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Lamont Roach Jr. vs William Zepeda

Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors

Scheduled Fight

Lamont Roach Jr. vs William ZepedaSaturday, 1 August 2026

Roach vs. Zepeda · DAZN, TNT · Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas, USA · 12 rounds · lightweight

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Lamont Roach Jr.

"The Reaper"

29-1-3
VS
W

William Zepeda

"Camaron / ("Shrimp")"

34-1-0
29-1-3
Record
34-1-0
88%
Win Rate
97%
0%
KO %
0%
170cm
Height
175cm
173cm
Reach
5cm
30
Age
30
orthodox
Stance
southpaw
33
Total Bouts
35

Physical Comparison

William Zepeda has the height edge at 175cm vs 170cm for Lamont Roach Jr. — a 5cm difference that gives Zepeda the ability to fight behind range.

Lamont Roach Jr. holds a 168cm reach advantage (173cm vs 5cm). This longer reach can be the difference-maker at distance, allowing Jr. to land clean shots while staying out of danger.

This is a orthodox vs southpaw matchup — creating interesting angles and footwork dynamics. William Zepeda fighting from the southpaw stance often poses problems for orthodox fighters, particularly with the straight left hand and lead-foot positioning.

Record & Experience

Lamont Roach Jr. brings a record of 29-1-3 across 33 professional bouts (88% win rate).William Zepeda enters with 34-1-0 from 35 fights (97% win rate).

William Zepeda has the experience edge with 35 bouts compared to 33 — that's 2 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.

Age & Career Stage

Both fighters are 30 years old — this is a matchup between contemporaries at the same point in their careers.

Key Factors

Jr.'s Path to Victory

  • • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace

Zepeda's Path to Victory

  • • Use height and reach to fight at range
  • • Higher win percentage (97% vs 88%)
  • • Southpaw advantage against orthodox stance
  • • Greater professional experience (35 bouts)
  • • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms

Lamont Roach Jr. vs William Zepeda — FAQ

What are Lamont Roach Jr.'s and William Zepeda's records?
Lamont Roach Jr. is 29-1-3 (0 KOs). William Zepeda is 34-1-0 (0 KOs).
Who is taller — Lamont Roach Jr. or William Zepeda?
William Zepeda is taller at 175cm vs 170cm — a 5cm advantage.
Who has the longer reach — Lamont Roach Jr. or William Zepeda?
Lamont Roach Jr. has a longer reach at 173cm vs 5cm — a 168cm advantage.
Who has the higher knockout rate?
Both fighters share a 0% knockout rate — comparable finishing power.
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