Josh Taylor vs. Teofimo Lopez Jr. Boxing Betting
Josh Taylor will defend his WBO and Ring junior welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez on Saturday, June 10. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds and can be seen on ESPN. The bout will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Taylor comes into this fight with a record of 19-0 with 13 knockouts. He is coming off a split decision win against Jack Catterall in February of last year. Lopez Jr. is 18-1 with 13 knockouts. He is coming off a split decision win against Sandor Martin in December of last year. Taylor is listed as a slight favorite in boxing odds to win this fight.
When: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Why: WBO and Ring Junior Welterweight Title Fight
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Josh Taylor (19-0, 13 knockouts) will face Teofimo Lopez (18-1, 13 knockouts) in a 12-round junior welterweight title bout. Specifically, Madison Square Garden in New York, NY is the venue. ESPN will provide television coverage.
Josh Taylor vs. Teofimo Lopez Jr. Boxing Odds
Teofimo Lopez +139
Josh Taylor -175
Josh Taylor vs. Teofimo Lopez Jr.
Taylor said he will end this fight with a knockout. “My fight with Teofimo Lopez ends the same way, except it’s me knocking him out,” said Taylor to the media, “I’m 100% confident in this fight doesn’t go past six to eight rounds.”
Lopez Jr. said he is going to be the new champion. “At 25, becoming the undisputed. That’s what I’m looking forward to. Two world titles on the line. Let’s get it,” said Lopez Jr. to the media.
WBO and Ring Junior Welterweight Title Bout
Josh Taylor, age 32, is 19-0 with 13 knockouts. He stands five feet and ten inches tall and fights from a southpaw stance. He was born in Prestonpans, Scotland. He is 5-0 in his last five fights. Taylor is coming off a split decision win against Jack Catterall in February of last year. Taylor won by unanimous decision against Jose Ramirez in May of 2021, won by 1st round knockout against Apinun Khongsong in September of 2020, won by majority decision against Regis Prograis in October of 2019 and won by unanimous decision against Ivan Baranchyk in May of 2019.
Teofimo Lopez Jr., age 25, is 18-1 with 13 knockouts. He stands five feet and eight inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He is 4-1 in his last five fights. Lopez Jr. is coming off a split decision win against Sandor Martin in December of last year. Lopez Jr. won by 7th round TKO against Pedro Campa in August of 2022, lost by split decision to George Kambosos Jr. in November of 2021, won by unanimous decision against Vasiliy Lomachenko and won by 2nd round TKO against Richard Commey in December of 2019.
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