Teofimo Lopez recently became a star in the world of boxing but he’s already having issues with his promoter. Chris Mannix highlights why Lopez earned the honor. Amerykanin … [16][17], 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 by the IBF in a final eliminator for the IBF World Lightweight title. The 23-year-old has an impressive unbeaten record in the sport. His highest reach is 68.5 in or 174 cm. Lopez holds all four major 135-pound titles after defeating Vasiliy Lomachenko on Oct. 17. The talented young fighter is also known by his moniker – ‘The Takeover’. In just four years into the professional sport, Lopez has become one of the global superstars. Trainer-father Teofimo Lopez Sr. said that the name ‘Teofimo’ runs far back in his family history: “My family is originally from Spain. Lopez won the U.S. Olympic Trials but Carlos Balderas had already secured the United States' sole lightweight entry into the tournament as AIBA's World Series of Boxing champion, 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). How tall is Teofimo Lopez? Lopez is the man to beat. He also won the National Golden Gloves award in 2015. According to Gossip Gist, Teofimo Lopez is worth a reported $2.5 million, as of January 2021. Lopez won by official scores of 119-109, 117-111 and 116-112. Since Lopez is also the WBA (Super), IBF, The Ring, and WBC (Franchise) titleholder, Kambosos will get a crack at those championships as well.One problem in getting the matchup going is that neither side has come to … [14] He announced himself to the world stage in December 2018, by beating veteran Mason Menard via a knockout of the year candidate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaW8s0ps0OY&t=1s. Teofimo Lopez Jr. looks certain to face mandatory challenger George Kambosos Jr. in his next fight after saying he won’t give up any of his belts and the Australian has no interest in “step-aside” money. Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Teofimo Lopez, 12 rounds for Lomachenko's WBO and WBA lightweight titles and Lopez's IBF lightweight title His professional record stands at an impressive 16-0 with 12 of those coming by knockout; this gives him a 75% knockout rate. This valuation will certainly rise in 2021, given the fact that he is now the king at 135 lbs. The full video of the fight, which took place on October 17 between 23-year-old Teofimo Lopez (16-0, 12 KOs) and Vasily Lomachenko (14-2, 10 KOs) for the title of undisputed lightweight champion. Former WBC Continental Americas Lightweight champion, WBC NABF lightweight champion, USBA Lightweight champion, WBA NABA lightweight champion,  IBF-USBA lightweight champion. #LomaLopez — Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) October 18, 2020 "I'm a fighter," López said. 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 Americasto earn his place in Rio. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBSVZJTZ0Fw. For undisputed lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez, the past accomplishments of Floyd Mayweather, no matter how prestigious they are, should be flushed down the drain. Teofimo is the name of my father, my father’s father, and his father. As of January 2021, López is ranked as the world's fifth best active boxer, pound for pound, by ESPN,[2] Boxing Writers Association of America,[3] sixth by The Ring,[4] eighth by the TBRB[5] and tenth by BoxRec. Essentially Sports © 2020 | All Rights Reserved, Teofimo Lopez Verbally Destroys Devin Haney and Gervonta Davis, Questions Their Legitimacy as Champions. In September 2020, Lopez agreed to fight WBO, WBA and WBC (franchise) champion, Vasiliy Lomachenko, on October 17 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. ‘The Takeover’ … Teófimo Andrés López Rivera (born July 30, 1997) is an American professional boxer. New lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez has revealed what the atmosphere was like after he beat Vasyl Lomachenko. Teofimo Lopez shocked Vasyl Lomachenko with a unanimous points victory in Las Vegas in October. Nationality: American; Born: Brooklyn; Height: 5'8" Reach: 68 1/2" Total fights: 15; Record: 15-0, 12 KOs; Lomachenko vs. Lopez full card. Teofimo Lopez picked up the World Boxing News Fighter of the Year Trophy for 2020 by storming the vote in a record-breaking poll. ‘The Takeover’ has won tough fights against Masayoshi Nakatani, Diego Magdaleno, among others. Teofimo Lopez (Born 30th Jul 1997) is an active professional boxer with a record of 15 Wins, 0 Losses, 0 Draws He has since gone on to become a world champion in the lightweight division in just 16 professional fights. 