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William Zepeda

William Zepeda is the current WBC lightweight world champion. Zepeda has held the title since 2026.

World title bouts
2
Record in world title bouts (won–lost)
1–1
World titles held
1
Longest world title reign (WBC lightweight, 2026–present)
3 months

World title reigns and bouts

Jan 2025 – Jan 2027

LightweightWBC
2025age 28AprJulage 29Oct2026AprJulage 30Oct2027
202520262027

WonLostDrawn or no contest

Timeline of world title events

  1. 2026

  2. William Zepeda beats Lamont Roach Jr via unanimous decision 12/12

    Lightweight · WBC

  3. 2025

  4. The Ring magazine rates William Zepeda No. 4 at lightweight in its annual ratings

  5. Shakur Stevenson beats William Zepeda via unanimous decision 12/12

    Lightweight · WBC

  6. 2024

  7. The Ring magazine rates William Zepeda No. 4 at lightweight in its annual ratings

  8. 2023

  9. The Ring magazine rates William Zepeda No. 5 at lightweight in its annual ratings

  10. 2022

  11. The Ring magazine rates William Zepeda No. 7 at lightweight in its annual ratings