Earlier today, the IBF featherweight champion Luis Alberto Lopez (30-2, 17 KOs) and the challenger Angelo Leo (24-1, 11 KOs) came under the featherweight limit of 126 pounds as they headline a card which streams live Saturday night on ESPN. Can Leo make the most out of his second opportunity at a world title, or will Lopez dominate as he has since winning the title?
Venado Lopez 125.6 lbs. vs. Angelo Leo 125.6 lbs (Lopez’s IBF Featherweight World Title – 12 Rounds)
Referee: Ernie Sharif; Judges: Esther Lopez, Fernando Villarreal and Zachary Young
Lindolfo Delgado 139.9 lbs vs. Bryan Flores 139.9 lbs (Vacant WBO Latino Junior Welterweight Title — 10 Rounds)
Referee: Robert Velez; Judges: Dennis O’Connell, Chris Tellez and Zachary Young
Matthew Griego 111.9 lbs vs. Gilberto Mendoza 110.7 lbs (Flyweight — 8 Rounds)
Vito Mielnicki Jr. 154 lbs vs. Laszlo Toth 153.3 lbs (Junior Middleweight — 10 Rounds)
Albert Gonzalez 126.3 lbs vs. Damian Alcala 126.9 lbs (Featherweight — 6 Rounds)
Alan Garcia 136.2 lbs vs. Maickol Lopez Villagrana 136.2 lbs (Lightweight — 8 Rounds)
Steven Navarro 116.6 lbs vs. Israel Camacho 115.6 lbs (Bantamweight — 6 Rounds)
Arnold Khegai 125.8 lbs vs. Belmar Preciado 125.9 lbs (Featherweight — 10 Rounds)
Per DraftKings Sportsbook, Luis Alberto Lopez is the favorite at -475, and Angelo Leo is the underdog at +350.
Luis Alberto Lopez: TKO/KO +280; Decision -160
Draw: +1800
Angelo Leo: TKO/KO +1000; Decision +600
ANOTHER ‘VENADO’ ROAD WIN OR A NEW CHAMP?#LopezLeo | SAT 10PM ET | @ESPN pic.twitter.com/q2kLGWKTEi
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) August 9, 2024
These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
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