Teofimo Lopez had been actively pursuing a battle in opposition to welterweight titleholder Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, however ESPN now studies he’s within the midst of cementing a deal to defend his 140 lb WBO title in opposition to former IBF titleholder Subriel Matias. The battle is being focused for March 15 to headline an ESPN+ PPV occasion.
Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) has one 5 straight fights since dropping to George Kambosos in 2021, however that features wins over Sandor Martin and Jamaine Ortiz which weren’t precisely dominant performances. Lopez most lately received a large unanimous resolution in opposition to unheralded Steve Claggett this previous June.
In the meantime Matias (21-2, 21 KOs) had a terminator-like repute within the 140 lb division, proper up till he misplaced his belt to Liam Paro in a battle he was a substantial favourite to win. That proved to be main setback for Matias, who since stepped down in competitors to take a stoppage win over Roberto Ramirez in November.
If this battle will get throughout the end line it’ll be one which positive to characteristic numerous motion, but it surely’s questionable how nicely it should function a PPV headliner now that Matias’ repute isn’t what it was simply six months in the past.
