Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Angelo Leo predictions: Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Angelo Leo Predictions: Picking the winner for the title fight

Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Angelo Leo Predictions: Picking the winner for the title fight

Modified Aug 07, 2024 02:52 GMT

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The Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Angelo Leo predictions are here to provide eager fans with a potential pick for Saturday night's winner. On a Top Rank card, Lopez defends his IBF featherweight throne from streaking claimant Leo, who is determined to return to world championship status.

Unfortunately, it marks the only title fight on the card but is preceded by various action-packed bouts sure to set the world of 'The Sweet Science' alight come fight night. Two undefeated super lightweights, for example, lock horns in Lindolfo Delgado vs. Bryan Flores.

With their unbeaten records on the line, someone will have to head home feeling the sting of their first professional loss. But, who will it be? Moreover, who are the predicted winners for the rest of the card?

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#1. IBF featherweight title: Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Angelo Leo

Luis Alberto Lopez has been the IBF featherweight champion since 2022 and has since defended the belt three times. Now, he faces a surging Angelo Leo, who has authored a four-fight win streak since dropping his WBO junior featherweight title to Stephen Fulton back in 2021.

The fight is a true stylistic clash, with Lopez bringing an unorthodox style that often confounds his foes. Combined with his aggression, Lopez crafts himself into a ferocious fighter on the inside, where his granite chin serves him as he stands in the line of fire. Unfortunately, he lacks any serious stopping power.

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That isn't to say he's pillow-fisted, as he has a respectable finishing rate. However, he is no consistent knockout threat, despite his newfound willingness to sit down on his punches more. The same is true for his opponent, Leo, who isn't heavy-handed, but not necessarily pillow-fisted either.

Leo is the taller boxer, and better equipped to neutralize Lopez from the outside, making him pay for working his way to the inside, but ultimately, he may be in over his head. Lopez may very well be too awkward a puzzle for him to solve.