Teofimo Lopez Jr. vs. Arnold Barboza Jr. at the at the Times Square, New York for the WBO Junior Welterweight Title

Teofimo Lopez delivered a masterful performance against Arnold Barboza Jr., retaining his WBO and Ring Magazine super lightweight titles with a unanimous decision victory. The judges scored the bout 116-112, 116-112, and 118-110 in favor of Lopez.

Round-by-Round Summary

Rounds 1–3:
Lopez established control early, utilizing his superior hand speed and footwork to dictate the pace. Barboza struggled to find his rhythm, with Lopez effectively countering and evading most of his attacks.

Rounds 4–6:
Continuing his dominance, Lopez showcased his defensive prowess, slipping punches and landing precise combinations. In Round 6, Barboza landed a solid right hand that momentarily stunned Lopez, marking his most significant moment in the fight.
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Rounds 7–9:
Lopez regained full control, using his agility and sharp counters to keep Barboza at bay. He began to showboat, displaying confidence and further frustrating his opponent.
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Rounds 10–12:
Maintaining his dominance, Lopez continued to outbox Barboza, landing clean shots while avoiding return fire. Barboza’s attempts to rally were ineffective, leading to a clear decision in Lopez’s favor.

This victory improves Lopez’s record to 22-1 and marks Barboza’s first professional loss, dropping him to 32-1. Post-fight, Lopez expressed interest in moving up to the welterweight division and called out unified titleholder Jaron “Boots” Ennis, signaling his ambition for future challenges.

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