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Raymond Muratalla Defends IBF Lightweight World Title Against Former Champion Robson Conceicao in Explosive Co-Main Event to Roach Jr. vs. Zepeda PhilBoxing.com Tue, 09 Jun 2026  Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as the Main Event of the Fight, Live on TNT & TruTV and Worldwide on DAZN Tickets on sale via AXS.com LAS VEGAS (June 8, 2026) — Raymond “Danger” Muratalla (24-0, 17 KOs) will make the second defense of his IBF Lightweight World Championship against Brazilian former world champion Robson “O Brabo” Conceição (21-3-1, 10 KOs). Muratalla-Conceição will serve as the co-feature to the Roach Jr. vs. Zepeda card on Saturday, Aug. 1, at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. This fight is presented by Top Rank. “After my last fight, the boxing world really got to know who I am,” said Raymond Muratalla. “People saw me as the underdog, even though I was the champion, and I showed that I can’t be underestimated. Now I’m defending my title against another Olympic gold medalist, and I plan to look even better. I’m focused, I’m ready, and I’m handling business on August 1.” “They said it was impossible when I dreamed of winning an Olympic gold medal,” said Robson Conceição. “They said that when I pursued my first world title. I accomplished both, and it’s no different now. I have a lot of respect for Raymond Muratalla, but I’m ready for this challenge. I want to prove that determination, experience and the heart of a champion can overcome any obstacle. On August 1, I will fight for myself, for my family and for all of Brazil.” “Raymond Muratalla has solidified himself as one of the top lightweights in the world. His recent decisive victory against Andy Cruz reinforced his elite status in boxing,” said Top Rank President, Todd duBoef. “This upcoming defense against Olympic Gold medalist and former world champion Robson Conceição will have the fans entertained from the first bell. This bout is an excellent addition to the August installment of TNT Sports and DAZN’s ‘The Fight’ series, which is delivering quality compelling matches for fight fans throughout the world.” Headlining the TNT Sports and DAZN’s “The Fight,” a new monthly live boxing series, Lamont “The Reaper” Roach Jr. (25-1-3, 10 KOs) of Washington D.C. and Mexican sensation William “El Camarón” Zepeda (33-1, 27 KOs) will battle for the vacant WBC Lightweight World Championship. The broadcast will air co-exclusively in the United States on TNT and truTV and worldwide on DAZN and is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in co-promotion with TGB Promotions and ProBox Promotions. Roach Jr. vs. Zepeda is on sale and is priced at $300, $200, $150, $75, $50 and $30 plus applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or GoldenBoy.com. Additional information on the undercard and media credentials will be announced in the coming weeks. Muratalla, from Fontana, California, debuted as a pro in 2016 and steadily rose the lightweight ranks. His standout performances include second-round stoppages of big-punching Jeremia Nakathila in May 2023 and Jesus Perez in November 2024. In May 2025, Muratalla defeated Zaur Abdullaev to become the interim IBF lightweight world champion. He was elevated to full champion the following month after Vasiliy Lomachenko announced his retirement. In February, he outpointed Olympic gold medalist Andy Cruz to retain his crown in his best performance to date. Conceição, Brazil’s first Olympic boxing gold medalist, repeatedly challenged the sport’s elite before winning a world title on his fourth attempt. After setbacks to Oscar Valdez and Shakur Stevenson, he battled Emanuel Navarrete to a majority draw in November 2023 before edging O’Shaquie Foster to capture the WBC junior lightweight world title in July 2024. Conceição lost the belt to Foster in their rematch that November but has since scored two victories at home. ### Roach Jr. vs. Zepeda is a 12-round lightweight fight for the WBC Lightweight World Championship presented by Golden Boy Promotions in co-promotion with TGB Promotions and ProBox Promotions. Muratalla vs. Conceição is a 12-round fight for the IBF Lightweight World Championship presented by Top Rank. The event will be available worldwide to all subscribers on DAZN, both live and on demand. For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, and DAZN.com. Follow on Twitter @GoldenBoyBoxing and @DAZNBoxing. Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoy and https://www.facebook.com/DAZN. Follow on Instagram @GoldenBoy and @DAZNBoxing. Follow the conversation using #RoachJrZepeda  |
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