Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Reiya Abe Boxing Betting
Luis Alberto Lopez will defend his IBF featherweight title against Reiya Abe on Saturday, March 2. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds and can be seen on ESPN+. The bout will take place at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. Lopez is 29-2 in his career with 16 knockouts. He is coming off a unanimous decision win against Joet Gonzalez in September of last year. Abe is 25-3-1 in his career with 10 knockouts. He is coming off a unanimous decision win against Kiko Martinez in April of last year. Lopez is listed as a 9-1 favorite in boxing odds to win this fight.
When: Saturday, March 2, 2024
Where: Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York
Why: IBF Featherweight Title Fight
On Saturday, March 2, 2024, Luis Alberto Lopez (29-2, 16 knockouts) will face Reiya Abe (25-3-1, 10 knockouts) in a 12-round featherweight title bout. Specifically, Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York is the venue. ESPN+ will provide television coverage.
Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Reiya Abe Boxing Odds
Reiya Abe +502
Luis Alberto Lopez -800
Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Reiya Abe
"My team and I are focused on Reiya Abe," said Lopez to the media, "We'll be focused on obtaining the victory and making a statement in order to get a unification fight against whoever is available." Abe said he is traveling a long way to get a title shot. "I am traveling a long way to fulfill my dream of becoming champion of the world.” Abe said to the media, “Lopez is a tough opponent, and I will give it my all to bring a world title home to Japan."
IBF Featherweight Title Bout
Luis Alberto Lopez, age 30, is 29-2 with 16 knockouts. He stands five feet and four inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. He is 6-0 in his last six fights. He is coming off a unanimous decision win against Joet Gonzalez in September of last year. Lopez won by 5th round TKO against Michael Conlan in May of last year, won by majority decision against Josh Warrington in December of 2022, won by 2nd round knockout against Yeison Vargas in August of 2022 and won by 4th round knockout against Raul Chirino in April of 2022.
Reiya Abe, age 30, is 25-3-1 with 10 knockouts. He stands five feet and seven inches tall and fights from a southpaw stance. He was born in Yama District, Fukushima, Japan. He is 6-0 in his last six fights. He is coming off a unanimous decision win against Kiko Martinez in April of last year. Abe won by majority decision against Jinki Maeda in December of 2022, won by unanimous decision against Hinata Maruta in May of 2022, won by 3rd round RTD against Daisuke Watanabe in November of 2021, won by 7th round TD against Koshin Takeshima in April of 2021 and won by unanimous decision against Ren Sasaki in October of 2020.
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