Weigh-In Results: Luis Alberto Lopez vs Joet Gonzalez
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Luis Alberto "El Venado" Lopez (28-2, 16 KOs) kick-start Mexican Independence Day weekend with the second defense of his IBF featherweight world title to Joet Gonzalez (26-3, 15 KOs).
Lopez faces the two-time world title challenger Gonzalez this Friday, September 15, at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas.All the weights, times and running order of fights below:
Main Event
Luis Alberto Lopez 125.2 lbs.
Joet Gonzalez 126 lbs
12×3 IBF Featherweight World Title
Xander Zayas 153.7 lbs
Roberto Valenzuela Jr. 153.4 lbs
10×3 NABO/NABF Junior Middleweight Titles
Emiliano Fernando Vargas 135.8 lbs
Alejandro Guardado 136.3 lbs
6×3 Lightweight
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Omar Aguilar 146.6 lbs
Julio Luna 146.6 lbs
10×3 Vacant WBC USA Welterweight Title
John Rincon 143.4 lbs
Bryan Ismael Rodriguez Rivera 143.9 lbs
6×3 Welterweight
Jamaine Ortiz 137.8 lbs
Antonio Moran 137.5 lbs
10×3 Junior Welterweight
Ruben Villa 126.7 lbs
Brandon Valdes 126.9 lbs
8×3 Featherweight
Tiger Johnson 141.7 lbs
Ricardo Quiroz 141.6 lbs
8×3 Junior Welterweight
Quotes
Luis Alberto Lopez: “I am happy to fight on an important date for Mexico where Joet Gonzalez and I will be representing our country. We are going to present a real war that night.
“I respect him because he has had great fights. He has done a great job in his career. But you know that when we get in the ring there is no respect. I am going to take this belt home for my family and for Mexico.
“It’s going to be a total war. When there are two hungry Mexicans in the ring, they always go at it with everything. We know that Joet Gonzalez is tough. And my goal, as I’ve said, is to knock him out.
“We are ready as always. I am a fighter who knows how to give exciting fights. I am a warrior who goes forward. They know that when ‘El Venado’ gets in the ring, there will be a great show.”
Joet Gonzalez: “This is my third opportunity. I’m truly grateful. I’ve worked really hard every single time. And every time I step into the ring, I give it my all. I’ve got to win.
“I’ve always trained hard. I’ve never taken any shortcuts. I’ve always put in the hard work in the gym. But sometimes it’s not your night. It is what it is. But I’m still here, and I’m going to give it my all every time.
“I’m expecting a great fight. It’s a big day for Mexico. All I have to do is win and become the new IBF world champion. Plain and simple. I can’t go home empty-handed. I’m bringing that belt back home.”
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