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Raymond Muratalla Defends IBF Lightweight World Title
Against Robson Conceição In
Roach Jr. vs. Zepeda Co-Main Event Aug. 1
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.
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.
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