PICKS: LUIS ALBERTO LOPEZ VS. REIYA ABE, OTABEK KHOLMATOV VS. RAYMOND FORD

By: Jay Calderon

On Saturday, March 2, at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York, and live on ESPN, Featherweight titlist Luis Alberto Lopez will defend his gold against Reiya Abe.

Lopez (29-2, 16KOs) has won his last twelve, including eight by stoppage. Most recently, Lopez earned a decision over contender Joet Gonzalez back in September of last year.

Abe (25-3-1, 1PKOs) has won six straight since his last defeat, winning solely via decision during that stretch. Most recently, Abe boxed beyond Kiko Martinez back in April of 2023.

Also on the card, Otabek Kholmatov (12-0, 11KOs) will battle Raymond Ford (14-0, 7KOs) for a vacant portion of the Featherweight title.

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