Luis Lopez

Luis Lopez

"El Venado"

Division: featherweight

Nationality: Mexico

Hometown: Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico

Birth Date: 1993-08-21

Height: 5.4 cm

Reach: 66.5 cm

Stance: orthodox

Professional Record

30

Wins

(17 by KO)

3

Losses

(1 by KO)

0

Draws

33

Total Fights

Biography

Luis Alberto Lopez Vargas, nicknamed "El Venado" ("The Deer"), was born on August 21, 1993, in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, standing mighty at 5’4. Lopez ascended to international stardom after his monumental bout against Josh Warrington. This defining fight occurred on December 10, 2022, at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England. Lopez claimed victory impressively, securing the IBF featherweight title with a noteworthy majority decision triumph over Warrington.

Technical Overview

Lopez displays a versatile and agile approach to covering ground within the boxing ring, leveraging an array of punches—whether it’s the jab, uppercut, hook, or overhand—with swift and precise movements that efficiently carry him toward his intended target. His adept use of jabs serves not only to peck away at the opponent but also to effectively manage distance and range. Lopez’s power shots, including uppercuts, hooks, and right crosses, possess an incredible force that mirrors the impact of a spear thrusting with undeniable strength. His constant head movement and evasive footwork resemble the agility of a Christmas tree’s shimmering lights, ensuring he avoids being targeted by opponents. When employing his short-hand spear technique, Lopez keeps his arm at a sharp 90-degree angle, allowing him to efficiently extend for long-range jabs while expertly maneuvering to check the range and swiftly close the distance. Masterfully utilizing these techniques, he harnesses and channels energy from one punch to the next within his combinations, progressively amplifying the power generated with each landed blow.

Fight History

08/10/24 vs. Angelo Leo, L-KO, 10/12

03/02/24 vs. Reiya Abe, W-TKO, 8/12

09/15/23 vs. Joet Gonzalez, W-UD, 12/12

05/27/23 vs. Michael Conlan, W-TKO, 5/12

12/10/22 vs. Josh Warrington, W-MD, 12/12

08/20/22 vs. Yeison Vargas, W-KO, 2/8

04/09/22 vs. Raul Chirino, W-KO, 4/8

12/03/21 vs. Isaac Lowe, W-KO, 7/12

09/10/21 vs. Gabriel Flores Jr., W-UD, 10/10

03/18/21 vs. Mauro Loreto, W-KO, 1/8

07/07/20 vs. Andy Vences, W-SD, 10/10

12/14/19 vs. Cristian Baez, W-TKO, 5/10

09/21/19 vs. Marco Antonio Monteros, W-TKO, 1/6

08/30/19 vs. Israel Rojas, W-TKO, 1/8

05/10/19 vs. Ruben Villa, L-UD, 10/10

02/28/19 vs. Ray Ximenez, W-TD, 8/10

12/15/18 vs. Yahir Patino, W-TKO, 5/6

11/09/18 vs. Gregorio Torres, W-UD, 6/6

09/29/18 vs. Luis Cueto Hernandez, W-TKO, 2/6

08/31/18 vs. Marco Antonio Garcia Toledo, W-TKO, 3/6

03/24/18 vs. Abraham Montoya, L-SD, 10/10

01/13/18 vs. Andres Tapia, W-PTS, 8/8

10/28/17 vs. Cristian Bielma, W-UD, 10/10

08/05/17 vs. Marcelino Hernandez, W-KO, 3/8

03/03/17 vs. Alfredo Mejia Vargas, W-TKO, 6/10

01/01/17 vs. Zeus Valenzuela, W-UD, 8/8

11/19/16 vs. Jose Pech, W-TKO, 1/4

10/22/16 vs. Juan Antonio Rivera, W-KO, 5/6

09/10/16 vs. Hector Cansdales, W-TKO, 4/6

04/29/16 vs. Jovanni Saldana, W-UD, 4/4

03/18/16 vs. Jose Adrian Ramos Toro, W-UD, 4/4

01/29/16 vs. Erick Torres Escobedo, W-UD, 4/4

11/06/15 vs. Francisco Javier Grande Pacheco, W-SD, 4/4

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May 27, 2023

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