Mexican fighter William Zepeda conquered the lightweight world title after a high-performance training camp lasting between 50 and 60 days, focusing on cardiovascular endurance, strength, explosiveness, and intense sparring sessions. The camp included altitude training, tactical analysis of his opponent, and mental focus, all key elements to arrive in optimal condition for one of the most important fights of his career.

The fight took place on August 1, 2026, at The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada, where Zepeda defeated American Lamont Roach Jr. in a lightweight bout. From the outset, the Mexican dictated the pace with his volume punching, constant pressure, and ring control, neutralizing his opponent's technical style round after round.

The result was a unanimous decision victory, with wide scorecards in favor of the fighter from the State of Mexico, confirming his dominance throughout the contest. With this triumph, Zepeda improves his professional record to 34 wins and 1 loss, with 27 knockouts, solidifying himself as one of the most effective and dangerous fighters in the division today.

With this achievement, Mexico adds a new world champion in the lightweight division, a category historically dominated by figures such as Julio César Chávez, Juan Manuel Márquez, Erik Morales, José Luis Castillo, and Antonio DeMarco. William “Camarón” Zepeda now joins that elite list, bursting onto the scene with solid numbers and the projection of dominance in world boxing.