Getty Images/Global Images Ukraine. Lopez and Barbosa
On May 2, a light middleweight title fight (up to 63.5 kg) will take place at the Times Square Arena in New York City – the event will be organized by The Ring magazine and Riyadh Season director Turki Al-Sheikh.
The ring will feature WBO belt holder Teofimo Lopez (21–1, 13 KOs) from the USA and his compatriot, interim world champion Arnold Barbosa (32–0, 11 KOs).
The traditional weigh-in ceremony took place the day before, where both boxers were unable to contain their emotions, started pushing, and Lopez even hit his opponent in the face.
Teofimo last fought in June last year, when he defeated Canadian boxer Steve Claggett by unanimous decision. Barboza defeated Britain's Jack Catterall by split decision on February 15.
VIDEO: Teofimo Lopez and Arnold Barbosa Face Off
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