In one of the most captivating bouts this boxing weekend, former unified lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez will defend his WBO junior welterweight title against Arnold Barboza Jr. at Times Square, New York.
Fight Details
- Date: May 2
- Location: Times Square, New York
- Start time: 6 p.m. ET (Main card)
- How to watch: DAZN PPV (Buy Now)
- PPV Price: $59.99
- Odds: Lopez -286 vs. Barboza +205
Barboza has argued that the bout was postponed for too long, suggesting that Lopez now faces a more dangerous opponent. His confidence stems from his recent victories, including a notable win against Jose Ramirez. In his words:
“I feel like a prospect again fighting every other month. It’s the worst time for him to fight me.”
Lopez is known for his fluctuations in performance, which have raised questions about which version will show up for this fight. He has experienced ups and downs throughout his career, making this bout particularly intriguing.
Lopez stated at the final press conference:
“I’m just grateful and thankful to be here with everyone and show y’all the third version of Teofimo Lopez that you haven’t seen yet. Get your pay-per-view on DAZN. Friday night. You don’t want to miss it.”
