Highlights Everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s lightweight unification bout. The scheduled for twelve rounds bout with four belts on the line headlines the Top Rank Boxing fight card, taking place inside the Bubble at MGM Grand on October 17, which makes it October 18 in the UK and Australia. Barboza got out and then stumbled for a second, and Saucedo hit two left hands to send him to the canvas. It’s also not as if Loma is a small-time puncher — his combination work is a thing of beauty, he can do heavy damage to the body, and he is capable of the spectacular one-shot KO just as much as he is the accumulation of punishment. Charles Garner by unanimous decision (40-36, 40-36, 40-36). You can understand why the Ukrainian wasted no time with the typical slow-rolling of boxing prospects towards the top. ET; undercard 7:30 p.m ET / 4:30 p.m… All of that led to him defeating Lomachenko by unanimous decision (119-109, 117-111, 116-112) to add the WBA (Super), WBO and WBC (Franchise) titles to his IBF lightweight belt. Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Teofimo Lopez stream: previews, results, play-by-play, highlights, more. He also didn't let the moment overwhelm him. It was enough to win the round but the momentum looks to be shifting. A source close to the situation told Sporting News earlier in the week that the running plan was to wait until the game ended and then Lomachenko and Lopez would make their ring walks. This is the biggest fight to date since boxing returned in June from the COVID-19 global pandemic. The unknowns surrounding this fight is what makes it so special and in the end, lightweight supremacy will be determined on what should turn out to be a great night for the sport of boxing as well as for its fans. And the best part? The referee initially ruled it a trip, but after the round ended, the Nevada State Athletic Commission conducted a replay review and declared it a knockdown. He was in a 14-month layoff. We are about to find out. No worries, because his future was as a professional. Or does Lomachenko reign supreme? The main card kicks off with an eight-rounder super middleweight matchup between Edgar Berlanga (14-0, 14 KOs) and Lanell Bellows (20-5-3, 13 KOs, 1 NC). He is a treat to watch and boxing fans need to pay attention to him. Keep pressuring him, and don't give him an opportunity to set up. Most recently he went to enemy territory and bested fellow London 2012 gold medalist Luke Campbell to become a three-belt champ at 135 lbs. Lopez has destructive power without being a brawler. Berlanga is one of the most exciting young fighters in the sport; he's undefeated in 14 fights, with all of those wins coming via first-round knockout. Boxing fans in the US can watch Lomachenko vs Lopez live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+. (10-9 Lopez, 114-114), Round 11: Lomachenko is pressing the issue and committing to being on the inside and willing to go toe-to-toe. UFC President Dana White gives his reaction to Jon Jones confirming a rumor regarding him avoiding a drug test in 2015. In the UK the event airs live on FITE, with the main card starting at 3 am BST. Who do you think won Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Teofimo Lopez? #Boxing News & Opinions Lanell Bellows by TKO (R1 at 1:19), Josue Vargas def. If Lomachenko wins he continues his reign as the king of the lightweights and as boxing’s top fighter. In the co-main event Alex Saucedo (30-1, 19 KOs) and Arnold Barboza Jr (24-0, 10 KOs) battle it out in a ten-rounder at junior welterweight. He has Lopez figured out. (10-9 Lopez, 39-37 Lopez), Round 3: Right now, Lopez is quicker to the draw and landing the crisper shots. You can see Lopez starting to get unglued and getting frustrated when Lomachenko would fight in the clinch. Download the #RBRBoxing App. That could cause him problems against Lopez, however. Not many people gave Teofimo Lopez Jr. a chance to defeat Vasiliy Lomachenko on Saturday night inside the MGM Grand bubble in Las Vegas. Regardless of the scorecards, give Lopez credit; he fought when it mattered and beat arguably the best fighter in the sport. How does he regain control? Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Teofimo Lopez full fight video highlights. His size and power looked to be too much for Lomachenko. Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Teofimo Lopez: Boxing’s best fight of 2020, Korean Zombie says he doesn’t remember the last three rounds of Ortega fight. The story of Octavia Blake aka "Bloodreina" portraited by Marie Avgeropoulos is now in history, as The 100 concluded its long run with the... Current lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov puts his untouched 28-0 record on the line, as well as an undisputed belt, when he faces interim 155-pound... UFC 254 airs live on pay-per-view from Fight Island on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi this coming Sunday, October 25. 