Teon Kennedy: record, next fight and profile →
By Mike Coppinger - ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- In the main event of Top Rank Live (Fox Sports Net) from Bally's Atlantic City, Alejandro Lopez (22-2, 7 KOs) upset previously-undefeated Teon “The Technician” Kennedy (17-1-1, 7 Kos) via 12 round unanimous decision in a junior featherweight contest.
Atlantic City,N.J. --- Undefeated Teon Kennedy (R),Philadelphia,Pa. and rugged Alejandro Lopez(L), Tijuana,Mexico weigh in (both fighters weighed 121.5 lb) for their upcoming super bantamweight main event on Top Rank's "Top Rank Live!" show, Saturday, August 13 to be televised live on FSN from Bally's Hotel-Casino in Atlantic City. --- Photos by Christopher Toney Sr./Top Rank
Unbeaten prospect Camilo Perez will back to the ring this Saturday, August 13, at the Bally's Atlantic City in a Top Rank presentation, that will have contender Teon Kennedy headlining the show facing Alejandro Lopez for the NABA superbantanweight title.
Atlantic City, NJ—Super bantamweight Teon Kennedy will defend his North American Boxing Association (NABA) title in a scheduled 12-round contest against Alejandro Lopez, of Tijuana, Mexico, on Saturday evening, Aug. 13, in the Grand Ballroom at Bally’s Atlantic City. First of seven fights will be 7 p.m.
BoxingScene.com was advised by promoter Russell Peltz that junior featherweight champion Teon Kennedy (17-0-1, 7 KOs) is not being held by authorities for various charges, which include attempted murder. Kennedy was briefly held by authorities as a possible suspect in a shooting which took place on May 30. The victim of the shooting told authorities that Kennedy was not involved.
Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City - Featherweight Camilo Perez (2-0, 2 KOs) stopped Desi Williams (0-2) in the first round after scoring two knockdowns. Perez returns to the ring after making his pro debut less than 30 days ago in Florida.
Bill Emes catches up with super bantamweight Teon Kennedy to discuss his battle of unbeatens with Jorge Diaz, fight strategy and more.
The weights are in for Saturday's big featherweight card at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The main event fighters had no problems. IBF/WBA featherweight champion Yuriokris Gamboa weighed 126-pounds at the limit, while challenger Jorge Solis was 125.5.
ATLANTIC CITY - Undefeated super bantamweight contender Jorge "King" Diaz of New Brunswick, NJ says he has had no problems adjusting to new trainer Joe Grier ahead of his March 26 showdown with unbeaten USBA 122 pound champion Teon "The Technician" Kennedy of Philadelphia, PA at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ.
Atlantic City, NJ—The billboards and the posters and the press releases may be promoting the HBO-televised matches featuring Yuriorkis Gamboa vs. Jorge Solis and Matt Remillard vs. Miguel Angel Garcia, but the fans who jam the 2,700-seat ballroom at Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall on Saturday evening, March 26, will be coming to see another fight which will not be part of the telecast.