Josh Taylor vs Teofimo Lopez match: Know start time, how to watch

Josh Taylor will defend his WBO light-welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez in New York this Saturday night.

Taylor has not been in the ring for over 15 months since his controversial first defense against Jack Catterall, where many believed the challenger should have won. However, Taylor retained his belts and remained undefeated at 19-0. He had previously become the UK's first undisputed champion in the four-belt era by defeating Jose Ramirez two years ago.

Taylor chose to vacate his IBF, WBA, and WBC titles, disregarding his mandatory obligations, in order to have a rematch with Catterall. Unfortunately, that fight was postponed due to Taylor's injury, and he was ordered by the WBO to defend his belt against Lopez instead.


On the other hand, Lopez gained recognition for his impressive victory over Vasiliy Lomachenko in 2020. However, he lost his titles in his first defense against George Kambosos Jr. Since then, Lopez has moved up in weight to 140lbs and secured two less high-profile wins.

Now, he has an opportunity to become a world champion again, while Taylor aims to restore his reputation that was somewhat tarnished by the controversy surrounding his win over Catterall.

Taylor vs Lopez: Start time, how to watch

The Taylor vs Lopez match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 10, 2023. It will be held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The main undercard is set to start at around 8 pm ET, with the ring walks for the main event anticipated at approximately 11 pm ET.

US viewers can catch the action on ESPN+ while UK viewers can stream live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action. Coverage will commence at 1 am BST, and subscribers can also stream the event through the Sky Go app.

FAQs

Q1:How old is Josh Taylor?
As of June 2023, Josh Taylor is 32 years old.

Q2:How old is Teofimo Lopez?
As of June 2023, Teofimo Lopez is 25 years old.