Lamont Roach vs William Zepeda is almost now confirmed and is as an excellent fight in the summer to look forward to.
It has now set for August 1st with venue and further details to be confirmed shortly.
In many ways it sees the ring intelligence of Roach take on the relentless Mexican come forward pressure of Zepeda.
Zepeda not long ago gave Shakur Stevenson maybe one of the best fights of his career so far.
Roach knows tough Mexicans having drawn with Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz in his last fight.
Zepeda’s only loss in 34 pro fights is only to Stevenson as it happens.
Here’s how Zepeda and Roach may match up stylistically soon in the ring and some important things to know:
- Zepeda is a volume puncher who throws over 80 punches per round
- Roach is a composed counter-puncher who works behind timing rather than output
- Zepeda cuts off the ring and forces opponents into high-pressure exchanges
- Roach uses subtle lateral movement to keep opponents from setting their feet
- Zepeda lands heavy shots to the body to slow opponents down by the middle rounds
- Roach excels at slipping shots and returning with sharp check hooks or straight rights
- Zepeda struggles against fighters who disrupt his pace and avoid clean exchanges
- Roach has been hurt when he stands and trades instead of using movement
- Zepeda forces opponents to decide early between absorbing pressure or giving up rounds
- Roach lacks the power to keep Zepeda off him if the fight becomes a prolonged slugfest
The fight itself should be confirmed with all official details soon.
A very solid scrap.
Lamont Roach, for us, could be one of the most underrated professional boxers in America today.