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Teofimo Lopez rallies from defeat and crisis, takes belt from Rolly Romero
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Key Points:
- Unbeaten light heavyweight Najee Lopez (16-0, 13 KOs) will face fellow undefeated Juan Carrillo (15-0, 11 KOs) on August 29 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, with Lopez ranked No. 4 and Carrillo No. 9 by the WBA.
- Lopez’s recent all-action fight with Manuel Gallegos has raised expectations, and a victory over Carrillo could position him closer to a world-title shot in the light-heavyweight division.
- At super middleweight, Lester Martinez will take on undefeated Luka Plantic on August 29, a bout with potential implications for the division involving Christian Mbilli and Canelo Alvarez.
- Martinez benefits from having trainer BoMac in his corner, who brings experience preparing fighters for Canelo, possibly making Martinez a serious contender at 168 pounds.
- Gary Antuanne Russell is confident that the Russell family will make history again as his brother, Gary Antonio Russell, fights, aiming to capture a championship belt and add to their family legacy.
