On Saturday, May 30 at the Madison Square Garden in New York, USA Vasyl «Hi-Tech» Lomachenko will meet Teofimo «El Brooklyn» Lopez for WBO, IBF, WBA (Super) and The Ring titles in a 12-round lightweight fight.
Vasyl Lomachenko
Vasyl Lomachenko is a Ukrainian professional boxer. The last fight of Vasyl Lomachenko took place on August 31, 2019 against Luke Campbell. Loma won by unanimous decision (UD). Vasyl Lomachenko has only one defeat in his professional career. On March 1, 2014 in the fight against Orlando Salido he lost by split-decision (SD).
Teofimo Lopez
Teofimo Lopez is a American professional boxer. Lopez remains undefeated as a professional. The last fight of Teofimo Lopez took place on December 14, 2019 against Richard Commey. Lopez won by technical knockout (TKO).
Lomachenko vs Lopez Prediction
The confrontation between Lomachenko and Lopez is a classic derby of experience against youth. Boxers share not only the 9-year age difference, but also the boxing path traveled. Suppose that the battle will last all 12 rounds allotted and will end with the victory of the Ukrainian via decision.
Prediction: Vasyl Lomachenko (-365) via decision
Head-to-Head Stats
| Vasyl Lomachenko | vs | Teofimo Lopez |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | Country | USA |
| Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, Ukraine | Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| 32 | Age | 22 |
| southpaw | Stance | orthodox |
| 5′ 7″ (170 cm) | Height | 5′ 8″ (173 cm) |
| 65½″ (166 cm) | Reach | 68½″ (174 cm) |
| lightweight (135 lbs / 61,23 kg) | Division | lightweight (135 lbs / 61,23 kg) |
| 14 – 1 – 0 (10 KOs) | Record | 15 – 0 – 0 (12 KOs) |
Vasyl Lomachenko Advantages
- Current champion
- Smashing blow
- Southpaw
- No KO losses
Teofimo Lopez Advantages
- No losses
- Younger
- Long arms
- Smashing blow
Betting Odds
| Boxer | Odds |
|---|---|
| Vasyl Lomachenko | -365 |
| Teofimo Lopez | +275 |
