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Teofimo Lopez, Nakatani Scorecard BoxingScene Live - Teofimo Lopez is on the fast track to a world title shot. Standing in his way is a fellow unbeaten fighter, Masayoshi Nakatani, the longtime OBPF lightweight king who represents the stiffest test of Lopez's young career. (photos by Mikey Williams)
In lightweight action, 26-year old Tyler McCreary (16-0-1, 7 KO), 133 ¼, of Toledo, Ohio continued to progress his career in his second straight close call on the cards. McCreary, who fought to a draw in his last fight, worked to a split decision over eight rounds against 27-year old Jessie Rosales (22-3-1, 10 KO), 134, of Cebu City, Philippines.
Teofimo Lopez, Masayoshi Nakatani Weights Photos Gallery - Teofimo Lopez is on the fast track to a world title shot. Standing in his way is a fellow unbeaten fighter, Masayoshi Nakatani, the longtime OBPF lightweight king who represents the stiffest test of Lopez's young career. (photos by Mikey Williams)
Armed with a new diet and renewed purpose, Teofimo Lopez is ready to 'Takeover' the lightweight division for years to come. The rising contender from Las Vegas, Nev.—by way of Brooklyn, N.Y.—and Masayoshi Nakatani both made weight for their lightweight title eliminator. Lopez (13-0, 11KOs) checked in at a shredded 134.4 pounds, the same weight as Japan's Nakatani (18-0, 12KOs). Their bout streams live on ESPN+ from MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md.
Teofimo Lopez Training Photos Gallery - Teofimo Lopez is on the fast track to a world title shot. Standing in his way is a fellow unbeaten fighter, Masayoshi Nakatani, the longtime OBPF lightweight king who represents the stiffest test of Lopez's young career. (photos by Mikey Williams)
Japan's Masayoshi Nakatani has already left for the United States, as this Friday he will collide with fellow undefeated lightweight, Teofimo Lopez, in an IBF final eliminator. The winner will get a crack at the current IBF champion, Richard Commey.
Teofimo Lopez is confident of securing a knockout of Masayoshi Nakatani on July 19 in Maryland, when he takes part in a final eliminator to to get a crack at the IBF lightweight championship held by Richard Commey. And if he beats Commey, then Lopez would go forward to a unification showdown with Vasiliy Lomachenko, who would need to beat Luke Campbell in August.
MGM GRAND, LAS VEGAS - Rising lightweight contender Teofimo Lopez was on hand for the Tyson Fury-Tom Schwarz final press conference. The 21-year-old will return to the ring on July 19rh against Masayoshi Nakatani. The winner of the fight will become the IBF lightweight mandatory challenger
Teofimo Lopez is one win away from a shot at fulfilling his world title destiny. Standing in his way is fellow unbeaten Masayoshi Nakatani, who is intent on spoiling his plans.
Rising lightweight star Teofimo Lopez could be one fight away from a world title shot, as he's going to face unbeaten Masayoshi Nakatani in the main event of a Top Rank card from the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.