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Angelo Leo Stuns Luis Alberto Lopez with 10th Round KO to Win IBF Title

Aug 11, 2024, 01:17 AM

Angelo Leo achieved a stunning victory over Luis Alberto Lopez to claim the IBF featherweight title in a match held in Leo's hometown of Albuquerque. The fight, which took place on August 10 and aired on ESPN, ended with Leo delivering a knockout punch in the 10th round, a move that is being hailed as a 'Knockout of the Year' contender. This victory marks Leo as a two-division champion and was considered a significant upset, with Lopez being transported to UNM Hospital for observation following the match. Leo won the title against 4-1 odds.