Teófimo López’s Sensational Victory: WBO Super Lightweight Triumph [Video]

US (Washington Insider Magazine) –  Although the victory was sealed in the decision of the judges, Teófimo López dominated the fight from start to finish thanks to his fast punches that on several occasions made him flirt with the knockout of Taylor at Madison Square Garden.

The Honduran-American fighter Teófimo López prevailed forcefully this Saturday against the Scotsman Josh Taylor, which helped him to raise the super lightweight title of the World Boxing Organization in front of more than 5,000 attendees at the Hulu Theater in Madison Square Garden.

The fight, agreed at 140 pounds, saw López triumph on the judges’ ballots unanimously (115-113, 115-113 and 117-111) to leave his record at 19 wins and one loss, with 13 KOs in his career. Lopez had lost all of his lightweight titles in November 2021 to Australian George Kambosos, after which he won two mostly disappointing fights.

The start of the fight on Saturday was as strong as expected, with both fighters looking for quick contact to take the lead, but without major incident for either.

In the third round the controversy broke out when a series of blows by Taylor put López against the ropes, but the Scotsman ignored the referee’s request for separation and hit once more than allowed.

Seconds later a new impact from Taylor made López stagger, who sank to his knee on the canvas but quickly got to his feet and continued with the fight.

In the fourth round came the response from Teófimo, who with an accurate impact on the face sent Taylor to the ground to take control of the fight, which he later ratified with a hook to the liver that sent his rival against the leagues again .

For the fifth López continued to look good and he did so in part thanks to an uppercut that hit the chin that once again destabilized his rival.

The constant exchange of blows was maintained at least until the ninth round, where the New York fighter of Honduran blood did not skimp to beat the European who was close to resulting in a knockout.

Presumably very low on the ballots, Taylor was forced to seek the KO at the end, but Teófimo’s defense was enough to keep the title, snatch Taylor’s undefeated 19-0 record and achieve the 19th victory in his professional career.

This article is originally published on eldiariony.com