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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. With no live audience, Lopez beat the Ukrainian by unanimous decision to unify the lightweight division and maintain his unbeaten record. Teofimo Lopez beats Vasyl Lomachenko on points in Las Vegas to claim all four world lightweight world titles after the much-anticipated fight. Teofimo Lopez all career knockouts including Magdaleno fight. He represented his parents’ home nation of Honduras at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio. The following is from a video posted on Lomachenko’s Instagram account (see below), with a translation from Russian to English: “If we counted the scores strictly by the book, the scorecard would be different. Teofimo Lopez Age: 23 Title: IBF lightweight (2019-Present, 1st Attempted Defense) Previous Titles: None Height: 5’8 Weight: 135 lbs. His first world title came just three years into his professional debut when he beat the then IBF title-holder Richard Commey via knockout. Jedna z najbardziej wyczekiwanych walk bokserskich 2020 roku przyniosła jedną z największych sensacji ostatnich lat. Teofimo Lopez (Born 30th Jul 1997) is an active professional boxer with a record of 15 Wins, 0 Losses, 0 Draws [9], Lopez was born on July 30, 1997 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Honduran immigrants. Teofimo Lopez flips in the ring after defeating Ghana's Richard Commey by TKO during the second round of an IBF lightweight boxing match, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in New York. Boxing Junkie had it 116-112 — eight rounds to four — for Lopez. He is one of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world, who sits at #6 on The Ring rankings and #5 on ESPN’s ranking, and #8 on TBRB as of January 2021. Damaged Tank: Gervonta Davis’ Return Delayed After Injury in Sparring, Mike Tyson Sides With Devin Haney, Says Champions That Duck Other Fighters Should Be Stripped, Floyd Mayweather is Ruining his Legacy, Says Teofimo Lopez, Teofimo Lopez Gets Certified as WBC Franchise and Regular Champion – Devin Haney’s Title in Question, Devin Haney Exposes Chats with Vasyl Lomachenko on Mike Tyson’s Podcast, REPORTS: Teofimo Lopez Will Not Fight Devin Haney Next, Did Mike Tyson See Fear in Roy Jones Jr.’s Eyes? Lopez says he hopes the former IBF/WBA/WBC lightweight champion Lomachenko has a … López defeated Lomachenko via unanimous decision (UD) with the judges' scorecards reading 119–109, 117–111, and 116–112. Teófimo Andrés López Rivera, also known as Teofimo Lopez, is an American professional boxer. Teofimo Lopez Age: 23 Title: IBF lightweight (2019-Present, 1st Attempted Defense) Previous Titles: None Height: 5’8 Weight: 135 lbs. The bout took place on October 17, 2020, at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Paradise, Nevada. Teofimo Lopez 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements. His body build is athletic with a strong body. Stance: Orthodox Hails from: Brooklyn, New York Record… It was a tight-knit family, and my father was the third son. Teofimo Lopez and Tyson Fury are Sports Illustrated's 2020 Fighters of the Year. In 2016, Teofimo Lopez turned professional when he signed with Top Rank as a 19-year-old. Teofimo Lopez is around two thousand votes ahead in a record-breaking year of voting for the WBN Fighter of the Year Award for 2020. He stands tall at the height of 5 ft 8 in or 173 cm. 1 and a young, exciting fighter making his debut in the top five. In November, Kambosos fought like a Spartan in the boxing ring against Lee Selby. What happened was, there were nine brothers and one sister in the family. Teofimo Lopez Jr.'s impressive victory over Vasiliy Lomachenko means we have a new No. Lopez (16-0, 12 KOs) says Lomachenko (14-2, 10 KOs) beats all three of those 135-pounders. “He beat me fair and square, then he went on to beat [Vasiliy] Lomachenko, who was a unified lightweight champion and the pound-for-pound No. Lopez captured the WBA (Super), WBO, The Ring, and WBC (Franchise) Lightweight Titles with a unanimous decision win over Vasiliy Lomachenko back in October 2020.Lopez was already the IBF Champion going into the fight. It was the first major fight since the COVID-19 pandemic. Teofimo Lopez showed a glimpse of vulnerability on camera, years before conquering the world, and Janelson Figueroa Bocachica is happy to recall how he … Another Brooklyn champion. Teofimo Lopez is a very cool person with a charming