Lopez-Lomachenko:
MGM Grand Conference Center, Las Vegas – There had been many reactions to the surprising consequence of the massive struggle on Saturday evening.
In a showdown for the WBC franchise, WBA, WBO, IBF light-weight titles, Teofimo Lopez (16-0, 12 KOs) placed on a masterclass efficiency to win a twelve spherical unanimous determination over Vasiliy Lomachenko (14-2, 10 KOs).
The scores had been 116-112, 119-109 and 117-111.
At 23-years-old, Lopez turns into the youngest fighter in historical past to unify all 4 sanctioning physique titles. He turns into the fifth male fighter to perform such a feat – with Bernard Hopkins, Jermain Taylor, Terence Crawford and Oleksandr Usyk being the opposite three.
Lomachenko misplaced for the primary time in six years.
Teddy Atlas – Again what fighters do inside that ring is gallant and Noble. What the judges do exterior it’s something however. Tired of claiming it, and sick of seeing it. Again I’ve no downside with struggle going to Lopez, he earned it, however Loma didn’t deserve to listen to the scores that large.
Mike Tyson – Brooklyn was positively in the home tonight. Lopez is the person to beat. Another Brooklyn champion.
Manny Pacquiao – Congratulations to Teofimo Lopez for an undisputed nice efficiency.
Ryan Garcia – I received my struggle towards Luke Campbell however I’d like to struggle Lopez, there may be nonetheless a variety of unanswered questions on this light-weight division
Eddie Hearn – Just awoke..Lopez wow!!!
Jamel Herring – We’re not going to do that… say what you need concerning the SCORES, however the RIGHT man gained. It was an excellent struggle.
Roman Gonzalez – Congratulations in your nice victory, you confirmed your high quality and boxing intelligence. Long stay Central America. Blessings
Errol Spence – Thanks Teo congrats!
Enzo Maccarinelli – Lopez was good,I’d wish to see it once more although. Loma being out for a yr at his age particularly as his primary attributes are supreme distance and timing might’ve performed a large half in his lack of ability to begin working earlier than 7rds or Lopez might’ve simply have his quantity
Terence Crawford – I been telling Top Rank for years Teofimo Lopez was prepared. Good job younger fella we been speaking about this present day for years
Kell Brook – What a fighter! You did precisely what you informed me you had been gonna do. Enjoy the second
Michael Conlan – Just to huge and robust!! I assumed Loma could be adequate to grind out the win however Teofimo was good tonight. Well deserved champ, youngest 4 belt champ in historical past
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