Teofimo Lopez vs. Pedro Campa odds, expert picks, predictions for 2022 boxing fight
Teofimo Lopez’s comeback tour is underway. His first stop is the Resorts World Las Vegas Event Center in Las Vegas on August 13th. Faced with Pedro Campa, Lopez, like his nickname, is ready to “take over” a new division.
“The Takeover is back! I’ve taken over the lightweight division and plan on doing the same thing in junior welterweight… Everyone goes through challenges, but I’ve put the past behind me and I’m thrilled to be fighting again at ESPN and in Las Vegas,” Lopez said during a recent training session. “I’m calling this fight ‘Take Back’ because I’m coming to win back what I’ve lost. Defeat doesn’t define a fighter and it won’t define me.”
Lopez made his pro debut in 2016. He beat Richard Commey for the IBF lightweight title in 2019. In October 2020, Lopez pointed him against Vasiliy Lomachenko to win the WBA, WBO and The Ring lightweight titles. After a delay in action due to COVID-19 and a deal struck with Triller, Lopez fought George Kambosos Jr. in November 2021. Kambosos beat him by split decision to win the titles.
Campa, his opponent, made his debut in 2011. After a draw against Abner Lopez in 2019, Campa has won four straight.
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Will it be an easy night for Lopez or will Campa get over the excitement? The Sporting News is here to provide some insight on how to bet on this fight.
Teofimo Lopez vs. Pedro Campa Odds
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Lopez is the passive -2400 favorite while Campa is the +1220 underdog.
In Canada, Lopez is the -2247 favorite, according to Sports Interaction, while Campa is the +800 underdog.
Teofimo Lopez vs. Pedro Campa Prediction
On paper, it makes the most sense for the younger Lopez to beat Campa. You can almost see that this is a warm-up fight. But do the stats support Lopez? Does the absence matter?
With 12 wins by knockout, Lopez has a 70.59% knockout percentage. Campa has 23 KO wins but only a 63.89% KO percentage. Lopez also comes with the reach of 68.5 inches. Let’s take a closer look at the shots of the two men, shall we?
When healthy, Lopez is one of the deadliest men in the game. Against Richard Commey, Lopez landed 43 of 90 shots, with 38 of the power punches. When he beat Vasiliy Lomachenko for easy gold, he changed things up a bit. Lopez landed 183 of 659 shots, 35 of them jabs and 148 of them for power. He can share the wealth whenever he chooses, moving with such precision as if he were watching a work of art come to life.
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Campa can change things too, albeit in patterns. Against Domicio Rondon, Campa landed 11 jabs and 214 power shots. Campa landed a total of 41 shots against Adrian Perez, including 38 for power. His stats beyond that highlight two wins via TKO and show his dangerous punching power.
As Lopez fought Kambosos, he struggled with injuries, the impact of COVID and absence. His mindset wasn’t in the right place. Based on recent interviews and how he’s looked during training, Lopez appears healthy and focused. Trying to prove his worth after a loss like this can make Lopez a dangerous fighter.
It’s not certain exactly what Lopez’s August 13 game plan will be like. What is known is he will be looking to make an important statement in a new division. He can do that at Campa’s expense. It may take Lopez a while to settle back, but once he does, it could be a good night for the former champion.
Sporting News Prediction: Lopez via TKO (Round Five)
When does Teofimo Lopez play Pedro Campa?
- Date: Saturday August 13th
- Start time: 10 p.m. ET
- Main event: 11:15 p.m. ET (approximately)
Lopez vs. Campa takes place on August 13th. The main card begins at 10:00 p.m. ET, with the main event scheduled to take place at 11:15 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
Here’s how to watch Teofimo Lopez vs Pedro Campa
- ESPN, ESPN+, ESPN Deported
The main card Teofimo Lopez vs. Pedro Campa will be shown on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+.
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Teofimo Lopez vs Pedro Campa price: how much is the card?
You can pay $6.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or purchase an annual subscription for $69.99.
| product | total prices |
|---|---|
| Monthly ESPN+ subscription | $6.99/month |
| ESPN+ annual subscription | $69.99/year |
| The Disney bundle with ad-supported Hulu | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle with Hulu No-Ads |
$19.99/month |
* Effective August 23, ESPN+ monthly subscription will change from $6.99/month to $9.99/month. Annual ESPN+ subscription package changes from $69.99/year to $99.99/year.
There is no change to the standalone PPV or the Disney bundle.
Fight card Teofimo Lopez vs. Pedro Campa
- Teofimo Lopez versus Pedro Campa; junior welterweights
- Xander Zayas vs. Elias Espadas; junior middleweight
- Andres Cortes versus Abraham Montoya; junior lightweights
- Duke Ragan versus D’Angelo Fuentes; featherweights
- Troy Isley vs. Victor Toney; medium weight
- Charlie Sheehy vs. Omar Rosario; lightweights
- Jose Enrique Vivas versus Edy Valencia; featherweights