Kris Lopez on the patient education of his son, David
OAKLAND, Calif. – Kris Lopez adopted a tactical approach when it came to building his son, David Lopez, as a professional.
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Best boxing prospects: 26 to watch in 2026 (Part III)
As 2025 comes to an end, it’s time to take a look at some of boxing’s most talented up-and-comers, here's numbers 10 to 1
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Twenty-five prospects to watch in 2025 (Part 2)
As 2024 comes to an end, it’s time to take a look at some of boxing’s most talented and potential-packed up-and-comers in the second of a three-part series.
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David Lopez scores first-round TKO against Marlin Sims
Junior welterweight David Lopez delivered a statement performance on Friday in the OTX 11 show at Corey Studios in Atlanta, stopping Marlin Sims in the first round under unusual circumstances.
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David Lopez is taking nothing for granted ahead of his next step up in competition
Junior welterweight David Lopez, 20, has quickly captured fans' attention with his ring performances, but credits his last opponent for providing him with real championship experience and now finds motivation as the top dog in his father’s gym, once home to many local pros—now he is the last one left.
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David Lopez ready to announce himself as a top prospect
Kris Lopez always believed his welterweight son David could be destined for the top, and now he is starting to fulfill that potential.
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Once a child alongside Andre Ward, David Lopez is now all grown up
Once a wide-eyed child walking Hall of Famer Andre Ward to the ring, David Lopez, now 20 years old, is making strides with his own professional career. The junior welterweight will fight Pedro Pinillo on Friday at the Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta – a bout he boldly proclaimed he’ll win by knockout.
David 'Destroyer' Lopez Shot Dead in Mexico
The pattern of violence continues in Mexico, as another boxer has been killed by a shower of bullets. Two weeks ago, Mexico was in mourning when the older brother of Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. was shot and killed by robbers. Now the Mexican boxing community is once again in mourning after hearing the unfortunate news about the murder of Sonoran boxer David "Destroyer" Lopez, in an incident which occurred in his native Nogales, Sonora.
Mendez Fends Off Cagey Lopez For Split Decision Win
Alan Sanchez earned his fourth straight win, cruising to an eight-round decision over Carlos Lozano (7-5, 4KOs) in their Fox Sports 1-televised welterweight bout Friday evening in Salinas, California.
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Hot Prospect Vargas Pummels Paniagua In Two Rounds
By Jake Donovan Rey Vargas has big plans in store for 2015, including a run at a super bantamweight title - in particular, the one owned by countryman Leo Santa Cruz. First, the undefeated 24-year old must get past Argentina's Nestor Paniagua, as the two collide Saturday evening in Ixtapa, Mexico. The bout airs later this evening on Televisa. Opening the show, Marcos Reyes survived a knockdown and brief scare to get past battle-tested veteran David Lopez. Reyes (33-2, 24KOs) was dropped in round two, but dusted himself off to outbox the 37-year old Lopez (41-15-1, 23KOs) and take a unanimous decision in their eight-round bout. The win was was much needed for Reyes, who came up short in a hard-fought 10-round decision loss to Abraham Han last October. The loss took place on the undercard of countryman and stablemate Marco Antonio Rubio getting drilled in two rounds by Gennady Golovkin in Carson, California. Jake Donovan is the Managing Editor of BoxingScene.com, as well as a member of Transnational Boxing Ratings Board and the Boxing Writers Association of America. Twitter: @JakeNDaBox