personality attracting a lot of people towards him. Current WBA Super World Light champion, IBF World Light champion, WBO Light champion, WBC franchise champion. [6] He is also ranked as the world's best active lightweight by BoxRec,[7] ESPN[8] and the TBRB. Since retiring from professional boxing with an unmatched 50-0 record, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has turned his attention to promoting and mentoring the next generation of fighters. TEOFIMO LOPEZ is the biggest star in America since Floyd Mayweather and is primed to make history, his legendary promoter Bob Arum said. He was also backed by Contenders Clothing for his fight against Lomachenko. The full video of the fight, which took place on October 17 between 23-year-old Teofimo Lopez (16-0, 12 KOs) and Vasily Lomachenko (14-2, 10 KOs) for the title of undisputed lightweight champion. He also reigns as the WBC franchise champion. [1], López signed with Top Rank in October 2016,[13] and made his debut on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas fight in November of the same year. “So, all other lightweights, in my humble opinion, are pretenders to Teofimo’s crown.” Bob Arum Weighs In, Devin Haney Accuses Teofimo Lopez of Lying About His Mandatory, INCREDIBLE: Barber Carves Teofimo Lopez on a Fan’s Head, Teofimo Lopez Reacts to Stephen A. Smith’s Comments: Women Deserve to Get Paid More, Teofimo Lopez on Floyd Mayweather Not Acknowledging His Name: ‘My Idol Turned Into My Rival’, Richard Commey Thrilled For a Comeback, Cites Anthony Joshua and Muhammad Ali as Inspirations, Teofimo Lopez Reveals Why Muhammad Ali’s Trash Talk Is Unmatched Even Today, New Update on Teofimo Lopez vs. George Kambosos Jr. – Purse Bid Date Announced, VIDEO: Philosopher Mike Tyson Analyzes the ‘Fragile Human Mind’, ‘I’ll Put Him on His A**’ – Teofimo Lopez Warns Devin Haney, Mike Tyson Admits to Robbing Kids Like His Daughter at 12 Years of Age, Teofimo Lopez Accuses Devin Haney of Money-Grabbing, Haney Fires Back, Teofimo Lopez Next Fight Date: Title Defense Against George Kambosos Jr. Likely to be Pushed to June 12, Teofimo Lopez Feels YouTubers Don’t Deserve to be on the A-side with Floyd Mayweather. Manager: David McWater (Split-T Management) Promoter: Top Rank Inc. Twitter: @TeofimoLopez His balanced weight consists of 61 KG or 135 Pounds. "I'll take one to … TEOFIMO LOPEZ Age: 20 Hometown: Las Vegas Weight class: Lightweight Height: 5-foot-8 (173 cm) Amateur record: 150-20 Turned pro: 2016 Pro record: 7-0 (6 knockouts) Trainer: Teofimo Lopez Sr. Bob Arum Gives a Very Special Advise to Eddie Hearn Regarding Teofimo Lopez, Sugar Ray Leonard: ‘Boxing is Not Dead, We’ve Got So Much Talent’, Is Masayoshi Nakatani Fighting Vasyl Lomachenko Next? The question befuddles Teofimo Lopez, as if … [15], 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. He is one of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world, who sits at #6 on The Ring rankings and … His body build is athletic with a strong body. His balanced weight consists of 61 KG or 135 Pounds. Record: 14-1, 10 KOs; Teofimo Lopez Jr. record and bio. Bob Arum:- Where Does the Top Rank CEO Live? ‘Iron Mike’ Answers, ‘Stop This YouTuber Boxing’ – Teofimo Lopez Takes a Jab at Logan Paul and Jake Paul, Mike Tyson Lays Into Boxing Officials: ‘They Robbed Me’, SHOCKING: Bill Haney Retires as Devin Haney’s Trainer, Ryan Garcia Reveals Why He Picked Manny Pacquiao Over Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. He is the youngest four-belt undisputed champion, with an unbeaten record of 16 wins from 16 bouts. His primary source of income is from his boxing career. His father and trainer, Teofimo Lopez Sr., started training him at the age of 6. [10], Lopez won the U.S. Olympic Trials[11] but Carlos Balderas had already secured the United States' sole lightweight entry into the tournament as AIBA's World Series of Boxing champion,[12] 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). Teofimo Lopez showed a glimpse of vulnerability on camera, years before conquering the world, and Janelson Figueroa Bocachica is happy to … Lopez won the IBF crown in late 2019 after he pulled off a 12-round unanimous win against Ukrainian superstar, Vasyl Lomachenko. 1 and a young, exciting fighter making his debut in the top five. Retained WBC-NABF, WBC-NABF and IBF-USBA lightweight titles. Teófimo Andrés López Rivera, also known as Teofimo Lopez, is an American professional boxer. He attracted some controversy after his exuberant celebration with Magdaleno still down on the canvas. 