Teofimo Lopez had been actively pursuing a struggle in opposition to welterweight titleholder Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, however ESPN now reviews 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 struggle is being focused for March 15 to headline an ESPN+ PPV occasion.
Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) has one 5 straight fights since shedding to George Kambosos in 2021, however that features wins over Sandor Martin and Jamaine Ortiz which weren’t precisely dominant performances. Lopez most not too long ago gained a large unanimous determination in opposition to unheralded Steve Claggett this previous June.
In the meantime Matias (21-2, 21 KOs) had a terminator-like popularity within the 140 lb division, proper up till he misplaced his belt to Liam Paro in a struggle 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 struggle will get throughout the end line it’ll be one which certain to function a variety of motion, but it surely’s questionable how effectively it should function a PPV headliner now that Matias’ popularity isn’t what it was simply six months in the past.
