Lamont Roach Jr. vs. Zepeda WBC lightweight title fight set for August 1
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Dan Rafael
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Summary
This article announces that the WBC lightweight title fight between Lamont Roach Jr. and Zepeda is officially set for August 1. It also includes brief updates on other boxing news: the WBC ordering a Mikaelian-Benavidez fight, Katie Taylor getting her wish for a Croke Park farewell fight, Mercado signing a new promotional deal, a Verhoeven interview, and Han and Serrano retaining their belts. The article begins with a pitch for paid subscriptions to support independent journalism.
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