6:13 PM ET
Steve KimESPN
Vasiliy Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez Jr. came in at the lightweight limit of 135 pounds on Fridays main weigh-in for their prepared for light-weight unification battle at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas on Saturday (ESPN, 7:30 p.m. ET).
There was palpable tension as Lomachenko and Lopez participated in a lengthy stare-down after making weight, before being separated. Due to the fact that of social distancing standards put into location for these events, faceoffs have actually been unusual in current fights.
, I came out unfavorable, so why not be close up? Its bad blood, Im ready,” Lopez stated after the weigh-in.
Theres numerous keys, Im going to show them,” Lopez said.
Lopez (15-0, 12 KOs), the ruling IBF world titlist, thinks theres more than one way to come out victorious.
Theres numerous secrets, Im going to show them,” Lopez stated. “A lot of body shots, a lot of head shots.
” Im going to muscle him. Im going to play it wise at the same time since Im able to do that.”
Lomachenko (14-1, 10 KOs), who has the WBA and WBO belts and is the WBC “franchise” champion, has actually kept an icy cold disposition throughout the week.
” I want to do 12 rounds, I dont desire to complete this fight extremely fast,” Lomachenko stated. “I desire to do battle all 12 rounds.”
, I came out unfavorable, so why not be close up? Its bad blood, Im all set,” Lopez stated after the weigh-in.
