Lamont “The Reaper” Roach Jr. (25-2-3, 10 KOs) of Washington, D.C., dropped a unanimous decision to former interim WBC lightweight champion William “Camarón” Zepeda (34-1, 27 KOs) of San Mateo Atenco, Mexico, in a bout for the vacant WBC lightweight championship.
Roach started well, using his timing and right hand to edge the opening round against the southpaw. Zepeda responded in the second, controlling most of the round before Roach landed a hard right hand late that briefly knocked him off balance.
Zepeda gradually took command from the third through the fifth rounds, outworking Roach with steady pressure
