Teofimo Lopez will make his Ultralight debut on August 13 against Pedro “Roca” Campa over 10 rounds.
The fight takes place at the Resort World Center at the Las Vegas World Resort. Super Welterweight Rising Star Xander Zayas tied for a spot with Elias “Latin Kid” Espadas over eight rounds.
The return of ‘The Takeover’ is highly anticipated with fans curious to see how he will be with his new weight in the 9 months since. shock failure arrive George Kambosos Jr. One of the comebacks of 2021 ended Lopez’s reign as lightweight number one as he lost the WBA, IBF and WBO World titles he had won. Vasiliy Lomachenko a year earlier.
In a Top Rated press release, Lopez said he’s focused on the future as he begins his campaign to become a two-weight world champion.
“I am very grateful to be back on August 13. I have been looking forward to this since my last game. I’ve had a lot of complications, but we’re looking to the future and towards bigger and better things.”
“I’m here to take over the 140-pound weight class like I did at 135. As always, I’m going to bring excitement to the sport of boxing. The Takeover remains in full effect. You don’t want to miss it”.
Mexico’s Campa was full of praise for Lopez.
“He is an excellent fighter. I came to Resorts World Las Vegas ready to take on everything I’ve learned with my incredible trainer, Manny Robles. “
“We were in Southern California working hard and preparing for the best version of Teofimo Lopez. I believe I can become a power at 140 pounds, and I have to show it on August 13.”
US Olympic athletes Troy Isley and Duke Ragan will also be on the card.
