Is Lamont Roach Jr. Married? Everything To Know About His Partner, Aniyah Samuel, And His Son
Lamont Roach Jr.'s personal life is drawing renewed attention following his title fight against William Zepeda, though he lost his bid for the WBC lightweight title.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleLamont Roach Jr. may have come up short against William Zepeda in his bid for the vacant WBC lightweight title, but the former super featherweight champion continues to command attention beyond the ring. After the high-profile fight, fans have turned their attention to his personal life, wanting to know more about his longtime partner, runway model Aniyah Samuel, and his young son, Amari.
Here's everything you need to know about the American boxer's growing family with Aniyah, and their current relationship status.
Who is Lamont Roach Jr.'s partner, Aniyah Samuel?
There is no publicly available information on Lamont Roach Jr.’s marital status, but he has been in a long-term relationship with Aniyah Samuel, a professional fashion and runway model. She’s made her name in the fashion world, but she keeps her personal life largely private.
Aniyah is a professional model and has walked the runway at big fashion shows like New York Swim Week and Miami Swim Week. She is also active on social media and shares glimpses of her modeling career, fitness routines, and behind-the-scenes content. She has also dabbled in acting and commercial projects.
While she generally keeps her relationship private, she has frequently been seen supporting Roach Jr. during fight weeks, press conferences, and promotional events. According to media reports, she also plays a central role in helping care for the boxer's young son during his demanding training sessions.
It is worth noting that Aniyah Samuel is not Amari's biological mother. Lamont Roach Jr. has kept the identity of his son's mother private and has not publicly shared details about that aspect of his personal life. Likewise, the couple has not disclosed how long they have been together.
Lamont Roach Jr.'s life as a father
While much of his social media is dedicated to his work, Roach Jr. often shows a softer side when he shares touching moments with his toddler, Amari. Born in 2021, the little one is regularly celebrated with photos from her boxer. On Amari's first birthday in 2022, the former WBA Super Featherweight World Champion shared a carousel of photos of their father-son moment and wrote:
"My man finally on the scoreboard! My heart, my real twin! Best thing ever happened to me. I love you so much that it can’t ever run out! 1 down, whole life to go. Happy birthday baby boy."
A year later, as his son turned two, the boxer posted more father-son moments, including photos from the gym, and reflected on how quickly Amari was growing. He humorously wrote, "This past year all you did was grow, get smarter, act crazy, be a comedian, and put that shit on lol."
Lamant Roach Jr., son of legendary boxer Lamant Roach Sr., has often spoken about what family means to him. Growing up in a close-knit family in Washington, D.C., surrounded by cousins, the environment has played a key role in making him who he is.
Now 30, Roach Jr. is one of the most popular pro boxers in the super featherweight division and is nicknamed 'The Reaper.' His boxing journey began at just nine years old after accompanying his father, Lamont Roach Sr., and cousin Jermaine Roach to the No. X'Cuse Boxing Club, where his natural talent quickly became apparent.
A brief recap of the William Zepeda fight
In the highly anticipated face-off on August 1, 2026, Roach Jr. challenged William Zepeda for the vacant WBC lightweight championship in Las Vegas. Despite landing several clean counter punches, he was unable to match Zepeda's relentless pace, and ultimately lost via unanimous decision. Judges' scores were revealed publicly after Rounds 4 and 8, showing Zepeda consistently ahead.
Following this loss, Roach Jr.'s overall record dropped to 25-2-3. The defeat marked another tough result following consecutive majority draws against Gervonta 'Tank' Davis and Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz, but it has done little to diminish the respect he commands among boxing fans.
As Roach Jr. looks ahead to his next opportunity inside the ring, his family, including his girlfriend and son, remains his biggest support system.
Image courtesy: Lamant Roach Jr./Instagram, Aniyah Samuel/Instagram
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