Lamont Roach vs William Zepeda
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Scheduled Fight
Lamont Roach vs William Zepeda — Saturday, 1 August 2026
Roach vs. Zepeda · DAZN, TNT · Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas, USA · 12 rounds · lightweight
Full Event Details →Lamont Roach
"The Reaper"
29-1-3William Zepeda
"Camaron / ("Shrimp")"
34-1-0Physical Comparison
William Zepeda has the height edge at 175cm vs 170cm for Lamont Roach — a 5cm difference that gives Zepeda the ability to fight behind range.
Lamont Roach holds a 168cm reach advantage (173cm vs 5cm). This longer reach can be the difference-maker at distance, allowing Roach 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 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
Roach'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 vs William Zepeda — FAQ
- What are Lamont Roach's and William Zepeda's records?
- Lamont Roach is 29-1-3 (0 KOs). William Zepeda is 34-1-0 (0 KOs).
- Who is taller — Lamont Roach or William Zepeda?
- William Zepeda is taller at 175cm vs 170cm — a 5cm advantage.
- Who has the longer reach — Lamont Roach or William Zepeda?
- Lamont Roach 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.