Teofimo Lopez is set to try and continue his rise in the super lightweight rankings against Sandor Martin this weekend.
‘The Takeover’ had his first fight at 140lbs in August when he disposed of Pedro Campa, and the 25-year-old will be keen to see off Martin and set up a clash with either Josh Taylor or Jack Catterall.
But his opponent is on a great run and has won his last 11 fights, including beating Jose Felix in April.
The Spaniard is also the reigning European super lightweight and will pose a threat to Lopez.
This fight also serves as a WBC junior welterweight title eliminator.
Lopez vs Martin: Date and start time
The ten-round title eliminator is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 10.
The bout will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York, with ring walks set to be around 4am UK time on Sunday morning.
Lopez vs Martin: TV channel and live stream
The fight is set to be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena, with coverage starting at 2am UK time.
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Lopez vs Martin: Undercard
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
- MAIN EVENT: Teofimo Lopez vs Sandor Martin – for WBC junior welterweight title eliminator
- Jared Anderson vs Jerry Forrest
- Xander Zayas vs Alexis Salazar
- Keyshawn Davis vs Juan Carlos Burgos
- Tiger Johnson vs Mike O’Han Jr
- Joe Ward vs Frederic Julan
- Damian Knyba vs Emilio Salas
- Bruce Carrington vs Juan Tapia
- Jahi Tucker vs Ivan Pandzic
Lopez vs Martin: What has been said?
Teofimo Lopez is intrigued about his upcoming fight and is pleased Martin replaced Jose Pedraza.
He said: “I was very excited, more intrigued about this fight.
“We don’t overlook any fighter. Pedraza, he definitely has a resume of his own, but things happen and I’m glad the way it turned out – for the betterment of my career and for everyone else out there.
“Everyone’s been talking about this fight, the WBC actually declared this as an eliminator, and look at it now, we’re getting it earlier. Christmas came early for everyone out here.”
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