Best fights of Teófimo López
Over 10 years as a professional, Teófimo López has compiled a 23-2 (13) record, including 15 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Teófimo López defeats Vasyl Lomachenko
On October 17, 2020 Teófimo López, the IBF lightweight champion, met Vasyl Lomachenko, the WBA (Super), WBO, and The Ring 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 Arnold Barboza Jr.
On May 2, 2025 Teófimo López defended his WBO and The Ring 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.
3. Teófimo López defeats Josh Taylor
On June 10, 2023 Teófimo López fought Josh Taylor for the WBO and The Ring 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.
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 WBO and The Ring 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.
6. Teófimo López defeats Rolando Romero
On August 22, 2026 Teófimo López fought Rolando Romero for the WBA (Regular) welterweight title. López was 29 years old with a record of 22-2, and Romero was 30 with a record of 17-2. López was coming off a loss, while Romero was on a 2-fight winning streak. López won via majority decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
7. Teófimo López defeats Sandor Martín
On December 10, 2022 Teófimo López defended his WBO International super lightweight title against Sandor Martín. López was 25 years old with a record of 17-1, and Martín was 29 with a record of 40-2. López was coming off a win and Martín was on a 11-fight winning streak. López won via split decision. Defended the title.
8. Teófimo López defeats Steve Claggett
On June 29, 2024 Teófimo López defended his WBO and The Ring super lightweight titles against Steve Claggett. López was 26 years old with a record of 20-1, and Claggett was 35 with a record of 38-7-2. López was on a 4-fight winning streak and Claggett was on a 9-fight winning streak. López won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
9. Teófimo López KOs Pedro Campa
On August 13, 2022 Teófimo López fought Pedro Campa for the vacant WBC-NABF and WBO International super lightweight titles. López was 25 years old with a record of 16-1, and Campa was 30 with a record of 34-1-1. López was coming off a loss, while Campa was on a 4-fight winning streak. López stopped Pedro Campa via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant titles.
10. Teófimo López loses to Shakur Stevenson via unanimous decision
On January 31, 2026 Teófimo López defended his WBO and The Ring super lightweight titles against Shakur Stevenson. López was 28 years old with a record of 22-1, and Stevenson was 28 with a record of 24-0. López was on a 6-fight winning streak and Stevenson was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. López lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Stevenson.