‘El Brooklyn’ did a deep dive into the biggest win of his professional career, where he earned a decision win over Vasyl Lomachenko. Teofimo Lopez is preparing to move up from the lightweight division, aiming for the junior middleweight division in the future. April 6, 2020 7:23 PM 2 min read. Teofimo Lopez: I'm getting ready to fight at 140 . [7] He is also ranked as the world's best active lightweight by BoxRec,[8] ESPN[9] and the TBRB. ‘The Takeover’ has risen to the top of his division in no time. WBC Franchise/Ring Magazine/WBA and WBO lightweight titleholder Vasiliy Lomachenko (14-1, 10 knockouts) and IBF titlist Teofimo Lopez Jr. (15-0, 12 KOs) weighed in on Friday for the megafight Saturday night on ESPN (7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT) from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. All rights reserved. Lopez won the IBF title in spectacular fashion after connecting on Commey with a big right hand, and finishing him with a second round TKO.[21][22]. weight limit: 130 lbs / 58,97 kg. As for Lomachenko, who was always undersized for the weight, a drop back down to 130 seems a natural, given the size disadvantages he would also encounter against some of the other young guns of the lightweight division. © 2021 RING TV LIVE. His balanced weight consists of 61 KG or 135 Pounds. Lopez is married to his wife Cynthia López. Mikey Williams/Top Rank. Teófimo López delivered on his enormous promise with a comprehensive victory over three-weight champion Vasiliy Lomachenko Alexander Netherton . It’s potentially a passing-of-the-torch fight. Teofimo Lopez is an American boxer who is best known as the current unified lightweight world champion. His highest reach is 68.5 in or 174 cm. With no live audience, Lopez defied the odds with a stunning upset victory as he beat the Ukrainian by unanimous decision to unify the lightweight division and maintain his unbeaten record. October 21, 2020 5:09 pm. Weight: 135 lb (61 kg) 135 lb (61 kg) Style: Southpaw: Orthodox: Recognition: WBA (Super), WBO, and The Ring lightweight champion: IBF lightweight champion Teófimo Andrés López Rivera (born July 30, 1997) is an American professional boxer. D’où le surnom que les fans lui avaient déjà attribué de «Weight bully» [intimidateur grâce au poids]. 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(Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images) The 135 pound division is a talent-rich weight class loaded with young flair. He is the current unified lightweight world champion, having held the IBF title since 2019 and the WBA (Super), WBO, and The Ring magazine titles since defeating Vasyl Lomachenko in 2020. Teofimo Lopez is a very cool person with a charming personality attracting a lot of people towards him. That’s a rarity these days. Mark Lelinwalla. He wants them. Vasiliy Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez Jr. faceoff after their weigh-in (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank). Could Teofimo Lopez, right, move up in weight class after defeating Vasiliy Lomachenko this past Saturday night? IBO. [1], López signed with Top Rank in October 2016,[15] and made his debut on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas fight in November of the same year. Stats: 23, 5’8, 68.5″ Stats 32, 5’7, 65.5″. Last Saturday night in Las Vegas, Nevada saw Teofimo Lopez defeat Vasiliy Lomachenko to cement his claim as the best lightweight in the world, and enter the top ten of the pound for pound boxing rankings. Teófimo López Jr. solidified his place in boxing's pantheon by becoming the youngest four-belt champion in the history of the sport. However, Taylor wants the matchup to happen at his weight class and advised Teofimo Lopez to register a lightweight reign before making the move. He represented Honduras as an amateur at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. The Ring Fight Picks favored Lomachenko 18-2 coming into that fight. Vasyl Lomachenko vs Teofimo Lopez weigh-in time. It was the first major fight since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. 