Josesito López

Josesito Lopez
Born
José Manuel López

(1984-07-19) July 19, 1984 (age 40)
Riverside, California, U.S.
Other namesRiverside Rocky
Statistics
Weight(s)Light welterweight
Welterweight
Light middleweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights48
Wins38
Wins by KO21
Losses9
No contests1

José Manuel "Josesito" López (born July 19, 1984) is an American professional boxer and former world title challenger.

Professional career

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NABF light welterweight championship

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On January 28, 2011 López took out undefeated Mike Dallas Jr. by knockout in the seventh round, to win the North American Boxing Federation Light Welterweight Championship.[1] The bout was televised on ESPN's Friday Night Fights.[2]

López was originally scheduled to fight Kendall Holt in a defense of his title sometime in 2012, but Holt pulled out of the fight. Victor Ortiz was in need of an opponent after his scheduled opponent for June 23, 2012, Andre Berto, failed a drug test which scuttled their rematch for the interim WBC title. Lopez stepped up to face Ortiz and defeated him by technical knockout in the tenth round. During the ninth round, Lopez connected with a punch to Ortiz's jaw that broke it on impact and rendered him unable to continue. López is now represented by Al Haymon.[3]

López vs. Álvarez

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After scoring a huge upset against Ortiz, Lopez was given the opportunity to fight for the WBC junior middleweight title against Saul "Canelo" Álvarez. Lopez had just moved up from Junior Welterweight (140) to fight Ortiz and was now being asked to move up a further seven pounds, and was not given a chance by too many press row scorers, with most feeling he was out of his depth. This was unfortunately proven to be true. On September 15, 2012, the two combatants squared off in the ring, and from very early on Álvarez' size and experience began to show through, knocking Lopez down in the second, third, and fourth rounds en route to stopping him in the fifth round after referee Joe Cortez determined he was taking too much punishment.

López vs. Maidana

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Following his stoppage loss to Álvarez, Lopez was paired up with Marcos Maidana, a former junior welterweight contender famed for his punching power and ferocity. Maidana had just come off a win against former junior middleweight contender Jesús Soto Karass, and was looking to get back into title contention. The bout itself was fought on June 8, 2013 at the Home Depot Center. Lopez started off the bout well, countering the more powerful Maidana well. However in the sixth Lopez began to fade from his opponents power and relentlessness, and following a brutal right hand from Maidana, Lopez was dropped. Lopez made the count, but was unable to clear his head and was stopped by a brutal assault of punches, giving him his sixth professional loss.

Lopez vs. Berto

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He appeared in the first Premier Boxing Champions on Spike TV broadcast, against Andre Berto, on March 13, 2015. The fight took place at the Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, CA and was part of a double main event. Josesito was stopped in the 6th round after the second consecutive knockdown without being given a countdown and the stoppage is considered controversial. The referee was Raul Cantu Jr, who has received negative comments on his performance.

López vs. Muñoz cancellation

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López was scheduled to face veteran journeyman 25-19-1 (16KOs) Héctor Muñoz in an 8 rounder for February 10, 2018 on the undercard of Garcia vs. Lipinets. The undercard fight was postponed along with the main event for March 10 when Lipinets suffered a hand injury. The fight with Muñoz did not happen for undisclosed reasons.

Lopez vs. Thurman

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On January 26, 2019, Lopez challenged Keith Thurman for the WBA welterweight title. Lopez was ranked at #7 by the WBA.[4] Thurman started off the fight strong, dropping Lopez in the second round. Thurman mostly dominated the first part of the fight. Lopez, however, turned the tables in the second part of the fight, hurting and almost finish Thurman in the seventh. Lopez tried to finish the fight early but was unable to. While one of the judges had it a draw, 113-113, the two other judges saw Thurman as the clear winner, scoring the fight 117-109 and 115-111 in favor of the champion.[5]

Lopez vs. Molina Jr.

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On 28 September 2019, Lopez fought fellow veteran John Molina Jr. Lopez was ranked #8 by the WBC at welterweight.[6] Lopez proved he has a lot more left in the tank, by dropping his opponent three times en route to a ninth round knockout.[7]

Lopez vs. Santana

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In his next fight, Lopez fought Francisco Santana. Lopez ended the fight early via a tenth round TKO.[8]

