As first revealed in April, Luis Alberto Lopez will defend his IBF featherweight title in opposition to Angelo Leo on August tenth within the latter’s native Albuquerque.
Lopez (30-2, 17 KO) is arguably the highest canine within the ultra-turbulent featherweight division as he heads into his fourth title protection. Since grinding his well beyond Josh Warrington for the belt in 2022, he’s demolished Michael Conlan, turned apart a surprisingly sport Joet Gonzalez, and smashed necessary challenger Reiya Abe with contemptuous ease.
Leo (24-1, 11 KO), who briefly held the WBO tremendous bantamweight belt, enters the ring on the heels of respectable wins over Mike Plania and Eduardo Baez. He’s regarded stable since a 2.5-year sit on the sidelines and may make for a vicious combat with Lopez.
“On August 10, I’ll make it abundantly clear who the king of the featherweight division is,” stated “El Venado”, 30. “This would be the fourth defence of my world title, and I’m making ready for an excellent battle in opposition to a former world champion like Angelo Leo.
“It will likely be a magical evening for all of the followers in New Mexico. I do know he’s the native fighter, however you already know what occurs after I enter enemy territory. The ‘Street Warrior’ is again, and I’ll put all of the division’s champions on discover.”
“I do know Lopez is without doubt one of the prime champions in my division, and a win over him can be big for me and my metropolis. I’m within the prime of my profession and may’t wait to point out the world the fighter I’ve grow to be since successful my first world title in 2020.”
The co-feature sees undefeated tremendous lightweights Lindolfo Delgado (20-0, 15 KO) and Bryan Flores (26-0-1, 15 KO) meet in a stable prospect eliminator. Delgado’s dragged his toes a bit since what ought to have been a breakout win over Omar Aguilar in 2022 and Flores has finished the identical since edging out Shinard Bunch in final 12 months’s ShoBox important occasion, so it’s good them sq. off.
Arnold Khegai (21-1-1, 13 KO), Richard Torrez Jr (10-0, 10 KO), Vito Mielnicki Jr (18-1, 12 KO), and Alan Garcia (13-0, 10 KO) all see motion on the undercard. Fairly good present, all issues thought of.
