Luis Alberto Lopez (30-2, 17 KOs) will defend his IBF featherweight world title in opposition to Angelo Leo (24-1, 11 KOs) on August 10 at Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The complete card will likely be promoted by Prime Rank in affiliation with Legacy Boxing Promotions on ESPN. Forward of his IBF defence, Lopez has spoken about his opponent – and the boldness he’s feeling for the upcoming battle in opposition to Leo.
Luis Alberto Lopez The Street Warrior Prepares for Fourth Defence
Venado Lopez Feeling Assured
Venado Lopez will likely be making the fourth defence of his IBF strap on August 10. He first received the title, when he impressively defeated Josh Warrington in Leeds, earlier than travelling to a hostile Northern Eire to dispatch Michael Conlan by way of fifth-round stoppage.
The Mexicali native continued his good type, with a dominating, unanimous resolution win over Joet Gonzalez, with scores 118-110, 117-111 and 116-112. Final day out, the damaging Mexican beat Reiya Abe by eighth-round TKO. His opponent has received his final 4 contests after shedding to Stephen Fulton in 2021.
Following a latest coaching session, Lopez spoke about his coaching camp and revealed he’s prepared for the upcoming bout: “We’ve been coaching onerous as we prepare to complete camp. This has been certainly one of my finest coaching camps, and we are going to end robust.” He continued: “Like all Mexicans, I do my job within the ring, and I prefer to throw punches. I don’t thoughts getting hit with a view to hit. We work to have the ability to do all of that within the ring. If we’ve to maneuver round, we’ll do this. If we’ve to brawl, we are able to brawl. If the battle ends early, we are able to finish it early. I do my job. I put together for that. And I’m glad that individuals like my work.”
Lopez Talks Angelo Leo and Naoya Inoue
Talking about his opponent on August 10, Venado mentioned: “We all know that Angelo Leo is an efficient fighter who comes ahead throwing a lot of punches. He doesn’t cease in there. So, I believe we’re going to wish a variety of stamina, and we’re going to wish to throw a variety of punches. We’re going to be sensible but additionally aggressive. It’s going to be an excellent battle. It will likely be an excellent check for each of us. I don’t plan on letting go of my title. It’s going to be an incredible conflict.”
He added: “Making the fourth protection of my title is a superb achievement for me. I by no means imagined it, however right here we’re. And we’re wanting ahead to massive challenges as a result of massive fights are coming. Maybe unifications. Possibly Naoya Inoue? Undoubtedly one thing massive.”
