Teofimo and Matias finalize deal for WBO title fight on March 15thadminDecember 23, 2024Boxing- Per Boxing news – 23.12.2024. – Comments Subriel Matias and Teofimo Lopez are close to agreeing a March 15 fight for Teo's WBO 140 lb title on ESPN PPV. Former IBF welterweight champion Matias (21-2, 21 KOs) will look to become a two-time champion in the 140lb division against Lopez. Closing the deal Matchroom-promoted Matias has fought once since losing his IBF belt to Liam Parr on June 15 and is looking to dethrone Lopez. “Teofimo Lopez and Subriel Matias are finalizing a deal for a March 15 fight for Lopez's WBO junior welterweight title, sources told ESPN. The fight will be carried on ESPN+ PPV. There is no location yet for this action-packed fight between one of the best fighters in the sport and a former champion,” said Mike Coppinger on X. Teofimo has been pushing for a big fight for the last four years, but his promoters have failed to offer him anything convincing. Matias might be the best Lopez can hope for right now until something opens up for him. A loss to Matias would be devastating for Lopez, who has won his last five fights since losing to George Kambosos Jr. on November 27, 2021. Click here to subscribe to our FREE newsletter Related news: Boxing news 24 » Teofimo and Matias finalize deal for WBO title fight on March 15th Last update 12/23/2024 Source link
