Best fights of Tony Lopez
Over 16 years as a professional, Tony Lopez has compiled a 50-8-1 (34) record, including 18 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Tony Lopez defeats Rick Lockridge
On July 23, 1988 Tony Lopez fought Rick Lockridge for the IBF super featherweight title. Lopez was 25 years old with a record of 29-1, and Lockridge was 29 with a record of 43-5. Lopez was on a 3-fight winning streak and Lockridge was on a 5-fight winning streak. Lopez won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super featherweight champion.
2. Tony Lopez defeats Jorge Páez
On September 22, 1990 Tony Lopez, the IBF featherweight champion, met Jorge Páez, the IBF featherweight champion, in a title unification fight. Lopez was 27 years old with a record of 35-2, and Páez was 24 with a record of 35-2-3. Lopez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lopez won via unanimous decision. Became the unified featherweight champion.
3. Tony Lopez defeats Rick Lockridge in their 2nd fight
On March 5, 1989 Tony Lopez defended his IBF super featherweight title against Rick Lockridge. It was their second meeting. Lopez was 26 years old with a record of 31-1, and Lockridge was 30 with a record of 43-6. Lopez was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Lockridge was coming off a loss. Lopez won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Tony Lopez KOs Greg Haugen
On June 25, 1994 Tony Lopez faced Greg Haugen in a lightweight bout. Lopez was 31 years old with a record of 44-4-1, and Haugen was 33 with a record of 34-5. Both Lopez and Haugen were on a 2-fight winning streak. Lopez stopped Greg Haugen via TKO in the 10th round.
5. Tony Lopez loses to Julio César Chávez via KO
On December 10, 1994 Tony Lopez fought Julio César Chávez for the WBC super lightweight title. Lopez was 31 years old with a record of 45-4-1, and Chávez was 32 with a record of 91-1-1. Lopez was on a 3-fight winning streak and Chávez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Chávez stopped Lopez via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
6. Tony Lopez defeats John John Molina in their 3rd fight
On May 20, 1990 Tony Lopez fought John John Molina for the IBF super featherweight title. It was their third meeting. Lopez was 27 years old with a record of 34-2, and Molina was 25 with a record of 21-2. Lopez was coming off a win and Molina was on a 3-fight winning streak. Lopez won via split decision. Crowned the new super featherweight champion.
7. Tony Lopez defeats Dingaan Thobela
On February 12, 1993 Tony Lopez defended his WBA lightweight title against Dingaan Thobela. Lopez was 29 years old with a record of 41-3-1, and Thobela was 26 with a record of 8-0. Lopez was on a 4-fight winning streak and Thobela was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Lopez won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Tony Lopez defeats John John Molina
On October 27, 1988 Tony Lopez defended his IBF super featherweight title against John John Molina. Lopez was 25 years old with a record of 30-1, and Molina was 23 with a record of 18-1. Both Lopez and Molina were on a 4-fight winning streak. Lopez won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.