1 on the Boxing Junkie pound-for-pound list, is … Residence: Brooklyn, New York, USA So, he advised Lopez to forget about him for a while and concentrate on the nearing tests ahead. Teofimo Lopez Reveals Who He Will Fight Next- Wants to Rule Two Weight Divisions. We’re going to take over.”, Lomachenko countered with, “I know what I need to do in the ring. The undisputed lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez took to the airwaves and spoke to Kevin Iole from Yahoo Sports. Teofimo Lopez is well known as a professional American boxer and athlete. Teofimo Lopez Jr. fights family expectations, taking on too much too soon against Vasiliy Lomachenko Lopez Jr. has had tons of pressure put on him … However, the significance goes beyond that. THE RING SHOP (CLICK HERE) Él Brooklyn. February 15, 2021 9:38 PM. The 23-year-old from Brooklyn defeated Vasyl Lomachenko, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and three-weight champion from Ukraine, by unanimous decision Saturday night in Las … Teofimo Lopez backed up years of trash talk on Saturday night, defeating Vasiliy Lomachenko by unanimous decision to become the undisputed lightweight champion at just 23 years old. Teofimo Lopez Jr. Titles. Devin Haney, 21, is an elite talent who fights Saturday with an eye on potential future opponents Teofimo Lopez and Gervonta “Tank” Davis. Corner: Anatoliy Lomachenko. Loma vs Lopez weigh-in Australia time is set for October 17 at 8 am AEDT / … Teofimo Lopez (15-0, 12 KOs), Brooklyn, N.Y., 135 pounds vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko (14-1, 10 KOs), Akkerman, Ukr., 135 pounds. Teofimo Lopez exudes charisma and power. ‘El Brooklyn’ also touched upon his desire to make a move towards consolidating the 140-pound division. Lopez outsmarts the champion that could solve the damn DaVinci Code in 36 minutes. Taylor wants Lopez to fight the current lightweight champions as the 135 lbs division is flourishing. López competed in the men's lightweight event at the 2016 Summer Olympics representing Honduras, where he was defeated in the tournament by eventual silver medalist Sofiane Oumiha. Will this fight be a cakewalk for Teofimo Lopez? Lopez is in a great position at 135 or 140 pounds with many options and is an ever improving young fighter. Teofimo Lopez completed his rocket trip to the top of boxing’s lightweight division with a gritty unanimous decision over Vasiliy Lomachenko that made him the undisputed champion. Lopez, outside of the Commey stoppage and a knockout of former 130-pound title challenger Diego Magdaleno, doesn't have a similar amount of … Boxing fans can watch Vasyl Lomachenko vs Teofimo Lopez official weigh-ins live stream on FIGHTMAG (featured video up top) and on ESPN2. But he's 160 pounds, 25 pounds over the lightweight limit, and the most he has ever been. After 36 minutes of sustained brilliance, Teofimo Lopez spoke the words that all boxing fans should want to hear: The bigger the fight, the better. His opponent, the undefeated former Olympian and current Ibf Lw champ Teofimo Lopez, has a perfect boxing record of 15-0-0 (12 KOs=80%) and he entered as the No.2 in the same weight class. Lomachenko, No. Teofimo Lopez: Birthday: July 30, 1997: Age: 23 Years: Gender: Male: Height: 5 Feet 8 Inches: Weight: 61 kg: Nationality: American: Profession: Boxer: Parents: Teofimo Lopez Sr. Married/Single: Married: Wife: Cynthia Lopez: Instagram: @teofimolopez: Twitter @TeofimoLopez He was born to father Teofimo Lopez Sr who was also a sportsperson. Hector DeLaCruz, Top Rank. Joseph Santoliquito is an award-winning sportswriter who has been working for Ring Magazine/RingTV.com since October 1997 and is the president of the Boxing Writers Association of America. [16] He announced himself to the world stage in December 2018, by beating veteran Mason Menard via a knockout of the year candidate. Teofimo Lopez. Teofimo Lopez is an American boxer who is best known as the current unified lightweight world champion. The lightweight champion is already preparing to move up a weight class. Lopez said, “I think the best thing I’d wanna do is to unify for 140 and collect another. Undefeated youngsters like 21 year old Devin […] Teofimo Lopez is 160 pounds, but after surviving a vicious tornado and enduring a modern plague, his weight isn't going to stop from the biggest fight of his career. Alexander Netherton . Teofimo Lopez: I'm getting ready to fight at 140 . A sensational young prospect at 135 pounds, he is widely considered the top young talent in the entire sport. His next fight could easily be a battle between unified champions, against the winner of Josh Taylor-Jose Ramirez. Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Teofimo Lopez Lomachenko & Lopez MAKE WEIGHT - 14 day Weight Check Per WBC rules for this Lightweight contest. The date and start time in the US is scheduled for October 16 at 5 pm ET / 2 pm PT, which makes it 10 pm in the UK. By. From the section Boxing. Lomachenko and Lopez will be fighting for all four of the major lightweight titles, which will make the winner the undisputed champion. Top Rank Boxing is on ESPN and ESPN+. or Subscribe. Weight: 135 lb (61 kg) 135 lb (61 kg) Style: Southpaw: Orthodox: Recognition: WBA (Super), WBO, and The Ring lightweight champion: IBF lightweight champion Birth place: Brooklyn, New York, USA. Fight Talk: Anthony Yarde, Joshua Buatsi, Vasyl Lomachenko, Teofimo Lopez. OXNARD, CA – APRIL 24: Vasyl Lomachenko works out during a media workout on April 24, 2018 in Oxnard, California. Quick … Lopez's first defense of his undisputed lightweight championship is scheduled for 2021 against undefeated Australian contender George Kambosos Jr. Currently, he is 23 years old who has accomplished a lot in his boxing career. Alias: El Brooklyn. He can be followed on twitter @JSantoliquito. Quick … He attracted some controversy after his exuberant celebration with Magdaleno still down on the canvas. Just 21 years old, Teofimo is a two-year pro. 15-0, 12 KO. Lopez was able to qualify for the Honduran team, where his parents are from, and reached the finals of the Olympic qualifying tournament for the Americas to earn his place in Rio. Teofimo has been ranked as the world’s second-best active lightweight by Transitional Boxing Ranking Board. Vasiliy Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez each hit the scale at 135 pounds ahead of their lightweight title unification fight in Las Vegas. Weight(s) Lightweight: Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) Reach: 68 1 ⁄ 2 in (174 cm) Nationality: … Weight: 135 pounds Reach: 65.5 inches Professional record: 14-1 (10 KOs) Major career titles: WBO featherweight, WBO super featherweight, WBA, WBC and WBO lightweight. Courtesy Teofimo Lopez Jr. He has added structure for his biggest fight yet. I want to go 12 rounds, I want to fight in all 12 rounds.”, Vasiliy Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez Jr. get geared up for their megafight (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank), Weights for the Vasiliy Lomachenko-Teofimo Lopez card, Ring/WBC Franchise/WBO/IBF/WBA World Titles, Teofimo Lopez (15-0, 12 KOs), Brooklyn, N.Y., 135 pounds vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko (14-1, 10 KOs), Akkerman, Ukr., 135 pounds, Stats: 23, 5’8, 68.5″ Stats 32, 5’7, 65.5″, Corner: Teofimo Lopez Sr. KOs: 75%. Moreover, this sentiment was also expressed by his father and trainer, Teofimo Lopez Sr. at the post-fight press conference. Your destination for the best boxing news, videos and live streams! As of January 2021, López is ranked as the world's fifth best active boxer, pound for pound, by ESPN,[3] Boxing Writers Association of America,[4] sixth by The Ring,[5] eighth by the TBRB[6] and tenth by BoxRec. After they got off the scales, Lopez stepped to Lomachenko, and in an uncharacteristic move, Lomachenko actually came back at Lopez. TMZ Sports talked to the undefeated, lightweight champ about his next move … as he plots his return just months after dethroning pound-for-pound king, Vasyl Lomachenko. Corner: Anatoliy Lomachenko, Arnold Barboza Jr. (24-0, 10 KOs), South El Monte, Calif., 140 pounds vs. Alex Saucedo (30-1, 19 KOs), Oklahoma City, Okla., 140 pounds, Lanell Bellows (20-5-3, 13 KOs), Las Vegas, NV, 169 pounds vs. Edgar Berlanga (14-0, 14 KOs), Brooklyn, N.Y., 169 pounds, Josue Vargas (17-1, 9 KOs), Bronx, N.Y., 142 pounds vs. Kendo Castaneda (17-2, 8 KOs), San Antonio, Texas, 142 pounds, Stats: 22, 5’8, 69.5 Stats: 26, 5’10, 67″, John Vincent Moralde (23-3, 13 KOs), General Santos City, Phil., 127 pounds vs. Jose Enrique Vivas (19-1, 10 KOs), Montebello, Calif., 128 pounds, Quinton Randall (6-0, 2 KOs), Houston, Texas, 147 pounds vs. Jan Carlos Rivera (4-0, 4 KOs), Vieques, P.R., 146 pounds, Jahi Tucker (1-0, 1 KO), Deer Park, N.Y., 145 pounds vs. Charles Garner (1-0, 0 KOs), Buffalo, N.Y., 142 pounds. Real name: Teofimo Andres Lopez Alias: El Brooklyn Titles held: WBC (Franchise), WBO, IBF, WBA (Super), The Ring (lightweight) Born: July 30, 1997 (23 age) Nationality: USA Division: lightweight Weight: 135 lb (61,23 kg) Height: 5′ 8″ (173 cm) Reach: 68½″ (174 cm) Stance: orthodox KOs: 75% Birth place: Brooklyn, New York, USA Residence: Brooklyn, New York, USA By Kal Sajad BBC Sport. February 15, 2021 9:38 PM. I’m going to play it smart and now everyone gets to see it. If that’s not a Fighter of the Year win, then I don’t know what is! [10], López was born to Honduran immigrants on July 30, 1997 in Brooklyn, New York. Trainer: Teofimo Lopez Sr. (father) *** WHY YOU SHOULD WATCH . Real name: Teofimo Andres Lopez. [2] As an amateur, he represented Honduras at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Teofimo has been ranked as the world’s second-best active lightweight by Transitional Boxing Ranking Board. Only Steve Farhood and former three-weight world titleholder Duke McKenzie rolled with Teofimo. A sensational young prospect at 135 pounds, he is widely considered the top young talent in the entire sport. 