History of Teofimo Lopez in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 11, 2025

Teófimo López is an American professional boxer who has held world championships in two weight classes. He currently holds the WBO and Ring magazine junior welterweight titles since 2023. Previously, he was the unified lightweight champion, including The Ring title, from 2019 to 2021. López has also held the lineal championship in both the lightweight and light welterweight divisions, marking him as a significant figure in contemporary boxing.

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1916: Teofimo Lopez's paternal grandfather was born

In 1916, Teofimo Lopez's paternal grandfather, a Spaniard from Ávila, was born.

April 20, 2019: Lopez defeats Edis Tatli

On April 20, 2019, Lopez achieved a fifth-round knockout victory against former world title challenger Edis Tatli at Madison Square Garden, improving his record to 13-0.

April 23, 2019: Teofimo Lopez married Cynthia Lopez

On April 23, 2019, Teofimo Lopez married Cynthia Lopez, originally from Nicaragua, after meeting on a flight following Lopez's ninth professional fight.

July 19, 2019: Lopez defeats Masayoshi Nakatani by unanimous decision

On July 19, 2019, Lopez beat Masayoshi Nakatani in an IBF world lightweight title eliminator by unanimous decision, marking his first 12-round fight and setting up a clash with IBF champion Richard Commey.

December 14, 2019: Lopez wins IBF lightweight title

On December 14, 2019, Lopez defeated Richard Commey by a second-round technical knockout to win the IBF lightweight title, after which he hinted at a unification bout with Vasiliy Lomachenko.

June 15, 2021: Lopez tests positive for COVID-19

On June 15, 2021, Lopez tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in the postponement of his fight against George Kambosos Jr.

June 29, 2024: Lopez defends WBO light welterweight title

On June 29, 2024, Lopez successfully defended his WBO light welterweight title against Steve Claggett, winning by a unanimous points decision at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, FL.