Luis Alberto López makes the second title defense of his IBF Featherweight gold against two-time WBO world title challenger Joet Gonzalez at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, this Saturday. Joet Gonzalez goes into another world title fight as the underdog. The 2012 US men’s boxing champion has won several regional titles but has failed to crack it at world championship level.
BOXING: IBF Featherweight Championship
Venue: American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas
Where to watch: ESPN/ ESPN+
Date: 16.09.2023. 6.00
Luis Alberto López
Last December, Mexican boxer Luis Alberto López won the IBF Featherweight title following a majority decision over Josh Warrington. Luis Alberto López made his professional debut in 2015 with a split decision over Francisco Javier Pacheco. The Mexican has since amassed a 30-2 record. Following his Featherweight world title win in December 2022, the 30-year-old defended his IBF title phenomenally last April by flooring his opponent with an uppercut in the fifth round, prompting Michael Conlan’s corner to throw in the towel.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 30
- Height: 5’ 4”
- Reach: 66.5”
- Record: 28-2
I’m going for the knockout. It’s a personal challenge that I have. Joet Gonzalez has faced great fighters like Shakur Stevenson, Emanuel Navarrete, and Isaac Dogboe, and he has never been knocked out. Knocking out a tough fighter like him is my huge goal.
Joet Gonzalez
The 29-year-old American boxer will try to gain a world title for the third time this weekend as he contests for the IBF Featherweight world championship. He has lost a joust for the WBO Featherweight gold, failing to Shakur Stevenson in 2019 and to Emanuel Navarette two years later, both by unanimous decision. At the regional level, Gonzalez is highly decorated, winning several titles, including WBO-NABO, WBO Inter-continental, and WBO international titles.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 29
- Height: 5’ 6”
- Reach: 70”
- Record: 26-3
I know this fight will be difficult. Joet Gonzalez is a fighter who comes forward throwing a lot of punches. But I like to come forward, too. So, we know it’s going to be a real clash.
Betting Odds
Luis Alberto López to win by KO or TKO is priced at 2.875 on 1XBET. Over at Bet365, the bookie prices a win for the champion by decision at 1.6 odds and a decision for the challenger at 9.50. Bet9ja lists under 10.5 rounds at 2.78 odds. Joet Gonzalez is a massive underdog for the third time as he challenges for the world title. Betting on him to win the belt on 1XBET is priced at 5.34.