14-1, 10 KO. Lopez also won the 2015 National Golden Gloves. The two needed some spacing when they faced off after each made the 135-pound weight limit. Lomachenko was the favorite, but a reported injury meant fans didn’t get to see the real ‘Loma’. The lightweight champion is already preparing to move up a weight class. Over the years, he has developed a style difficult to beat. Si Teofimo Lopez se vide de son sang continuellement pour se battre hors de sa division naturelle, c’est bien évidemment pour profiter de sa taille et battre des ennemis moins forts. He has used to his social media platforms to speak up about injustice and stand in support with victims of racial violence, issuing messages in support of Asian communities around the world in light of continued increasing anti-Asian racism in 2021.[24]. Subscribe to ESPN+ to get exclusive boxing events, weigh-ins and more. A sensational young prospect at 135 pounds, he is widely considered the top young talent in the entire sport. For undisputed lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez, the past accomplishments of Floyd Mayweather, no matter how prestigious they are, should be flushed down the drain. Oscar Valdez. Real or not: Teofimo Lopez will fight the winner of Jose Ramirez-Josh Taylor Teofimo Lopez, center, will fight mandatory challenger George Kambosos Jr. in his first defense of his four world titles. Teofimo Lopez is preparing to move up from the lightweight division, aiming for the junior middleweight division in the future. Steve Weisfeld favored Lopez 117-111 while Julie Lederman had it an almost incomprehensible 119-109 for Lopez. facebook twitter whatsapp. The lightweight title unification fight involving Vasiliy Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez Jr. is tantalizingly close, and there are just a few small hurdles left to clear before we reach Saturday night. facebook twitter whatsapp. Likewise, BoxRec, ESPN, and The Ring magazine also ranked him as the world’s second-best lightweight. [20] He won the fight by unanimous decision and went on to challenge the IBF lightweight champion at the time, Richard Commey from Ghana. Hi-Tech. Nickname. LAS VEGAS – Teofimo Lopez readily acknowledges Vasiliy Lomachenko’s skills and accomplishments. GREAT BREAKING NEWS! Hector DeLaCruz, Top Rank. The view outside of Teofimo Lopez's in-laws house after the tornado. Join our newsletter to get info about latest events and deals! Last updated on 16 September 2020 16 September 2020. Teofimo Lopez. 7:30 p.m. Darryl Pinto. Fighter Vasiliy Lomachenko Teofimo Lopez Jr. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has boxers raring to get into the ring. Lomachenko hasn’t been quite as great as a 135-pound lightweight as he was in the lower weight classes, and Lopez has the talent, motivation and … In September 2020, Lopez agreed to fight unified WBA (Super), WBO, and The Ring champion, Vasiliy Lomachenko, on October 17 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. If Lomachenko was long thought to be arguably the pound-for-pound best, then how can you not make a case for Teofimo Lopez Jr. at this point? Record. Teofimo Lopez: Birthday: July 30: Age: 23: Gender: Male: Height: 5 ft 8 inches: Nationality: American: Ethnicity: White: Profession: Boxer: Parents: Teofimo Lopez Sr: Net Worth: Under Review: Married/Single: Married: Wife: Cynthia: Education: High School in America: Instagram: teofimolopez: Twitter: teofimolopez He was born and raised in the USA with his family and friends. Titles held: WBC (Franchise), WBO, IBF, WBA (Super), The Ring (lightweight) Born: July 30, 1997 (23 age) Nationality: USA. Both fighters need to pass a final COVID-19 test and, of course, they need to make weight. super featherweight. Division. Likewise, BoxRec, ESPN, and The Ring magazine also ranked him as the world’s second-best