When is Lopez vs Vargas?
Teofimo Lopez could potentially square off against Emiliano Vargas in Summer 2026 the United States.
The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Super Lightweight division, which means the weight limit would be 140 pounds (10 stone or 63.5 kg).
Lopez vs Vargas stats
Teofimo Lopez would step into the ring with a record of 22 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws, 13 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Emiliano Vargas would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 17 wins and 0 draws, with 14 of those by knockout.
The stats suggest Vargas would have a large advantage in power over Lopez, boasting a 82% knockout percentage compared to Lopez's 59%.
Teofimo Lopez is the older man by 7 years, at 28 years old.
Vargas has a height advantage of 1 inch over Lopez. This also extends to a 3-inch reach advantage.
Both Teofimo Lopez and Emiliano Vargas fight out of an orthodox stance.
Lopez is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 7 more fights, and made his debut in 2016, 5 years and 6 months earlier than Vargas, whose first professional fight was in 2022. He has fought 101 more professional rounds, totaling 161 compared to Vargas' 60.
Teofimo Lopez goes into the fight ranked number 4 by The Ring at super lightweight.
Emiliano Vargas is currently ranked number 12 by the WBA, 5 by the WBO, and 11 by the IBF in the 140lb division.
Lopez vs Vargas form
Teofimo Lopez has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents.
In his last fight, he lost to Shakur Stevenson on January 31, 2026, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Welterweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden, New York, United States.
Prior to that, he had defeated Arnold Barboza Jr on May 2, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Welterweight championship fight at Times Square, New York.
Going into that contest, he had beaten 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.
Before that, he had won against 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.
He had beaten Josh Taylor on June 10, 2023, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Welterweight and The Ring Junior Welterweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden, New York.
Vargas remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 4 of his last 5 opponents.
In his last fight, he defeated Agustin Ezequiel Quintana on February 28, 2026, by technical knockout in the 9th round at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, United States.
Prior to that, he had defeated Jonathan Montrel on November 15, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Arena Coliseo, San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
Going into that contest, he had won against Alexander Espinoza on July 26, 2025, by knockout in the 1st round at Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, United States.
Before that, he had defeated Juan Leon on May 4, 2025, by technical knockout in the 2nd round at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.
He had beaten Angel Varela Urena on May 18, 2024, by knockout in the 6th round at Pechanga Arena, San Diego, Afghanistan.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Emiliano Vargas has been fighting more than Teofimo Lopez.
Teofimo Lopez last fought 5 months and 15 days ago, while Emiliano Vargas' last outing was 4 months and 18 days ago.
Lopez's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 1 month and 6 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 7 months and 14 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 60 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 12 rounds on average.
Vargas' last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 1 month and 28 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 5 months and 6 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 28 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 5.6 rounds on average.
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