Last night at the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, fans witnessed what is already being hailed as the “KO of the Year.” In the 10th round of the matchup, Angelo Leo (25-1, 12 KOs) delivered a stunning knockout punch to Luis Alberto Lopez (30-3, 17 KOs), claiming the IBF Featherweight title.
The decisive moment came when Leo, after dodging a powerful headshot from Lopez, countered with a perfectly timed left hook that landed flush on Lopez’s chin. The impact was immediate, sending Lopez crashing to the canvas. Despite his best efforts to rise, Lopez couldn’t regain his footing, and the referee called off the fight at 1:16 of the round.
Leo, fighting in front of a hometown crowd, appeared energized by their support. The relentless cheers seemed to fuel his performance, allowing him to absorb Lopez’s punches and ultimately deliver the match-ending blow.
Lopez vs. Leo fight card results
- Luis Alberto Lopez loss via KO to Angelo Leo; For Lopez’s IBF featherweight title
- Lindolfo Delgado win, split decision, Bryan Flores
- Vito Mielnicki Jr. win, via disqualification, Laszlo Toth
- Arnold Khegai win, retired Belmar Preciado
- Alan Garcia win by TKO, Maickol Lopez Villagrana
- Matthew Griego win, unanimous decision, Gilberto Mendoza
- Albert Gonzalez win by TKO, Damian Alcala
- Steven Navarro win by KO, Israel Camacho
