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Luis Alberto Lopez had been targeting a unification fight with the WBO champion Rafael “Divino” Espinoza, but Espinoza appears headed towards a rematch with Robeisy Ramirez
Reiya Abe: record, next fight and profile →

Luis Alberto Lopez had been targeting a unification fight with the WBO champion Rafael “Divino” Espinoza, but Espinoza appears headed towards a rematch with Robeisy Ramirez

Raymond Ford knew he couldn’t risk leaving the outcome of his fight with Otabek Kholmatov in the hands of the judges

In the main event, Raymond Ford (15-0-1, 8 KOs) defeated Otabek Kholmatov (12-1, 11 KOs) to win the vacant WBA world title.

Luis Alberto Lopez defended his IBF featherweight titleholder by brutalizing Reiya Abe before the challenger's right eye forced the referee to stop the bout on an eighth-round stoppage at Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York.

Luis Alberto Lopez was once considered a stepping stone for prospects and contenders, but he refused to play the role. Saturday at Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York, he'll fight Reiya Abe to defend his IBF featherweight title – and continue gaining the respect he deserves.

Top Rank Boxing will be live this Saturday, March 2, at approximately 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, exclusively on ESPN+.

Kholmatov-Ford, Lopez-Abe – Top Rank Weigh-In Results

Uzbek phenom Otabek Kholmatov (12-0, 11 KOs) will lock horns against American standout Raymond Ford (14-0-1, 7 KOs) for the vacant WBA featherweight world title this Saturday, March 2 at Turning Stone Resort Casino.

Uzbek phenom Otabek Kholmatov (12-0, 11 KOs) will lock horns against American standout Raymond Ford (14-0-1, 7 KOs) for the vacant WBA featherweight world title this Saturday, March 2 at Turning Stone Resort Casino.
