Terence Crawford predicts a ‘bloodbath’ if William Zepeda faces one world champion next

William Zepeda won the vacant WBC lightweight title on August 2, 2026, defeating Lamont Roach by unanimous decision to establish himself as one of the top 135lb fighters in the world. The victory marked a comeback for the Mexican star following a loss to Shakur Stevenson the previous year. Terence Crawford, who was in attendance and appeared on the TNT broadcast, praised Zepeda's movement, footwork, and ring intelligence, and predicted a 'bloodbath' if Zepeda were to face a specific unnamed world champion next.