Teofimo Lopez stuns Vasiliy Lomachenko to become undisputed world lightweight champion
4 years, 2 months ago

Teofimo Lopez stuns Vasiliy Lomachenko to become undisputed world lightweight champion

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Lopez, 16-0 with 12 knockouts, became the lightweight king in a fight that appeared to be closer than the lopsided judges’ scorecards indicated at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. Los Angeles: Unbeaten Teofimo Lopez upset Vasiliy Lomachenko by a unanimous decision on Saturday to become the undisputed world lightweight champion in Las Vegas. Lopez defended his 135-pound IBF lightweight title and seized the WBC, WBO and WBA belts from Ukraine’s Lomachenko who suffered his first loss in six years. In the biggest fight of his career, Lopez, of the US, dominated the first half before Lomachenko came storming back in the later rounds to set the stage for a thrilling final round.

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Two-time Olympic gold medalist boxer Arlen López of Cuba loses in Paris semis to Oleksandr Khyzhniak
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Two-time Olympic gold medalist boxer Arlen López of Cuba loses in Paris semis to Oleksandr Khyzhniak

Associated Press  

VILLEPINTE, France — Two-time gold medal-winning boxer Arlen López of Cuba was eliminated by Oleksandr Khyzhniak of Ukraine on Sunday night in the 80-kilogram semifinals at the Paris Olympics. López fell short in his bid to join Hungary’s Laszlo Papp and fellow Cubans Teófilo Stevenson and Félix Savón as the only three-time Olympic boxing gold medalists. The fighters both threw …

Teofimo Lopez gives sure-fire sign he has retired from boxing by relinquishing his WBO world title
1 year, 6 months ago

Teofimo Lopez gives sure-fire sign he has retired from boxing by relinquishing his WBO world title

Daily Mail  

Teofimo Lopez has officially vacated the WBO light-welterweight title just days after winning it against Josh Taylor as he doubles down on claims that he is walking away from the sport for good. The former two-weight world champion has gone step further than Tyson Fury did during his brief retirement stint last year following a points victory over Dillian Whyte. …

Teofimo Lopez hands Josh Taylor his first defeat with decision win in New York
1 year, 6 months ago

Teofimo Lopez hands Josh Taylor his first defeat with decision win in New York

The Independent  

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Australia's George Kambosos stuns Teofimo Lopez to become unified lightweight champion
3 years ago

Australia's George Kambosos stuns Teofimo Lopez to become unified lightweight champion

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The 28-year-old Kambosos snatched the WBA, IBF and WBO belts in a close slugfest at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden that left the fighters bloodied and bruised by the end of the 12th round New York, United States: Australia’s George Kambosos used a high-energy attack and a stinging overhand right to become the unified lightweight boxing champion with …

Teófimo López takes down pound-for-pound king Vasiliy Lomachenko in terrific performance
4 years, 2 months ago

Teófimo López takes down pound-for-pound king Vasiliy Lomachenko in terrific performance

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Prior to the fight, Teófimo López talked a big game. The truth is that Teófimo López was simply too good, too young and too big for Vasiliy Lomachenko. Which was on ample display throughout the fight, particularly in the first half of the bout where he chose to remain patient, work behind the jab and went to Lomachenko’s body rather …

Lopez upsets Lomachenko to unify lightweight titles - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Lopez upsets Lomachenko to unify lightweight titles - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Teofimo Lopez was brash enough to challenge Vasiliy Lomachenko, and good enough to beat him. Lopez dominated early and finished strong on Saturday night to win a unanimous 12-round decision over Lomachenko to unify the lightweight titles in a fight he demanded even though some thought he wasn’t experienced enough. Lopez took advantage of a slow start by Lomachenko to …

Vasyl Lomachenko vs Teofimo Lopez preview, prediction: Ukrainian veteran to dismantle American upstart in boxing masterclass
4 years, 2 months ago

Vasyl Lomachenko vs Teofimo Lopez preview, prediction: Ukrainian veteran to dismantle American upstart in boxing masterclass

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The fight dubbed ‘Winner Takes All’ may have a majority of belts in the lightweight division up for grabs, but what’s really at stake between Vasyl Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez is something far more personal: each others’ championship. 😳 Vasyl Lomachenko stormed to the scales and then went straight over to Teofimo Lopez for an INTENSE face off 😤 pic.twitter.com/c43hu9Jrri …

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