Ahead of the Luis Alberto Lopez vs Michael Conlan super-fight 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 Lopez vs Conlan fight, including which world featherweight title is at stake on fight night.
What Belts Are On The Line In The Lopez vs Conlan Fight?
One of the biggest fights of the year goes down in the featherweight division this weekend as Michael Conlan challenges Luis Alberto Lopez for his world title in his home city of Belfast. The bout headlines this stellar card at the SSE Arena, with the main event expected to be at approximately 9.30pm for UK boxing fans.
Luis Alberto Lopez vs Michael Conlan is one of three world title fights on May 27th in the UK, meaning the IBF World Featherweight Title is on the line for Lopez vs Conlan. This means that the winner of the Lopez vs Conlan fight in Belfast will leave the ring with a world title belt around their waist.
Saturday night will be Michael Conlan’s second attempt at becoming world champion. First time around, Conlan was up on the cards before being brutally stopped by Leigh Wood in the 12th round of their WBA World Featherweight Title fight last year. Now, the Irishman has the chance to win a different version of the world title on Saturday night in his hometown.
For the reigning champion, this is the first defence of his world crown. He of course won the belt last time out, defeating Josh Warrington via majority decision in Leeds last December. This means that this Saturday with be Lopez’s second world title fight, meanwhile it is also Conlan’s second.
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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 featherweight division. Should Michael Conlan win, he will become world champion for the very first time. Should it be ‘El Venado’ who is victorious, he could well solidify himself as one of the best 126-pound fighter on the planet.
Depending on who wins Lopez vs Conlan, there could be some enormous fights on the horizon for both fighters. If it is Michael Conlan who wins, he could well fight again before the year is out. Conlan might well fight Leigh Wood again, looking to avenge the only loss of his career. Fights against the likes of Josh Warrington, Nick Ball or Mauricio Lara may also be potential bouts in the future for the Irishman.
On the other hand, if Luis Alberto Lopez wins this weekend, he could have some absolutely massive fights on the horizon. Should he claim his 28th professional boxing win, he could be in line for some huge unifications in the next 12 to 18 months. A fight with the winner of Lara vs Wood could be a huge fight, especially an all Mexican unification against ‘Bronco’.
Not only that but fights against the likes of Brandon Figueroa, Robeisy Ramirez, Mark Magsayo or Rey Vargas could be next for ‘El Venado’ too. Huge ramifications for the featherweight division on May 27th from two different venues in the UK!
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For this IBF World Featherweight Title challenge this weekend, the best sports betting apps cannot split Conlan and Lopez. Conlan is priced at 10/11 to become world champion in front of his hometown Belfast crowd, with the best UK sports betting sites also pricing Lopez, the champion, at the same price.
What a fight we have on our hands from Belfast on Saturday night. Finger’s crossed the fight lives up to all the hype!
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Luis Alberto Lopez Vs Michael Conlan – Fight Info
- 🥊 Boxing Match: Luis Alberto Lopez vs Michael Conlan
- 📊 Records: Luis Alberto Lopez (27-2, 15 KO’s) | Michael Conlan (18-1, 9 KO’s)
- 📅 Date: Saturday, 27th May 2023
- 🕛 Main Event Time: Approx. 9.30pm BST
- 🏆 Title: IBF World Featherweight Title
- 📺 TV Channel: UK: BT Sport
- 🏟 Venue: SSE Arena | Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
- 🎲 Fight Odds: Lopez 10/11 | Conlan 10/11
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