Lopez retains WBO title in a poor fight

In a fight that never rose to any heights, WBO junior welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez (19-1; 13) retained his title on Thursday night on a 12-round unanimous points decision over Jamaine Ortiz (17-1-1; 8) at the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

The scores were 117-111 and 115-113 twice.

Lopez pushed forward for most of the fight but Ortiz, who was cut by an accidental headbutt in the seventh round, was able to stay out of range for most of the time.

The champion boxed on the back foot and only came forward on a few occasions.

UNDERCARD

US Olympic silver medallist Keyshawn Davis (10-0; 7) stopped former two-division world champion Jose “Sniper” Pedraza (29-6-1; 14) in the sixth round. The time was 1:09.

Lightweight Abdullah Mason (12-0; 10) smashed Benjamin Gurment (8-1-3; 5) to defeat in the second round. Gurment was knocked down on two occasions.

In another lightweight bout, Rene Tellez Giron (19-3; 12) scored an eight-round unanimous points decision over George “YuYu” Acosta (17-2; 3). The scores were 79-72, 78-73 and 76-75.

Middleweight Javier “Milwaukee Made” Martinez (10-0-1; 3) won on a hard-fought eight-round unanimous points decision over Raul Salomon (12-3; 10). The scores were 79-73, 78-74, 78-74.

Lightweight Charlie Sheehy (9-0; 5) outscored Abdel Sauceda (12-4; 8) over eight rounds with scores of 80-72 on all three judges’ scorecards.

In another lightweight bout, Alan “Kid Kansas” Garcia (11-0; 9) won on a first-round stoppage against Tomas Ornelas (7-4; 5).

Heavyweight Lemir Isom-Riley (4-2; 1) stopped Antonio Zepeda (6-2; 6) in the third round.