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The highly anticipated showdown between Luis Alberto Lopez and Angelo Leo is set to take place this weekend at Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lopez will defend his IBF featherweight title against Leo in an intense 12-round battle.
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Lopez has held the IBF 126-pound title since claiming it in a majority decision victory over Josh Warrington in December 2022. 'El Venado' is riding high on a 13-fight win streak and hasn't suffered a defeat since losing by unanimous decision to Ruben Villa in a vacant WBO featherweight title fight in May 2015. His professional record currently stands at 30-2, with 17 of those victories coming by knockout.
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Meanwhile, Leo is preparing for his third title fight, but his first in the featherweight division. 'El Chinito' previously captured the WBO junior featherweight title in 2020, only to lose it to Stephen Fulton in January 2021 before moving up a weight class. He is currently on a four-fight win streak and boasts a professional record of 24-1, including 11 knockout wins.
As the showdown between Lopez and Leo approaches, boxing fans are keen to learn about the fight purses for both athletes. Although the exact amounts are not yet disclosed, estimates can be made based on their past earnings.
According to a report by NY Fights, 'El Venado', being the more renowned fighter and a major draw for the Hispanic crowd, is anticipated to take home the "lion's share of the purse." Lopez, who earned around $650,000 for his bout against Reiya Abe, is projected to secure approximately $700,000 to $750,000 from the guaranteed purse this Saturday night.
In contrast, information about Leo's earnings is sparse. However, he is expected to earn between $450,000 and $500,000 from the upcoming fight. It's important to note that this estimated amount excludes any additional income from pay-per-view points, sponsorships, and other perks that fighters typically receive.
Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Angelo Leo: Fight timings and key insights
The broadcast for the Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Angelo Leo fight card is set to begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Saturday, Aug. 10, in the United States. Fans in the United Kingdom can catch all the action at 1 a.m. GMT on Sunday, Aug. 11.
Meanwhile, the main event ring walks are expected to start around 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT in the United States, which corresponds to 3 a.m. GMT in the United Kingdom. However, these times may vary depending on the length of the undercard bouts.
