Teofimo Lopez Jr. “The Takeover”
Welterweight (147 lbs) — moving up from light welterweight for this title challenge · American (of Honduran descent; represented Honduras at the 2016 Rio Olympics) · Takeover Promotions (self-promoted; this bout co-promoted with PBC/TGB Promotions and DAZN)
Fast-handed boxer-puncher who dictates range behind a stiff jab and finishes with sharp, fight-ending combinations.
Highlight-reel walk-off knockouts — most famously the single right hand that ended Richard Commey's IBF title reign in 2019.
Record & stats
| Division | Welterweight (147 lbs) — moving up from light welterweight for this title challenge |
|---|---|
| Categories | Boxing |
| Promotion | Takeover Promotions (self-promoted; this bout co-promoted with PBC/TGB Promotions and DAZN) |
| Nationality | American (of Honduran descent; represented Honduras at the 2016 Rio Olympics) |
| Born | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Height | 5'8" (173 cm) |
| Reach | 68.5" (174 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Age | 28 |
| KO rate | 59% |
| Status | Active |
How the wins come
59% Finish rate- 13 KO/TKO · 59%
- 9 Decision · 41%
Titles & honors
- IBF Lightweight Champion (2019–2021)
- WBA (Super) Lightweight Champion (2020–2021)
- WBO Lightweight Champion (2020–2021)
- The Ring Lightweight Champion (2020–2021)
- WBO Light Welterweight Champion (2023–2026)
- The Ring Light Welterweight Champion (2023–2026)
Biography
Teofimo Lopez was born July 30, 1997, in Brooklyn to Honduran parents and represented Honduras at the 2016 Rio Olympics before turning pro. He announced himself by blasting out Richard Commey for the IBF lightweight title in December 2019, then delivered the win of his career in October 2020, out-boxing Vasiliy Lomachenko to unify the WBA, IBF, WBO, and Ring belts — a result widely described as making him the undisputed lightweight champion, and the youngest man ever to hold that status.
A stunning split-decision loss to George Kambosos Jr. in November 2021 cost him everything, but Lopez rebuilt at 140 lbs, dethroning Josh Taylor for the WBO light-welterweight crown in June 2023 and defending it three times. A lopsided unanimous-decision loss to Shakur Stevenson in January 2026 cost him that belt as well.
Now, having launched his own promotional venture, Takeover Promotions, "The Takeover" is jumping straight to welterweight to challenge Rolando "Rolly" Romero for the WBA world title on August 22, 2026, in Las Vegas — a bid to become a champion in three different weight classes.
Fight history
- LShakur StevensonLoss (UD)
- WArnold Barboza Jr.Win (UD)
- WSteve ClaggettWin (UD)
- WJamaine OrtizWin (UD)
- WJosh TaylorWin (UD)
- WSandor MartínWin (SD)
- WPedro CampaWin (TKO-7)
- LGeorge Kambosos Jr.Loss (SD)
FAQ
- What is Teofimo Lopez's professional boxing record?
- 22-2 with 13 knockouts (9 by decision), heading into his August 2026 welterweight title challenge against Rolando Romero.
- Did Teofimo Lopez really become the undisputed lightweight champion?
- In October 2020 he beat Vasiliy Lomachenko to unify the WBA, IBF, WBO, and Ring lightweight titles — widely described as making him undisputed, though the WBC's separate 'Franchise' designation left some purists unconvinced.
- Why is Teofimo Lopez fighting at welterweight now?
- After losing his WBO light-welterweight title to Shakur Stevenson in January 2026, Lopez is jumping to 147 lbs to challenge Rolando 'Rolly' Romero for the WBA welterweight title — a bid to become champion in a third weight class.
- When and where is Lopez vs. Romero?
- August 22, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, on DAZN/Prime Video pay-per-view, with Romero's WBA welterweight title on the line.