On an unforgettable night in Times Square, Teofimo Lopez defeats Arnold Barboza Jr. by unanimous decision, successfully defending his WBO super lightweight world title. With scores of 116-112, 116-112 and 118-110, Lopez demonstrated his technical and physical superiority from the opening rounds.
Teofimo Lopez defeats Arnold Barboza Jr.
Barboza Jr., previously undefeated, tried to impose his rhythm, but Lopez’s speed and accuracy were too much. Although Barboza connected with a solid punch in the sixth round, Lopez quickly regained control and continued to dominate the fight.
The win improves Lopez’s record to 22-1, while Barboza suffers his first professional loss, dropping to 32-1.
Lopez’s performance was so impressive that even the legendary Mike Tyson described it as a “whitewash”.
After the fight, Lopez expressed his interest in moving up in class and facing unified welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis, looking for new challenges in his career.
The evening in Times Square was significant not only for the outcome, but also for its unique location, bringing boxing to one of New York’s most iconic venues.
With this victory, Teófimo López reaffirms his position as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers and opens the door to exciting future fights.
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