lightweight. Discover more from the Olympic Channel, including video highlights, replays, news and facts about Olympic athlete Teofimo Andres LOPEZ RIVERA. He stands tall at the height of 5 ft 8 in or 173 cm. [12], Lopez won the U.S. Olympic Trials[13] but Carlos Balderas had already secured the United States' sole lightweight entry into the tournament as AIBA's World Series of Boxing champion,[14] so Lopez was aware entering the trials that at best he could only qualify as an alternate for Balderas (who lost in the Olympic quarterfinals). Vasiliy Lomachenko on Teofimo Lopez: 'He holds my belt,' looking forward for lightweight unification fight . A sensational young prospect at 135 pounds, he is widely considered the top young talent in the entire sport. Lopez has an astonishing ability to walk his opponents down by applying constant pressure on them. Weight: 135 lb (61,23 kg) Height: 5′ 8″ (173 cm) Reach: 68½″ (174 cm) Stance: orthodox. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Teofimo Lopez: Birthday: July 30, 1997: Age: 23 Years: Gender: Male: Height: 5 Feet 8 Inches: Weight: 61 kg: Nationality: American: Profession: Boxer: Parents: Teofimo Lopez Sr. Married/Single: Married: Wife: Cynthia Lopez: Instagram: @teofimolopez: Twitter @TeofimoLopez [17], In his next fight, Lopez, already ranked #9 by the WBA, #11 by the WBC and #10 by the WBO, faced another boxing veteran in Diego Magdaleno, another fight that ended in a brutal knockout for the Honduran. His father and trainer, Teofimo Lopez Sr., started training him at the age of 6. Teofimo Lopez tells Ryan Garcia, Haney, Tank Davis to earn a fight, says no rematch with Lomachenko New, 32 comments Teofimo Lopez sounded off … [18][19], On July 19, 2019, Lopez who was ranked #4 by the IBF at the time, fought undefeated Japanese boxer Masayoshi Nakatani, who was ranked #3, in a final eliminator for the IBF World Lightweight title. GET THE LATEST ISSUE AT [11] López is fluent in both English and Spanish and has conducted interviews in both languages. Teofimo Lopez: The Takeover Continues Adrian Contreras March 26, 2021 At the young age of 23, Teofimo Lopez has already taken the boxing world by … The lightweight title unification fight involving Vasiliy Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez Jr. is tantalizingly close, and there are just a few small hurdles left to clear before we reach Saturday night. Just 21 years old, Teofimo is a two-year pro. Vasiliy Lomachenko didn’t back down when Teofimo Lopez Jr. confronted him (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank), “I’m ready,” Lopez said. That’s 23-year-old boxing champ Teofimo Lopez throwing down the gauntlet to rivals Ryan Garcia, Gervonta Davis and Devin Haney … 3 of the sport’s youngest, most-talented stars. Retained WBC-NABF, WBC-NABF and IBF-USBA lightweight titles. Current WBA, WBO and WBC … The thing is, if Teofimo stays at 135 much longer, it’s only getting worse for him in terms of making weight, and being drained. Teofimo Lopez is the new lightweight king, but Devin Haney, Gervonta Davis, Ryan Garcia and Luke Campbell are jostling for position in a stellar crop at 135lbs. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 17: In this handout image provided by Top Rank, Teofimo Lopez Jr punches Vasiliy Lomachenko in their Lightweight World Title bout at MGM Grand Las Vegas Conference Center on October 17, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lopez beat Lomachenko in October in a fight that shocked the world. The fight went to purse bids which was won by Triller with a winning bid of over $6 million USD, leading to a fallout between Lopez and Bob Arum, head promoter at Top Rank.[23]. WBC. Both fighters need to pass a final COVID-19 test and, of course, they need to make weight. facebook twitter whatsapp (Getty Images) The unified world lightweight champion can't wait to get Teofimo Lopez Jr. in the ring. Every time he steps inside the ring, he makes sure to get his hand raised. Division: lightweight. He represented Honduras as an amateur at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Judge Tim Cheatham had it 116-112, the same as Yahoo Sports. The Ring. Teofimo Lopez. In his last three bouts he has won over Edis Tatli ( Teofimo Lopez vs Edis Tatli ), Masayoshi Nakatani ( Teofimo Lopez vs Masayoshi Nakatani ) and Richard Commey ( Richard Commey vs Teofimo Lopez ). “I tested negative, he tested negavite, let’s do it. 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