10:48 p.m.: It will be interesting to see when the main event starts, considering there's a huge college football game between Alabama and Georgia. He’s a gifted boxer-puncher with a size advantage against Lomachenko, but he’s never fought anyone as skilled as Loma. The scheduled for twelve rounds bout with … As a professional, the Ukrainian-born fighter known as “Hi-Tech” has compiled a 14-1 record that includes victories over notable names like Guillermo Rigondeux, Jorge Linares, Jose Pedraza, and Luke Campbell. Lomachenko let it loose by going upstairs and downstairs with combinations. John Vincent Moralde by knockout at 1:08 of the first round. The beginning of the end came when Berlanga stunned Bellows with a short left followed by another overhand right to the top of the head that sent him stumbling to the ropes. VASILIY LOMACHENKO VS. TEOFIMO LOPEZ JR. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BIG FIGHT When: Saturday, Oct. 17 Start time: Featured fights 10 p.m. Drop y, Photos | Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Teofimo Lopez Behind the Scenes, #LomaLopez | 3 Keys To Victory For Vasiliy Lomachenko. Sit back, relax and grab the refreshments while you can. Award-Winning Photos Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Teofimo Lopez: Boxing’s best fight of 2020 New, 3 comments The undisputed lightweight title is on the line between two of boxing’s best. While he may not necessarily be known as a knockout artist or as the most powerful puncher, he certainly has the ability to finish fights, as his skill and intelligence is often used to pick opponents apart and overwhelm them before closing the show. Newswire. The loss ends a 13-bout winning streak for the 32-year-old Lomachenko (14-2, 10 KOs), who took issue with the scorecards even though he acknowledged the decision was final. Jahi Tucker def. #LOMALOPEZ How to watch Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Teofimo Lopez —. In Australia the main card action begins at 1pm AEDT on FOX Sports Channel 507 and Channel 577 in HD. (10-9 Lomachenko, 95-95), Round 9: Lopez fought better but Lomachenko's pumping the jab and throwing combinations, which negated the 23-year-old's game plan. He’s won two Olympic gold medals and his amateur record was a reported 396-1, and he avenged that one loss twice. But here's the thing: It hasn't happened yet. https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sporting_news/60/35/teofimolopezbelts-101720-tr-ftrjpg_r1y2vxwq99np1xg2hj6w7iu2d.jpg?t=1000474261&w=500&quality=80, Lopez in the Canelo position against Lomachenko. Teofimo Lopez came into his fight against Vasiliy Lomachenko with everything to gain. Ultimately, many experts see this fight going one of two ways. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. "At the moment, I thought I won. (10-9 Lomachenko, 86-85 Lopez), Round 8: The tide of the fight has shifted. 11:18 p.m.: Saucedo and Barboza got tangled up in Round 7. ET / 7 p.m. He's outboxing the boxer in addition to pounding the body. Barboza stayed composed after being knocked down for the first time and made this fight look rather easy. Share All sharing options for: Teofimo Lopez rejects Mayweather-Canelo comparison to Vasiliy Lomachenko fight Lopez, meanwhile, will likely look to make things a bit uglier, using his aggression and size to find openings and land big shots. The 32-year-old Lomachenko, one of boxing’s top pound-for-pound talents, has risen through the professional ranks after a lengthy and wildly successful amateur career. On Saturday night, one of the most anticipated bouts of the year and without question the most anticipated bout since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic will take place, as top Lightweights Vasiliy Lomachenko (14-1, 10 KOs) and Teofimo Lopez (15-0, 12 KOs) will do battle live and free on ESPN in a must-see title unification bout. White on infamous Jones story: ‘They don’t test for marijuana’. The main card is scheduled for 10 pm ET. But Lomachenko came on in the final moments when he landed a crisp combination. (10-9 Lopez). Currently, there are four minutes left in the third quarter. (10-9 Lomachenko, 77-75 Lopez), Round 7: Lomachenko opened himself up by going inside and being willing to exchange, and he landed the crisper shots. ‘The Korean Zombie’ has no idea how he was still standing against Brian Ortega at UFC Fight Night 180. He was ripping the body and sending Lomachenko back. I’m not going to give Top Rank credit for making an in-house fight, but I will credit them for not trying to “marinate” this bout and instead matching up best vs. best right away. Kendo Castaneda via unanimous decision (100-89, 99-90, 98-91). Top Rank saw something special in him and it took him less than three years to be in high-profile slots. Lopez, meanwhile, is a brash and outspoken 23-year-old native of Brooklyn who’s seen as one of boxing’s top young talents. Lopez and Lomachenko square off Oct. 17 on ESPN. "But I took over in the second half. "Complete boxing coverage--round by round!" In addition, Lomachenko is a three-weight world champion who currently holds the WBA (Super), WBO, and Ring Lightweight titles in addition to being known as the WBC Franchise champion.