Josh Taylor and Teofimo Lopez are set to make a statement at each other’s expense tonight, with each fighter heading into New York after a controversial win.
The undefeated Taylor, 32, last fought 15 months ago when he retained his undisputed lightweight title against Jack Catherall in Glasgow. Most fans and critics thought Taylor had been beaten, and the Scotsman subsequently vacated two of his belts and lost another while seeking a rematch with Catherall.
But that fight ended earlier this year, leading up to tonight’s main event, where Taylor will defend his remaining title – the WBO belt – against former lightweight champion Lopez.
Lopez, 25, captured the consolidated lightweight belts from Vasily Lomachenko in 2020, but the American lost them to George Camposos Jr. in 2021. Since then, he has responded to the pro-only loss with back-to-back victories in the ultra-lightweight division, however, stopping Pedro. Campa in August and controversially beat Sandor Martin in December.
Here’s everything you need to know.
when is it?
The fight will take place on Saturday, June 10th at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The main card is scheduled to start at 1AM BST on Sunday, June 11 (5PM PT, 7PM ET, 8PM ET). Ring walks for the main event are expected to take place around 4 a.m. BST (8 p.m. PT, 10 p.m. ET, 11 p.m. ET).
How can I watch?
In the United States, the event will be broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN+. In the UK, Sky Sports will broadcast the fights.
Sky Sports subscribers can watch the action live on TV, as well as on the broadcaster’s website and on the Sky Go app.
opportunities
Josh Taylor during his controversial split decision win over Jack Catherall
(Courtesy of Reuters)
Taylor – 8/13
Lopez – 8/11
tie – 12/1
full card (subject to change)
Josh Taylor (C) vs. Teofimo Lopez (WBO Super Lightweight Title)
Xander Zayas – Ronald Cruz (WB)
Henry LeBron – Carlos Ramos (Super Featherweight)
Jamin Ortiz vs Humberto Galindo (Lightweight)
Robson Conceicao vs Nicolás Polanco (Ultra Featherweight)
Omar Rosario – Jean Carlos Rivera (Ultra Lightweight)
Damien Knepa vs. Heilmann Ulgen (Heavyweight)
Bruce Carrington vs. Luis Boroso (Featherweight)
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