: Used relentless pressure and diverse combinations to prevent Diaz from establishing rhythm. His stamina was a deciding factor, as he maintained a pace of over 100 punches per round throughout the 12-round contest.

: Lightweight (135 lbs), though the fighters weighed in slightly over for a 138-pound catchweight. Promotion : Golden Boy Promotions . 📈 Record-Breaking Statistics

Watch the record-breaking volume and highlights from this lightweight showdown:

Zepeda’s high-volume strategy overwhelmed Diaz, leading to three new CompuBox lightweight records:

: Zepeda held significant advantages in height (5'9" vs 5'6") and reach (69.5" vs 64"), which he used to "suffocate" Diaz against the ropes.

: 1,536 (shattering the previous record of 1,507). Jabs Attempted in a Round : 89 (in Round 2). Total Jabs Attempted : 787. William Zepeda Joseph Diaz Jr. Total Landed Total Thrown Punches per Round Body Connects 🔍 Tactical Breakdown

: Despite being outworked, Diaz landed several clean power shots and briefly wobbled Zepeda in the later rounds, but he lacked the volume to change the fight's trajectory.