American · Brooklyn, USA · Born 30 July 1997American professional boxer who became the undisputed lightweight champion in 2020 by defeating Vasiliy Lomachenko at age 23, unifying all four major titles.
Teófimo López is a Brooklyn-born boxer of Honduran descent who achieved one of boxing's greatest upsets when he defeated Vasyl Lomachenko in 2020 to unify the lightweight titles. His combination of raw power, exceptional athleticism, and aggressive style made him one of boxing's most exciting prospects. After moving up to super lightweight, he won another world title, confirming his status as one of the sport's most dynamic fighters.
Defeating Vasiliy Lomachenko to become undisputed lightweight champion
How They Played
Power puncher with strong counter-punching ability
Lasting Impact
Youngest boxer to become undisputed lightweight champion in four-belt era
Career Honours
- WBO Junior Lightweight Champion 2022
- WBC Junior Lightweight Champion 2023
- WBA Junior Lightweight Champion 2023
- IBF Junior Lightweight Champion 2023
- Undisputed Junior Lightweight Champion 2023
- IBF Lightweight Champion 2020
- WBA Lightweight Champion 2020
- WBO Lightweight Champion 2020
- WBC Lightweight Champion 2020
- Undisputed Lightweight Champion 2020
- Ring Magazine Lightweight Champion 2020
- Ring Magazine Fight of the Year 2020 (vs Vasiliy Lomachenko)
- ESPN Fighter of the Year 2020
- Ring Magazine Upset of the Year 2020 (vs Vasiliy Lomachenko)
- USA Boxing National Champion
American Athletes