It was not too long ago introduced that Luis Alberto “El Venado” López (30-2) would return to motion on Aug. 10 on the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in opposition to Angelo “El Chinito” Leo (24-1). The battle will likely be broadcast on all ESPN platforms as a part of High Rank’s output cope with the sports activities community, and Lopez’s IBF featherweight title will likely be at stake.
Lopez has been on a roll, having received 13 straight fights since his 2019 loss to the then-unbeaten Ruben Villa.
Albuquerque’s Leo can be on a successful streak. He has received 4 straight bouts since struggling his solely profession loss, in opposition to Stephen Fulton in 2021.
Lopez’s supervisor, Hector Fernandez de Cordova, isn’t fairly certain what to anticipate on battle evening however believes his cost will emerge victorious.
“This can be a powerful battle in opposition to a former world champion who could be very sturdy and really disciplined to his model,” Fernandez informed BoxingScene.
“I imagine Venado has to return with nice footwork. It’s a type of fights that it may very well be a very simple battle or the hardest of your life. Angelo’s model is ideal for Venado’s footwork. Everyone knows what occurred with Joet, and all due respect to Joet, however I believe Leo is a greater general fighter.”
Fernandez was referring to Lopez’s comfy unanimous determination victory over Joet Gonzalez on Sept. 15.
Leo was final within the ring in April when he defeated Eduardo Beas by way of unanimous determination.
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