Vasiliy Lomachenko: record, next fight and profile →
The designation of Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Vasiliy Lomachenko as “Franchise” champions is a reflection of all that the two have previously achieved. In the case of Teofimo Lopez, such consideration is more of an investment into the future. A new precedent will be set this weekend when Lomachenko and Lopez collide in their multi-belt
Former two division champion Jose Pedraza is very familiar with WBC franchise, WBA, WBO lightweight champion Vasiliy Lomachenko. Pedraza lost a twelve round unanimous decision to Lomachenko in 2018. In the eleventh round, Pedraza was dropped twice and appeared to be on the verge of getting stopped before surviving the onslaught.
By Cliff Rold - On Saturday, IBF lightweight titlist Teofimo Lopez (15-0, 12 KO) will face unified WBA/WBO titlist Vasyl Lomachenko (14-1, 10 KO) in a showdown of the consensus top two lightweights in the world. When the final bell sounds, barring a draw, we will have the first real claimant to history’s throne at lightweight since Terence Crawford vacated his claims to the throne...
Lomachenko, Lopez Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - The biggest boxing event of the fall airs live on ESPN, this Saturday, October 17 when WBC Franchise/WBA/WBO world champion Vasiliy Lomachenko and IBF kingpin Teofimo Lopez, clash in a lightweight unification showdown live from the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Live coverage begins at 7:30 p.m. ET, with undercard action on ESPN, ESPN Deportes (in Spanish) and ESPN+ (English and Spanish). (photos by Mikey Williams)
LAS VEGAS – The Nevada State Athletic Commission has assigned an experienced, familiar panel of judges to the Vasiliy Lomachenko-Teofimo Lopez fight Saturday night. BoxingScene.com was informed Wednesday that Nevada’s Tim Cheatham, New York’s Julie Lederman and New Jersey’s Steve Weisfeld will judge their 12-round lightweight title unification fight at MGM Grand Conference Center. The NSAC also has assigned veteran Nevada referee Russell Mora to the Lomachenko-Lopez fight.
Guillermo Rigondeaux has a favorite for Saturday's mega fight. While still recognizing the talent of Teofimo Lopez, Cuba's 118-pound champion considers Vasiliy Lomachenko to be on a higher level and backs him to be the best in the ring.
Vasiliy Lomachenko doesn’t dispute the numerous attributes that make Teofimo Lopez a very live underdog entering their much-anticipated fight Saturday night. The three-division champion acknowledged Lopez’s strengths during a recent virtual press conference. The uniquely skilled Ukrainian southpaw also cautioned that Lopez’s prowess will be tested like never before when they square off in a 12-round, 135-pound title unification fight at MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas.
Bob Arum sees the varying reactions to the level of confidence exuded by Teofimo Lopez and can’t help but flash back to his most famous client. Brooklyn’s Lopez has been outspoken throughout his young pro career, perhaps never more than in the buildup to his upcoming World lightweight championship clash with Ukraine’s Vasiliy Lomachenko (14-1, 10KOs). The two collide this Saturday live on ESPN from The Bubble at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, with Lopez doing most of the heavy lifting between the two when it comes to promoting the event.
Teofimo Lopez Jr. will continue to speak into existence his plan for making the biggest fight of his career as short of a night as possible. The unbeaten lightweight titlist is all in for his upcoming multi-belt lightweight championship clash with Ukraine’s Vasiliy Lomachenko (14-1, 10KOs), which takes place this Saturday live on ESPN from The Bubble at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The winner will be recognized as the true lightweight king, with Lomachenko—a three-division titlist and high-ranking pound-for-pound entrant—as the betting favorite.
IBF lightweight world champion Teofimo Lopez will be looking to make a huge statement on Saturday night, when he takes on two-time Olympic gold medal winner Vasiliy Lomachenko, who holds the WBC franchise, WBA, WBO titles.