug 28, 2026
Zepeda Wants Shakur Stevenson Rematch — And Shakur Admits Why
Stevenson calls the Mexican volume-puncher his toughest test at 25-0, but a lopsided first meeting means the demand isn't exactly deafening.
Aug 4, 2026
Lamont Roach Vows to Return After WBC Loss to William Zepeda
Roach says his timing was off and Zepeda's work rate did the damage — but he's promising a different result if the two meet again.
Aug 3, 2026
William Zepeda Wins WBC Lightweight Title as Roach Runs Winless in Three
Zepeda outboxed Lamont Roach for the vacant WBC 135 lb belt on scores of 117-111 twice and 118-110, moving to 34-1 with an eye on undisputed.
Aug 2, 2026
Crawford Warns Roach: Pick Up the Volume or Zepeda Punishes You
Terence Crawford, 42-0 and fresh off beating Canelo, says Lamont Roach's low output could sink him against 33-1 volume machine William Zepeda for the vacant WBC lightweight strap.
Aug 1, 2026
Roach vs Zepeda: Can a Technician Outlast El Camaron's Volume?
The vacant WBC lightweight title is up for grabs Saturday. Roach (25-1-3) hasn't lost since 2019, but Zepeda (33-1, 27 KO) brings relentless work rate.
Jul 31, 2026
Roach vs Zepeda: Vacant WBC Lightweight Belt Up for Grabs in Vegas
Two-time controversial-draw victim Lamont Roach meets Shakur Stevenson's only conqueror William Zepeda for the vacant WBC lightweight title on August 1.
Jul 26, 2026