A devastating Angelo Leo snatches the belt from Luis ‘Venado’ López

A devastating left hand from Angelo Leo sent Luis Alberto López to the canvas.

In this way, the American snatched the International Boxing Federation (IBF) featherweight belt from the Mexican.

This was the fourth defense of the Deer Lopez since he was crowned in the division in 2022.

He had defended his scepter in an excellent manner until last night, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The scene was dramatic at the Tingley Coliseum. A hook from Angelo shook the face and thoughts of the DeerWithout knowing where that movement came from, the image after such a devastating blow was the Mexican boxer falling to his death. The power with which the American hit his fist was enough to end any chance for the Mexicali native, who was automatically knocked out in the tenth round.

With a blank stare, the referee began the count without any response from the 30-year-old fighter.

Dejected in the ring, the Deer It took him a few minutes to regain consciousness. Sitting on a chair, once he was able to stand up, he asked his staff members, “Where are we?”, still not understanding what had happened.

Both boxers showed their attacking skills from the first round. The fight, intense throughout, did not show dominance in either corner. On the contrary, the fight was even and exciting due to the offensive approach they showed.

However, Lopez’s physical condition was declining. Instead, Leo kept up the pace. At this point in the fight, he found spaces that allowed him to get on track for victory. Without a good defense from the Deer In the last rounds, the local found in his left fist the key to becoming the new champion of the category.

It was the third defeat of the Deer in his career (30-3-1)

Angelo Leo left his record at 25-2-0 (12 knockouts)