Teofimo Lopez is set to try to continue his climb up the welterweight rankings against Sandor Martin this weekend.
“The Takeover” had his first fight at 140 pounds in August when he got rid of Pedro Campa, and the 25-year-old will want to see Martin and set up a matchup with Josh Taylor or Jack Catterall.
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Lopez is 17-1 and will be confident to extend that
But his opponent is on a roll and has won his last 11 fights, including beating Jose Felix in April.
The Spaniard is also the reigning European lightweight and will pose a threat to Lopez.
This fight also serves as the WBC junior welterweight title eliminator.
Lopez vs. Martin: Date and start time
The ten-round title elimination is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 10.
The fight will take place at New York’s Madison Square Garden, with ring walks scheduled for around 4 a.m. UK time on Sunday morning.
Lopez vs Martin: TV Channel and Live Stream
The fight is set to be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena, with coverage starting at 2am UK time.
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Lopez was too good for his last opponent and the experienced Martin faces a big challenge
Lopez vs. Martin: Undercard
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
- MAIN EVENT: Teofimo Lopez vs. Sandor Martin – for WBC junior welterweight title eliminator
- Jared Anderson vs. Jerry Forrest
- Xander Zayas vs. Alexis Salazar
- Keyshawn Davis vs. Juan Carlos Burgos
- Tiger Johnson vs. Mike O’Han Jr.
- Joe Ward vs Frederic Julan
- Damian Knyba vs. Emilio Salas
- Bruce Carrington vs. Juan Tapia
- Jahi Tucker vs. Ivan Pandzic
Lopez vs Martin: What was said?
Teofimo Lopez is intrigued by his upcoming fight and is delighted that Martin has replaced Jose Pedraza.
He said: “I was very excited, more intrigued by this fight.
“We do not neglect any fighter. Pedraza, he definitely has his own resume, but things happen and I’m happy with the way it turned out – for the sake of my career and for everyone else.
“Everyone has been talking about this fight, the WBC actually declared it an eliminator, and look at it now, we’re getting it earlier. Christmas came early for everyone here.
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