Everything You Need To Know About Teofimo Lopez's Ring Return Vs Pedro Campa

We've got you covered ahead of the return of 'The Takeover' in Las Vegas this weekend
06:55, 08 Aug 2022

Teofimo Lopez returns to the ring this weekend to make his debut at 140lbs. The former unified and lineal lightweight champion takes on Mexican veteran Pedro Campa as he looks to bounce back from last November’s shock defeat to George Kambosos Jr. Here’s everything you need to know. 

Where: Resorts World Las Vegas, Las Vegas, USA

When: Saturday 13th August, 2022

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How To Watch: Sky Sports Action. The broadcast begins at 2am (Sunday) UK time with the ringwalks for the main event expected at approximately 4am, although this could change depending on the length of the undercard. 

Tale Of The Tape:

Lopez:

Place Of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Residence: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 

Age: 25

Alias: The Takeover

Record: 16-1 (12)

Height: 5’8’’

Reach: 68½’’

Stance: Orthodox

Last Fight: Lopez was last seen on the wrong side of 2021’s Upset of the Year in November, losing a split decision and his IBF, WBO and WBA (Super) lightweight straps to George Kambosos Jr at Madison Square Garden. 

Campa:

Place Of Birth: Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico  

Residence: Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico 

Age: 30 

Alias: Roca 

Record: 34-1-1 (23)

Height: 5’9’’

Reach: N/A

Stance: Orthodox

Last Fight: Campa dispatched of compatriot Carlos Sanchez Valadez inside just three rounds in March in Ciudad Juarez. 

What They Say:

Lopez: “I’m thankful to be back. I’ve been looking forward to this since my last fight. 

“I’ve had a lot of complications, but we’re looking towards the future and are on to bigger and better things. I’m here to take over the 140lb division just like I did at 135. Like always, I’m going to bring excitement to the sport of boxing. ‘The Takeover’ is still in full effect. You don’t want to miss it.”

Campa: “He is a tremendous fighter. I am coming ready to implement everything I have learned with my incredible trainer, Manny Robles. We’ve been in Southern California working hard and preparing for the best version of Teofimo Lopez. I believe I can be a force at 140 lbs, and it’s up to me to show that.”

Full Fight Card:

Teofimo Lopez v Pedro Campa, light-welterweight

Xander Zayas v Elias Espadas, super-welterweight

Andres Cortes v Abraham Montoya, super-featherweight

Duke Ragan vs. D'Angelo Fuentes, featherweight

Troy Isley vs. Victor Toney, middleweight

Charlie Sheehy vs. Omar Rosario, lightweight

Jose Enrique Vivas v Edy Valencia, featherweight

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