WBC Orders William Zepeda to Face Jadier Herrera

Menu Results Schedule Rankings Videos Tickets Forum Contact Us Menu Rankings Schedule Results Boxing Live WBC Orders William Zepeda to Face Jadier Herrera Google News Preferred Source By Boxing News 24 Desk - 10/01/2026 - Comments William Zepeda’s first WBC lightweight title defense is reportedly set to come against interim champion Jadier Herrera, giving the unbeaten Cuban his opportunity after being passed over when the full championship became vacant.

The matchup would put Zepeda’s sustained pressure against a younger southpaw with enough power to make his usual approach costly. Zepeda likes to overwhelm opponents with combinations, but forcing exchanges with Herrera could mean taking heavy shots while trying to establish his pace.

The WBC ordered the bout, setting purse bids for Tuesday, October 20 if both camps fail to finalize a deal, according to EverythingBoxing . Official dates and locations remain unannounced.