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Zepeda-Castaneda ESPN Show Peaked At 388K Viewers, Averaged 318K

•Jul 9, 2020

ESPN’s viewership went up slightly Tuesday night from the audience the network attracted for its boxing broadcast a week earlier. Nielsen Media Research numbers released Thursday indicated that an average audience of 318,000 tuned in to watch Top Rank’s three-hour, 16-minute show Tuesday night. Viewership peaked at 388,000 during the co-featured fight, Luis Alberto Lopez’s upset of Andy Vences in a 10-round junior lightweight fight.

Judging The Judges: Lopez-Vences Scorecard Analysis

Jake Donovan

•Jul 9, 2020

Not even a late surge by a previously battered Andy Vences could disprove the old adage of never leaving a fight in the hands of the judges. Doing so cost the San Jose, California-based junior lightweight what appeared to be competitive but well-earned victory on Tuesday. Luis Lopez was the latest “B” side opponent to score a significant upset in Top Rank’s summer boxing series at MGM Grand Conference Center (“The Bubble) in Las Vegas. The Mexicali native claimed a split decision win over Vences in their ESPN-televised chief support Tuesday evening.

Photos: Luis Alberto Lopez Stuns Andy Vences For Upset Win

Boxing Photos

•Jul 8, 2020

Lopez, Vences Fight Photos Gallery - Luis Alberto Lopez (21-2, 11 KOs) authored the most significant win of his carer, edging longtime junior lightweight contender Andy Vences (23-2-1, 12 KOs) via 10-round split decision. A Lopez uppercut early in the sixth round stunned Vences, but he was able to weather the onslaught and survive the stanza. (photos by Mikey Williams)

Luis Alberto Lopez Rocks, Shocks Andy Vences With Split Decision

Keith Idec

•Jul 7, 2020

Andy Vences valiantly withstood serious trouble in the sixth round Tuesday night and later battled through a bad cut over his left eye. It still wasn’t enough to beat Luis Alberto Lopez. Lopez upset Vences by split decision in their 10-round, 130-pound fight at MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas. Judge Max De Luca scored the fight for Vences, 96-94, but judges Tim Cheatham (96-94) and Eric Cheek (96-94) scored their highly competitive clash for Lopez.

Jamel Herring is a military veteran who won a world title at junior lightweight.

Andy Vences Expects Herring To Beat Oquendo, Wants Him Next

Ryan Burton

•Jul 7, 2020

Super featherweight contender Andy Vences (23-1-1) returns to the ring on Tuesday against Luis Lopez (20-2) of Mexico in an ESPN televised co-main event. The bout takes place underneath the Jose Zepeda-Kendo Castaneda main event in "The Bubble" at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Andy Vences Anticipates 'Very Intense Fight' With Luis Alberto Lopez

Thomas Gerbasi

•Jul 7, 2020

By Thomas Gerbasi - The work never stops for Andy Vences. As soon as the San Jose product rebounded from the lone loss of his pro career against Albert Bell in June 2019 with an October victory over Mark Bernaldez, it was a quick honeymoon in Jamaica with his wife, then back on the job, both in the gym and in the security field. And when the COVID-19...

Photos: Andy Vences, Luis Alberto Lopez - Ready For Vegas Clash

Boxing Photos

•Jul 6, 2020

Vences, Lopez Weights Photos Gallery - A southpaw stylist weighing 140 pounds and a 250-plus-pound heavyweight will enter “The Bubble” spotlight at MGM Grand for Week 5 of Top Rank on ESPN's Summer Series. (photos by Mikey Williams)

Jose Zepeda-Kendo Castaneda Weigh-In Results From Las Vegas

Keith Idec

•Jul 6, 2020

Barely a week after accepting the toughest fight of his career, Kendo Castaneda made weight for it Monday in Las Vegas. San Antonio’s Castaneda came in at 143¾ pounds for his 10-round welterweight fight against Jose Zepeda on Tuesday night. Zepeda stepped on the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s scale at 143¾ pounds as well for a main event ESPN will televise from MGM Grand Conference Center.

Andy Vences is Pumped Up To Fight Without Fans in Attendance

Ryan Burton

•Jul 6, 2020

Many fighters have been asked for their thoughts on fighting without an audience as the sport of boxing has just started getting ramped back up after being halted because of the covid-19 pandemic. Most of the responses have been negative to the prospects of fighting without fans but most fighters are still willing to get in the ring to support their families.

Zepeda vs. Castaneda, Takam vs. Forrest Cards Announced

Random Hits

•Jul 1, 2020

A southpaw stylist weighing 140 pounds and a 250-plus-pound heavyweight will enter “The Bubble” spotlight at MGM Grand for Week 5 of Top Rank on ESPN's Summer Series. On Tuesday, July 7, two-time world title challenger and top junior welterweight contender Jose “Chon” Zepeda will face Kendo Castaneda in a 10-round clash of styles. Two days later on Thursday, July 9, longtime heavyweight contender Carlos Takam will fight Jerry “Slug” Forrest in a 10-rounder.