Luis Alberto Lopez will make his second defence of the IBF featherweight championship by giving Joet Gonzalez the third world title shot of his career.
Mexican Lopez knocked out Michael Conlon in Belfast in his maiden defence in May, retaining the title he won with a decision victory over Josh Warrington in Leeds the previous December.
A 12th win in a row beckons if Lopez can stop Gonzalez in his tracks following the 29-year-old's defeat of Enrique Vivas in a 10-rounder in April.
Gonzalez dropped unanimous decisions to both Shakur Stevenson (2019) and Emanuel Navarrete (2021), failing to win the WBO belt on both occasions.
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“Nothing but respect to Joet, but he’s not leaving Texas with my belt," said Lopez. "I guarantee an exciting fight, but the IBF world title will still be wrapped around my waist.”
Here’s all you need to know so far about Usyk and Dubois, with updated times, odds, and card information.
When is Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Joet Gonzalez?
Lopez vs. Gonzalez will be on September 15. The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT | 3 a.m. BST | 12 p.m. AEST. The main event should start around midnight ET. | 9 p.m. PT | 5 a.m. BST | 2 p.m. AEST, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, September 15 | 10 p.m. ET | Midnight ET (August 13) |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, September 15 | 7 p.m. PT | 9 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, September 16 | 3 a.m. BST | 5 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Sunday, September 16 | 12 p.m. AEST | 2 p.m. AEST |
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How to watch Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Joet Gonzalez
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | — | ESPN+ |
| Canada | — | TBC |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Arena | Sky GO |
| Australia | — | TBC |
In the U.K., the fight will air on Sky Sports. In the U.S., the fight will air on ESPN+.
Lopez vs. Gonzalez price: How much does the card cost?
You can pay $9.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $99.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
In the U.K., Sky Sports contract subscriptions start at £22 per month, or Now TV costs £34.99 per month without a contract.
Where is Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Joet Gonzalez?
The fight takes place at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas.
The 10,000-capacity setting has hosted sporting event including junior Olympic boxing and a WWE Friday Night Smackdown card this year.
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Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Joet Gonzalez betting odds
Per Sports Interaction, Lopez is the -714 favorite, while Gonzalez is the +450 underdog.
Luis Alberto Lopez record, titles won
- Nationality: Mexican
- Born: August 21, 1993
- Height: 5-4 (163 cm)
- Reach: 66.5 in (169 cm)
- Total fights: 30
- Record: 28-2 with 16 wins via knockout
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Joet Gonzalez record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: October 12, 1993
- Height: 5-6
- Reach: 70 inches
- Total fights: 27
- Record: 26-3 with 15 wins via knockout
Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Joet Gonzalez fight card
- Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Joet Gonzalez; for Lopez's IBF world featherweight title
- Xander Zayas vs. Roberto Valenzuela Jr.; Middleweight
- Omar Aguilar vs. Julio Luna; Welterweight
- Jamaine Ortiz vs. TBA; Lightweight
- Robson Conceicao vs. TBA; Junior lightweight
- Ruben Villa vs. Brandon Valdes; Featherweight
- Tiger Johnson vs. TBA; Junior welterweight