Professional boxing record

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48 fights 38 wins 9 losses
By knockout 21 3
By decision 17 6
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
48 Loss 38–9 (1) Cody Crowley UD 10 Apr 16, 2022 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.
47 Win 38–8 (1) Francisco Santana TKO 10 (10), 1:22 Dec 5, 2020 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.
46 Win 37–8 (1) John Molina Jr. TKO 8 (12), 0:39 Sep 28, 2019 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
45 Loss 36–8 (1) Keith Thurman MD 12 Jan 26, 2019 Barclays Center, New York, City, New York, U.S. For WBA (Super) welterweight title
44 Win 36–7 (1) Miguel Cruz UD 10 Apr 28, 2018 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
43 Win 35–7 (1) Saul Corral UD 10 Apr 9, 2017 The Novo at L.A. Live, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
42 Win 34–7 (1) Todd Manuel UD 6 Dec 10, 2016 Galen Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
41 Loss 33–7 (1) Andre Berto TKO 6 (12), 1:02 Mar 13, 2015 Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, U.S. For WBA interim welterweight title
40 Win 33–6 (1) Rafael Cobos UD 8 Sep 11, 2014 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
39 Win 32–6 (1) Aaron Martinez TKO 5 (10), 1:19 Apr 24, 2014 Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.
38 Win 31–6 (1) Mike Arnaoutis TD 8 (10), 3:00 Dec 13, 2013 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
37 Loss 30–6 (1) Marcos Maidana TKO 6 (12), 1:18 Jun 8, 2013 Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S. For WBA Inter-Continental welterweight title
36 Loss 30–5 (1) Canelo Álvarez TKO 5 (12), 2:55 Sep 15, 2012 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For WBC light middleweight title
35 Win 30–4 (1) Victor Ortiz RTD 9 (12), 3:00 Jun 23, 2012 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Won vacant WBC silver welterweight title
34 Loss 29–4 (1) Jessie Vargas SD 10 Sep 17, 2011 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
33 Win 29–3 (1) Mike Dallas Jr. KO 7 (10), 1:47 Jan 28, 2011 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. Won vacant WBC-NABF light welterweight title
32 Win 28–3 (1) Sergio Rivera KO 3 (8), 2:58 Nov 12, 2010 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
31 Win 27–3 (1) Marvin Cordova Jr. UD 8 Aug 13, 2010 Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.
30 Win 26–3 (1) Anthony Mora RTD 3 (8), 3:00 Sep 11, 2009 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
29 Win 25–3 (1) Sergio Joel De La Torre UD 6 Aug 14, 2009 Omega Products International, Corona, California, U.S.
28 Win 24–3 (1) Patrick López SD 8 Apr 17, 2009 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
27 Win 23–3 (1) Alex Perez KO 2 (8), 2:36 Nov 29, 2008 Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.
26 Loss 22–3 (1) Edgar Santana MD 10 Apr 11, 2008 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.
25 Win 22–2 (1) Tyrone Harris UD 8 Nov 2, 2007 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
24 Win 21–2 (1) Luis Antonio Arceo KO 6 (12), 1:46 Aug 18, 2007 Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California, U.S.
23 Win 20–2 (1) Octavio Narvaez UD 8 May 24, 2007 Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S.
22 Win 19–2 (1) Armando Córdoba RTD 5 (8), 3:00 Feb 23, 2007 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
21 Win 18–2 (1) Adrian Navarrete TKO 7 (8), 2:43 Nov 20, 2006 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
20 Win 17–2 (1) Anthony Martinez TKO 7 (8), 0:25 Aug 18, 2006 Omega Products International, Corona, California, U.S.
19 NC 16–2 (1) Sammy Ventura NC 1 (12), 0:21 Jul 14, 2006 Omega Products International, Corona, California, U.S. Ventura unable to continue from accidental head butt
18 Loss 16–2 Wes Ferguson SD 10 Apr 8, 2006 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
17 Win 16–1 Gerardo Zayas UD 10 Feb 17, 2006 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
16 Win 15–1 Jose Luis Tula UD 10 Sep 23, 2005 Omega Products International, Corona, California, U.S.
15 Win 14–1 Leonardo Resendiz TKO 5 (10), 2:59 Jul 29, 2005 Omega Products International, Corona, California, U.S.
14 Win 13–1 Gilberto Sanchez Leon UD 10 Apr 25, 2005 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
13 Win 12–1 Mauricio Borquez TKO 1 (6), 1:23 Feb 11, 2005 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
12 Win 11–1 Ulises Pena TKO 1 (8), 1:10 Oct 29, 2004 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
11 Win 10–1 Mauricio Borquez TKO 1 (6), 1:40 Aug 20, 2004 Omega Products International, Corona, California, U.S.
10 Win 9–1 Juan Carlos Martinez UD 6 Jul 22, 2004 Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
9 Win 8–1 Oscar Villa UD 6 Jun 11, 2004 Omega Products International, Corona, California, U.S.
8 Win 7–1 Arturo Flores TKO 5 (6), 2:05 Mar 22, 2004 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
7 Win 6–1 Juan Suazo UD 4 Jan 31, 2004 Dodge Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
6 Win 5–1 Antonio Wong TKO 4 (4), 0:37 Dec 12, 2003 Edgewater Hotel and Casino, Laughlin, Nevada, U.S.
5 Win 4–1 Tony Avila TKO 1 (6), 1:01 Nov 1, 2003 Stardust Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
4 Win 3–1 Jose Cabanillas TKO 4 (6), 0:42 Jul 11, 2003 City Center Pavilion, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
3 Loss 2–1 Rodrigo Lopez UD 4 Mar 28, 2003 Orleans Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Marco Antonio Contreras UD 4 Feb 21, 2003 Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Allen Litzau TKO 1 (4), 0:53 Feb 8, 2003 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Professional debut

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Photos: Arreola-Abell, Lopez-Dallas, Estrada-Schmidt – Boxing News. Boxingscene.com. Retrieved on 2013-06-07.
  2. ^ Josesito Lopez cracks Mike Dallas. Boxingnews24.com (2011-01-29). Retrieved on 2013-06-07.
  3. ^ Lopez, Lara sign with Haymon – Dan Rafael Blog – ESPN. Espn.go.com. Retrieved on 2013-06-07.
  4. ^ "Thurman vs Lopez - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  5. ^ "Keith Thurman survives determined Josesito Lopez, retains title by majority decision". The Ring. 2019-01-26. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  6. ^ "Lopez vs Molina Jr - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  7. ^ Christ, Scott (2019-09-28). "Josesito Lopez overpowers John Molina Jr in PPV opener". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  8. ^ "Lopez vs Santana - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
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