1 in most people’s eyes. He is the current unified lightweight world champion, having held the IBF title since 2019 and the WBA (Super), WBO and Ring magazine titles since defeating Vasyl Lomachenko in 2020. Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Up-to-the-minute Teofimo Lopez news, profile / bio, highlights, biggest bouts, amateur record, trainers, gyms, promoters, reviews He holds the IBF, WBO, WBA (super), and Ring magazine titles. 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. He uses the gloves for all his professional fights. Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Teófimo López, billed as Winner Takes All, was a unification professional boxing match contested between WBA (Super), WBO, and The Ring lightweight champion, Vasyl Lomachenko, and IBF lightweight champion, Teófimo López. This value is expected to rise exponentially in the next year. In the past, Teofimo has also been known as Teofimo Zuniga Lopez. His first taste of stardom came when he put the world on notice with a knockout win against Mason Menard. [18] He won the fight by unanimous decision and went on to challenge IBF titlist Richard Commey. The undefeated fighter compared it to a funeral and called the post-fight mood ‘dead.’ However, he got approval from Mike Tyson because of this. Before this meeting, the Ukrainian was considered the clear favorite and owned the WBC, WBO and WBA belts. Lopez is backed by a famous boxing glove company, Grant. TEOFIMO LOPEZ called on his rivals Gervonta Davis, Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney to all fight each other 'instead of just talking about it'. Teofimo Lopez Jr.'s impressive victory over Vasiliy Lomachenko means we have a new No. Since then he has gone on to fight one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters, Vasyl Lomachenko, and has become a global star. How tall is Teofimo Lopez? The IBF has ordered a purse bid for the planned spring clash between Teofimo Lopez and George Kambosos.. Kambosos is the mandatory challenger for Lopez’s IBF gold. Uznawany za najlepszego pięściarza bez podziału na kategorie wagowe Wasyl Łomaczenko (14-2) przegrał z Teofimo Lopezem (16-0). If he is to make any big fights against the other champion, Lopez’s net worth could skyrocket in 2021. Actually, Teofimo will be worse off because he’ll have a defeat on his record. Teofimo Lopez picked up the World Boxing News Fighter of the Year Trophy for 2020 by storming the vote in a record-breaking poll. Lopez also won the 2015 National Golden Gloves. Trainer-father Teofimo Lopez Sr. said that the name ‘Teofimo’ runs far back in his family history: “My family is originally from Spain. It was a tight-knit family, and my father was the third son. Teofimo is the name of my father, my father’s father, and his father. Teofimo Lopez is a very cool person with a charming personality attracting a lot of people towards him. Teofimo says “they fear” Lomachenko, and “they know it … Prior to becoming a professional, Teofimo Lopez spent six years as an amateur in the sport. The International Boxing Federation (IBF) officially ordered lightweight champion, Teofimo Lopez Jr, to defend his belt against Kambosos. “Teofimo Lopez is the undisputed lightweight champion of the world,” he said. Stance: Orthodox Hails from: Brooklyn, New York Record… 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.[19][20]. Up-to-the-minute Teofimo Lopez news, profile / bio, highlights, biggest bouts, amateur record, trainers, gyms, promoters, reviews Lopez also won … Summary: Teofimo Lopez was born on 11/12/1968 and is 52 years old. As an amateur he represented Honduras at the 2016 Summer Olympics. As of 2020, Teofimo Lopez is the unified lightweight world champion after beating Vasyl Lomachenko. Before moving to Teofimo's current city of Davie, FL, Teofimo lived in Tamarac FL and Las Vegas NV. 507.4k Followers, 450 Following, 517 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Teofimo Lopez (@teofimolopez) He stands tall at the height of 5 ft 8 in or 173 cm. His highest reach is 68.5 in or 174 cm. 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. Before this meeting, the Ukrainian was considered the clear favorite and owned the WBC, WBO and WBA belts. Is Richard Commey Ready for a Rematch With Teofimo Lopez? ... (Mike Tyson holds the record… He has always fought in the lightweight division. In his most recent fight against Vasyl Lomachenko, he earned a guaranteed $1.25 million along with 40% of the PPV. What happened was, there were nine brothers and one sister in the family.