Josh Warrington: record, next fight and profile →
Newly crowned IBF featherweight champion Luis Alberto “Venado” Lopez is not interested in a rematch with Josh Warrington - because he considers him to be “a very dirty fighter”.
Former two-time featherweight champion Josh Warrington is still in position for big fights, according to his promoter Eddie Hearn. Some of the options include a domestic showdown with WBA champion Leigh Wood at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground or a potential trip to the United States for a big fight.
Luis Alberto Lopez started fast and held off the furious comeback of Josh Warrington over the last 4 rounds to become the new IBF featherweight champion.
Luis Alberto Lopez claimed the IBF featherweight title with a majority decision over Josh Warrington in Leeds after a sometimes messy, but always hard-fought battle. Lopez built up a big lead, landing heavy shots from odd angles but he had to withstand a brave late fightback from Warrington in the final four rounds.
Warrington, Lopez Scorecard BoxingScene Live - Josh Warrington defends his IBF Featherweight World Title against Mandatory Challenger Luis Alberto Lopez at the First Direct Arena in Leeds this Saturday December 10, live worldwide on DAZN.
It was a night of success that turned into a bit of a misery. Josh Warrington knew his career would probably over if he had failed to regain the IBF featherweight title from Kiko Martinez in March. He won what was a swashbuckling fight, but there was no chance of any celebrations.
Warrington, Lopez Weights Photos Gallery - Josh Warrington defends his IBF Featherweight World Title against Mandatory Challenger Luis Alberto Lopez at the First Direct Arena in Leeds this Saturday December 10, live worldwide on DAZN. The Leeds Warrior, who steps through the ropes for the first time since recapturing his IBF crown against Spain's Kiko Martinez in March. (photos by Mark Robinson)
Josh Warrington is set to add yet another stiff challenge to his underrated resume. The two-time and reigning IBF featherweight titlist returns home for a dangerous mandatory title defense versus Mexicali’s Luis Alberto Lopez. Both boxers were well under the divisional limit for their scheduled twelve-round clash at First Direct Arena in Warrington’s hometown of Leeds, England. (Saturday, DAZN, 9:00 p.m. GMT/4:00 p.m. ET).
Warrington, Lopez Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - Josh Warrington defends his IBF Featherweight World Title against Mandatory Challenger Luis Alberto Lopez at the First Direct Arena in Leeds this Saturday December 10, live worldwide on DAZN. The Leeds Warrior, who steps through the ropes for the first time since recapturing his IBF crown against Spain's Kiko Martinez in March. (photos by Mark Robinson)
Josh Warrington has warned his Featherweight rivals to underestimate him at their own peril ahead of his IBF World Title defense against Mandatory Challenger Luis Alberto Lopez at the First Direct Arena in Leeds this Saturday December 10, shown live worldwide on DAZN.