When is Lopez vs Delgado?
Teofimo Lopez could face Lindolfo Delgado in late 2026 the United States.
The fight would be contested over 12 rounds in the Welterweight division, which means the weight limit would be 147 pounds (10.5 stone or 66.7 kg).
The contest would be for the vacant IBF welterweight championship of the world.
Lopez vs Delgado stats
Teofimo Lopez would step into the ring with a record of 23 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws, 13 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Lindolfo Delgado would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 24 wins and 0 draws, with 16 of those by knockout.
The stats suggest Delgado would have a slight advantage in power over Lopez, with a 67% knockout percentage compared to Lopez's 57%.
Teofimo Lopez is the younger man by 2 years, at 29 years old.
Delgado has a height advantage of 1 inch over Lopez. Despite this, he has a 1-inch reach advantage.
Both Teofimo Lopez and Lindolfo Delgado fight out of an orthodox stance.
Lopez is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 1 more fights, and made his debut in 2016, 5 months earlier than Delgado, whose first professional fight was in 2017. He has fought 41 more professional rounds, totaling 173 compared to Delgado's 132.
Teofimo Lopez goes into the fight ranked number 5 by The Ring at welterweight.
Lopez vs Delgado form
Teofimo Lopez has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents.
In his last fight, he beat Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero on August 22, 2026, by majority decision in their WBA Super World Welterweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.
Prior to that, he had been beaten by Shakur Stevenson on January 31, 2026, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Welterweight and The Ring Junior Welterweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden, New York.
Going into that contest, he had beaten Arnold Barboza Jr on May 2, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Welterweight and The Ring Junior Welterweight championship fight at Times Square, New York.
Before that, he had won against Steve Claggett on June 29, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Welterweight and The Ring Junior Welterweight championship fight at James L. Knight Center, Miami.
He had beaten Jamaine Ortiz on February 8, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Welterweight and The Ring Junior Welterweight championship fight at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas.
Delgado remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 2 of his last 5 opponents.
In his last fight, he defeated Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela on November 15, 2025, by split decision in their IBF World Junior Welterweight final eliminator fight at Arena Coliseo, San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
Prior to that, he had defeated Elvis Rodriguez on April 5, 2025, by majority decision in their 10 round contest at Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, United States.
Going into that contest, he had won against Jackson Marinez on December 7, 2024, by technical knockout in the 5th round at Footprint Center, Phoenix.
Before that, he had defeated Bryan Flores on August 10, 2024, by split decision in their 10 round contest at Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque.
He had beaten Carlos Sanchez Valadez on March 29, 2024, by technical knockout in the 7th round at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Lindolfo Delgado has been fighting more than Teofimo Lopez.
Teofimo Lopez last fought 20 days ago, while Lindolfo Delgado's last outing was 9 months and 27 days ago.
Lopez's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 10 months and 11 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 6 months and 28 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 60 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 12 rounds on average.
Delgado's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 8 months and 20 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 18 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 44 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8.8 rounds on average.
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