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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