Teofimo Lopez knocks out Edis Tatli

(PRESS RELEASE) Teofimo Lopez KOs Tatli

Teofimo Lopez (13-0, 11 KOs) did what nobody else has come close to doing, knocking out former two-time European champion Edis Tatli (31-3, 10 KOs) with a right hand to the body in the fifth round to defend his NABF lightweight belt.

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Lopez, the consensus 2018 Prospect of the Year, is a contender now and is angling for a world title opportunity.

“I didn’t have the best camp, but I did what I needed to do and came out victorious,” Lopez said. “I knew I was going to get him with a body shot. I softened him up and finished him.
 
“I want a world title shot next. That’s what I want. We promised to take over the show, and once again, I took it over.”