Luis Alberto Lopez is all set to defend his IBF featherweight title against Angelo Leo in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 10. This upcoming fight promises to be an exciting showdown, with a co-feature match between Lindolfo Delgado and Bryan Flores.
The event will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. Viewers in the UK and Ireland can also catch the action on Sky Sports.
Promoted by Top Rank in partnership with Legacy Boxing Promotions, tickets for the event can be purchased starting on June 18 at 11 a.m. MST through Etix.com.
Lopez, currently ranked as the No. 1 featherweight by The Ring, clinched the IBF featherweight title by defeating Josh Warrington. He has since successfully defended his title against Michael Conlan, Joet Gonzalez, and Reiya Abe. Lopez is confident in his abilities to retain his title against Leo in Leo’s hometown.
On the other hand, Leo, a former world champion, is determined to secure a victory and claim his second world title. He is eager to make a mark in the featherweight division by defeating Lopez.
The undercard will include exciting fights such as the 10-round clash between undefeated flyweights Abraham Perez and Matthew Griego, as well as the eight-round heavyweight bout featuring U.S. Olympic silver medalist Richard Torrez Jr.
Mark your calendars for August 10 and don’t miss this thrilling event showcasing some of the top fighters in the sport.
