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WBC orders William Zepeda vs Jadier Herrera

Frank Warren confirmed earlier reporting that the WBC has ordered a lightweight title consolidation between reigning champion William Zepeda and interim champion Jadier Herrera, giving the pair until October 20th to come to terms. With Shakur Stevenson rising in weight…

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 4:34 AM
WBC orders William Zepeda vs Jadier Herrera
Key Things to Know
  • The WBC has ordered a lightweight title consolidation fight between champion William Zepeda and interim titlist Jadier Herrera.
  • Both camps have been given a deadline of October 20 to negotiate and finalize terms.
  • Jadier Herrera secured the interim title after defeating veteran Ricardo Nunez.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Promoter Frank Warren confirmed that the WBC has officially ordered a lightweight title consolidation bout between reigning champion William Zepeda and interim titleholder Jadier Herrera. The sanctioning body has given both camps until October 20 to negotiate and reach an agreement for the unification clash.

Herrera earned the interim belt by defeating Ricardo Nunez, while Zepeda secured the full WBC title with a victory over Lamont Roach Jr. in August after Shakur Stevenson was stripped of the championship for unpaid sanctioning fees.

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