In a night of high drama in Leeds on December 10, 2022, claimed the IBF featherweight world title by defeating local favorite Josh Warrington via a majority decision. Fight Highlights & Performance
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The fight was grueling; Lopez suffered a cut over his left eye in the second round from an accidental clash of heads, while Warrington dealt with bloodied facial damage throughout. The Verdict In a night of high drama in Leeds
By the halfway stage, Lopez had built a significant lead on most observers' cards, appearing confident and frequently smirking as he landed powerful body and head shots. The Verdict By the halfway stage, Lopez had
The result left Warrington's future in the sport uncertain. He expressed devastation at losing his title in front of his home crowd, while Lopez celebrated the culmination of a long road to becoming a world champion. Lopez also criticized Warrington's fighting style post-fight, labeling him a "dirty fighter" due to frequent head and leg contact.