Lomachenko, 32, is at +200 to win by knockout and even money for a distance-lasting victory. Odds list Lopez at +500 to win on a stoppage and +800 by decision. Speed has champ wary of Lopez “He has.
One of the best fighters on the planet is back in action this weekend, as Vasyl Lomachenko will be defending his WBA, WBO and The Ring lightweight titles at the MGM Grand. It promises to be one of the most exciting fights of the year, but will Lomachenko be able to solidify his place as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world?
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- The boxing odds for Lomachenko vs Lopez have been released by the big bookmakers and so we can start to analyse where the best of the value lies. In those Vasyl Lomachenko vs Teofimo Lopez Fight Odds, the bookies make the Ukrainian their favourite to win, while Lopez is a dangerous underdog.
- Vasyl Lomachenko will officially fight Teofimo Lopez in Las Vegas on October 17th. With a win, Vasyl will earn the IBF lightweight title. Odds on Lomachenko vs. Lopez are now being offered online! Many fans and analysts around the world believe that Vasyl Lomachenko.
Vasyl Lomachenko vs Teofimo Lopez Tale Of The Tape
Vasyl Lomachenko vs Teofimo Lopez Odds
Lomachenko’s Lightweight Dominance
There is no second-guessing the pedigree of the Ukrainian champion going into this fight against Lopez. Lomachenko has held a dominance over the lightweight division since stepping up to this weight class back in 2016. He is yet to be beaten at lightweight, with his only defeat coming in the featherweight classification back in 2014 against Orlando Salido. Since that defeat, he has beaten over opponent that has been put in front of him.
His stock has soared to new heights over the past two years, as he has beaten Jorge Linares, Anthony Crolla and Luke Campbell. Ten of his 14 victories have also come by way of knockout, with only four wins coming through decision. The most recent of those decision wins came in his last fight at the O2 Arena in London against Campbell.
However, there was never any doubt about who was in control of that fight, as Lomachenko dictated the pact throughout and didn’t allow Campbell to get any big shots in. However, this grudge-fight against Lopez could be one of the most testing opponents that the Ukrainian has had in many years.
Lopez Looking For Huge Victory
Lopez is regarded as one of the most exciting young fighters to have emerged in the United States. His amateur career was outstanding, as he won 150 of his 170 fights. He also has experience with fighting on the biggest stage, as he represented Honduras at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.
Lopez’s professional career couldn’t have got off to a better start as he has a 15-0 record at present. He has won 12 of these fights by knockout, with only three victories coming by decision. He has fought five times in the past two years, with four of these victories coming by knockout. Lopez was only taken the full 12 rounds on one occasion, and that was by Masayoshi Nakatani back in July last year. His last fight was against Richard Commey, where he won in the second round to win the IBF lightweight title. However, Lomachenko is the most prolific opponent that he has come up against in his young career.
Vasyl Lomachenko vs Teofimo Lopez Picks
There is no doubting that Lopez has the ability to hurt Lomachenko, and he could use his height and reach advantage. However, Lomachenko is rightly regarded as one of the world’s very best and unifying the division will take him one step closer to showing that fact to be true. The Ukrainian will get the win, but the fight will likely go the distance.
Lomachenko Vs Lopez Fight Card
Pick: Vasyl Lomachenko at -430 with BetUS.
© Provided by CBS SportsThe world's top lightweight, Vasiliy Lomachenko, faces perhaps his toughest challenge Saturday night when he fights undefeated Teofimo Lopez in a 12-round title unification bout. The main card begins at 10 p.m. ET from the MGM Grand conference center, with attendance limited to a few hundred sponsors and invited first responders. Now 32, Lomachenko (14-1, 10 KOs) is a two-time gold medal winner who went an astounding 396-1 as an amateur. Lopez (15-0, 12 KOs) is a 23-year-old power puncher whose fights, on average, last four rounds. He'll try to use his youth and reach advantages to stymie Lomachenko's tactical genius.
William Hill sportsbooks peg Lomachenko as a -450 favorite (risk $450 to win $100) in the latest Lomachenko vs. Lopez odds, with the American getting +350 (risk $100 to win $350) as the underdog. To wager on the fight lasting the full 12 rounds, you'd risk $150 to win $100. Before making any Lomachenko vs. Lopez picks, see the latest boxing predictions from SportsLine analyst Peter Kahn.
A 2019 Boxing Writers Association of America Cus D'Amato Manager of the Year nominee, Kahn has his finger on the pulse of what's going on inside and outside the ring. Kahn manages nearly 10 percent of Top Rank's fighters, and he can be seen and heard weekly as co-host of 'The Fight Guys' show on FITE TV.
Kahn is uncanny when it comes to picking fights. He is an astounding 23-2 on SportsLine boxing picks since the hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, returning $1,760 to $100 bettors.
Last year in the heavyweight division, Kahn called Deontay Wilder knocking out Dominic Breazeale in the first round, a massive 22-1 long shot bet. 'Based on everything Wilder has expressed leading up to the fight and his true dislike and beef with Breazeale, expect Wilder to come out and try to get rid of him early to make a statement,' Kahn told readers. The result: Wilder ended it at the 2:17 mark with a violent one-punch knockout, and everyone who followed Kahn's advice cashed huge.
Teofimo Lopez Lomachenko Odds
Now, with Saturday's ESPN showdown fast approaching, Kahn has studied Lomachenko vs. Lopez from every angle, identified the best value in the boxing odds and released highly confident picks. Head to SportsLine to see all of his boxing picks.
Teofimo Lopez Vs Lomachenko
Lomachenko vs. Lopez preview
Lomachenko holds the WBA and WBO lightweight titles, while Lopez owns the IBF crown. Kahn has praise for both boxers but says neither has fought tremendous opponents lately.
'Lomachenko's level of opposition recently, although very respectable, has seemed to feature former world champions on the backstretch of their careers such as Jorge Linares and Jose Pedraza,' Kahn told SportsLine.
'Lomachenko went the distance with British Olympian Luke Campbell,' Kahn continued. 'He fought an undersized Guillermo Rigondeaux as well. Lomachenko does not have that victory that defines him.
'On the other hand, it's hard to make an argument that the 23-year-old Lopez has fought world-beaters because he hasn't. Aside from Richard Commey, whom he stopped in December 2019 to win the world title, there isn't a former world champion or name on Lopez's resume that would lead you to believe he could beat Lomachenko.
'In large part, this is why I feel the line is so strong in Lomachenko's favor. This fight is going to be about the intangible elements that aren't on their records.' You can see Kahn's Lomachenko vs. Lopez picks at SportsLine.
How to make Lomachenko vs. Lopez picks
Kahn is betting the fight goes under 10.5 rounds, which pays $150 for $100 risked. But he has an even stronger pick on who wins. He says a critical X-factor you're not even thinking about decides this highly anticipated fight. You can see all his picks and analysis right here.
Who wins Lomachenko vs. Lopez? Exactly how long does the fight last? Visit SportsLine now to see Peter Kahn's best bets for Saturday, all from the fight game manager who is 23-2 on boxing picks since the sport returned, and find out.
