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Zepeda Defeats Roach To Win World Title

William Zepeda Wins Vacant WBC Lightweight Championship

On August 1, William Zepeda defeated former WBA junior lightweight world champion Lamont Roach, Jr. in Las Vegas to win the vacant WBC lightweight championship. Zepeda, who entered the fight as an underdog, improved his record to 34-1 with 27 knockouts. Roach, on the other hand, now stands at 25-2-3 with 10 knockouts.

According to pre-fight expectations, many believed that Roach’s boxing skills would give him an advantage. However, Zepeda was able to overcome these expectations and secure the win, claiming the vacant WBC lightweight title in the process.

Article source: haitiliberte.com | Image credit: FightNews

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