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What time is the Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr fight tonight? Date, start time, TV channel and live stream
Teofimo Lopez will look cement his credentials as one of the leading lights of American boxing when he faces off with Arnold Barboza Jr as part of a historic New York card, which will be broadcast exclusively on DAZN PPV.
The star, a former unified lightweight champion, has rebuilt his reputation as a two-weight dynamo over the past few years, racking up a string of impressive victories.
But he faces arguably the toughest test of his career since a defining win over Josh Taylor in the shape of Barboza Jr., the undefeated star who sprung a surprise to be here.
The latter unexpectedly toppled Jack Catterall to move into challenger position for the WBO crown - and he will hope that he can deliver another impressive night stateside.
DAZN News has everything you need to know ahead of Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr.
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Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr. fight date, start time
Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr. will take place on Friday, May 2 at The Ring's Fatal Fury: Times Square, with the whole card set to be shown live, only on DAZN.
It marks the former's first bout since a decision victory last June over Steve Claggett, and the latter's first fight since a split victory over Jack Catterall in February this year.
- Date: Friday, May 2
- Lopez vs Barboza Jr ringwalk time (approx): 12am BST / 7pm ET / 4pm PT
- DAZN Coverage Begins: 10pm BST / 5pm ET / 2pm PT
Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr. fight card
- Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero; Welterweight
- Devin Haney vs Jose Ramirez; Welterweight
- Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr; Super lightweight, for the WBO title
How to watch Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr.?
Lopez vs Barboza Jr. and the rest of the fight card will be exclusively on DAZN PPV.
Fight fans can purchase the fight individually for $59.99 US; £/€21.99 UK/IRE; ROW - $24.99 per PPV or take advantage of the DAZN Knockout Weekend Bundle for $90 US; £34.99 in the UK and €34.99 in Europe which includes Lopez vs Barboza Jr. and Canelo vs Scull on May 3.
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Where is the Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr. fight?
The fight is set to be held at Times Square, in New York, United States.
The historic Midtown Manhattan intersection brings together Broadway, Seventh Avenue, and 42nd Street - and now, will bring some massive names together for an unmissable contest too.
Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr. odds
Teofimo Lopez is the favourite to get the job done when he takes on Arnold Barboza Jr. with the star priced odds-on at 4/9 for the win with DAZN Bet.
His opponent is the outsider, though he is still relatively well priced at 15/8 too.
To win:
- Teofimo Lopez: 4/9
- Arnold Barboza Jr: 15/8
Odds provided by DAZN Bet, for full markets click here
Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr. form and history
Once feted as the future face of American boxing after his unified title success in 2020, Teofimo Lopez came crashing back to earth when he lost in 2021 to George Kambosos.
That defeat - the lone blemish on his record - left serious questions over his future at lightweight, but to his credit, the star has simply stepped up a division and rebuilt in style.
His five wins since - the most impressive of which was his split-decision win over Josh Taylor in 2023 - means he is looking to mount yet another defence of his WBO crown.
For many, that had been expected to be a bout with Jack Catterall, still considered one of the division's greats - but the latter did not do enough to stop Arnold Barboza Jr.
The latter's victory, away from home soil in Manchester in February, sent shockwaves through the division and teed up the veteran fighter for a shot at the world crown himself.
That has come sooner rather than later, with less than three months between dances - but Barboza will arrive with the bit firmly between his teeth as he chases success.
Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr. tale of the tape
Teofimo Lopez record
- Nationality: American
- Age: 27
- Height: 5' 8"
- Reach: 68.5"
- Total fights: 22
- Record: 21-1 (13 KOs)
Arnold Barboza Jr. record
- Nationality: American
- Age: 33
- Height: 5' 9"
- Reach: 72"
- Total fights: 32
- Record: 32-0 (11 KOs)
What has been said?
Having slapped his opponent in March during a promotional event, Lopez has sought to put the incident behind him, but stressed his opponent "crossed" a line.
"I come respectful," he said. "My whole thing is I’m always gonna come respectful. But he crossed that boundary, and we just gotta lay it right there."
Barboza conversely did not rise to any bait laid out by his rival, and fresh off victory over Jack Catterall, sought to promise another blockbuster performance instead.
“I’m very excited to share the ring with him," he added. "He’s an awesome fighter, one of the top at 140. But I’m an awesome fighter too, so it’s gonna be fireworks.”
