Ahead of the Josh Taylor vs Teofimo Lopez bout this weekend, boxing fans want to know if there are any world title belts on the line. Read on to find out everything you need to know about the Taylor vs Lopez fight, including which world super-lightweight title is at stake.
Are There Any Belts On The Line In The Taylor vs Lopez Fight?
One of the biggest fights of the year goes down in the super-lightweight division this weekend as Josh Taylor defends his 140-pound world title against Teofimo Lopez. The bout headlines this stellar card at the famous Madison Square Garden, with the main event expected to be at approximately 5am on Sunday morning for UK boxing fans.
Josh Taylor vs Teofimo Lopez is one of four world title fights around the globe this weekend. The WBO World Super-Lightweight Title is on the line for Taylor vs Lopez. This means that the winner of the Taylor vs Lopez fight in New York will leave the ring with a world title belt around their waist.
Josh Taylor is the undefeated boxer going into this fight, having previously won all four recognised world title belts at 140-pounds. He now holds just one having vacated the others, but is still widely regarded as the best super-lightweight on the planet.
For the challenger, Teofimo Lopez, he has the chance to become a two-weight world champion this weekend. Having previously held multiple world title belts down at lightweight, Lopez has moved up to 140-pounds and will be looking to become a two-division champion this weekend.
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The winner of this fight at the weekend will have bragging rights and will solidify himself as one of the best fighters in the super-lightweight division. Should ‘The Takeover’ win, he will become world champion for the second time in a second weight division. Should it be ‘The Tartan Tornado’ who is victorious, he will cement himself as the single best super-lightweight on the planet.
Depending on who wins the Taylor vs Lopez bout, there could be some enormous fights on the horizon for both fighters. If it is the hometown hero, Lopez, who wins, he could well fight again before the year is out. A potential unification with the likes of Regis Prograis or Rolando Romero could be on the cards in what would be two massive all-American unifications.
On the other hand, if ‘The Tartan Tornado’ wins this weekend, he could have some absolutely massive fights on the horizon. Should he claim his 20th professional boxing win, he could well move up to welterweight in an attempt to become a two-division world champion next.
Another fight that could be next for Taylor is the all-British fight with former foe Jack Catterall. The pair fought in February 2022, with many people feeling Catterall has won the fight, despite Taylor being awarded the decision. That is a huge rematch and would do massive numbers in the UK.
Huge ramifications for the super-lightweight division this weekend from New York City as Josh Taylor vs Teofimo Lopez takes centre stage.
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As of today for the main event, Josh Taylor is the 1/2 favourite to win the fight with the best UK sports betting sites. However, a lot of people will fancy the chances of the former lightweight champion here, Teofimo Lopez, as the betting underdog in this fight. He is currently priced around 8/5 with the best online gambling sites to become a two-weight world champion this weekend at Madison Square Garden in his hometown of New York.
What a fight we have on our hands from MSG on Saturday night. Finger’s crossed the fight lives up to all the hype!
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Josh Taylor vs Teofimo Lopez – Fight Info
- 🥊 Boxing Match: Josh Taylor vs Teofimo Lopez
- 📊 Records: Josh Taylor (19-0, 13 KO’s) | Teofimo Lopez (18-1, 13 KO’s)
- 📅 Date: Sunday, 11th June 2023
- 🕛 Main Event Time: Approx. 5.00am BST
- 🏆 Title: WBO World Super-Lightweight Title
- 📺 TV Channel: UK: Sky Sports
- 🏟 Venue: Madison Square Garden | New York, USA
- 🎲 Fight Odds: Taylor 1/2 | Lopez 8/5
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