The bout was a tale of two halves. Lopez , nicknamed "El Venado," dominated the early rounds with his athletic and awkward style, utilizing unpredictable angles and sharp uppercuts that bloodied Warrington's nose in the very first round.
The fight was grueling; Lopez suffered a cut over his left eye in the second round from an accidental clash of heads, while Warrington dealt with bloodied facial damage throughout. The Verdict Boks: Warrington vs Lopez
The result left Warrington's future in the sport uncertain. He expressed devastation at losing his title in front of his home crowd, while Lopez celebrated the culmination of a long road to becoming a world champion. Lopez also criticized Warrington's fighting style post-fight, labeling him a "dirty fighter" due to frequent head and leg contact. The bout was a tale of two halves