Best fights of Teófimo López
Over 8 years as a professional, Teófimo López has compiled a 22-1 (13) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Teófimo López defeats Vasyl Lomachenko
On October 17, 2020 Teófimo López, the IBF lightweight champion, met Vasyl Lomachenko, the The Ring, WBA (Super), and WBO lightweight champion, in a title unification fight. López was 23 years old with a record of 15-0, and Lomachenko was 32 with a record of 14-1. López was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Lomachenko was on a 13-fight winning streak. López won via unanimous decision. Became the unified lightweight champion.
2. Teófimo López defeats Josh Taylor
On June 10, 2023 Teófimo López fought Josh Taylor for the The Ring and WBO super lightweight titles. López was 25 years old with a record of 18-1, and Taylor was 32 with a record of 19-0. López was on a 2-fight winning streak and Taylor was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. López won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super lightweight champion.
3. Teófimo López defeats Arnold Barboza Jr.
On May 2, 2025 Teófimo López defended his The Ring and WBO super lightweight titles against Arnold Barboza Jr.. López was 27 years old with a record of 21-1, and Jr. was 33 with a record of 32-0. López was on a 5-fight winning streak and Jr. was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak. López won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
4. Teófimo López KOs Richard Commey
On December 14, 2019 Teófimo López fought Richard Commey for the IBF lightweight title. López was 22 years old with a record of 14-0, and Commey was 32 with a record of 29-2. López was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Commey was on a 5-fight winning streak. López stopped Richard Commey via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
5. Teófimo López defeats Jamaine Ortiz
On February 8, 2024 Teófimo López defended his The Ring and WBO super lightweight titles against Jamaine Ortiz. López was 26 years old with a record of 19-1, and Ortiz was 27 with a record of 17-1-1. López was on a 3-fight winning streak and Ortiz was coming off a win. López won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.