Teofimo Lopez has the power and explosiveness to keep him at the very top of the boxing world.
The Honduran-American has won titles in two weight classes, with Teofimo Lopez becoming champion at Lightweight and Light Welterweight.
With a victory over Josh Taylor, Lopez asserted himself as one of boxing’s most dangerous fighters, who has defied all expectations on his way to the top.
Here is everything you need to know about Lopez, as we answer your most frequently asked questions.
How old is Teofimo Lopez?
Teofimo Lopez is 27 years old, having been born on July 30, 1997. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, but represented Honduras in the 2016 Summer Olympics, which is the nation his father was from.
Teofimo Lopez’s height, weight and reach
Lopez currently stands at 5 feet 8 inches tall, which is equivalent to 173 cm. He competes in the Super Lightweight division, which has a weight limit of 140 lbs. Ahead of his fight with Josh Taylor, Lopez weighed in just at the limit of 140 lbs.
He has a reach of 68.5 inches, or 174cm.
Teofimo Lopez X/Twitter and Instagram accounts
Lopez has attracted over 1 million followers on his Instagram account so far.
He shares updates about his training, fights, and personal life on his Instagram account, with the handle teofimolopez.
Meanwhile, he boasts another 193,000 followers on X (formerly known as Twitter). On the account TeofimoLopez, Lopez posts similar content to his Instagram, while also retweeting promotional material for his upcoming fights.
Who is Teofimo Lopez’s wife?
Lopez is no longer married, although he used to be married to Cynthia Lopez. The fighter met her on a Delta Air Lines flight, where she worked as a flight attendant. They married in April 2019, but she filed for divorce in 2023 when the pair separated.
Teofimo Lopez’s boxing record
As of May 2025, Lopez holds an impressive record of 21 wins and 1 loss. 13 of those wins were by knockout, while Lopez’s sole loss came against George Kambosas Jr in November 2021.
| Record (W-L-D) | (T)KO |
| 22-1-0 | 13-0 |
Teofimo Lopez’s net worth
Lopez’s net worth is estimated to be around $3.5 million, according to various sources. The majority of his wealth comes from his boxing career, as well as numerous sponsorship deals he has signed over the years.
His biggest reported payday was for Lopez’s impressive decision victory over Josh Taylor, where he became the WBO and The Ring Light Welterweight champion. “The Takeover” was paid a reported $2.3 million for that fight
Teofimo Lopez’s next fight
Lopez’s next fight will be against Arnold Barboza Jr in Times Square on May 2. He will hope to retain his WBO Super Lightweight title against Barboza, although it won’t be easy for “The Takeover”.
Barboza is undefeated in his career as a professional fighter, boasting 32 fights without defeat. A win over his American competitor will go a long way to legitimising him as a top champion in what could be his toughest fight yet.
Teofimo Lopez vs Josh Taylor
Lopez took on Taylor in a huge bout in Madison Square Garden in June 2023. With the WBO and The Ring Light Welterweight titles on the line, it was one of the biggest fights in his career up until that point.
The Honduran-American outboxed the Scot in New York, revelling in the crowds’ support throughout the fight.
He hit almost double the amount of punches than Taylor did, a dominant performance that was reflected on the judges’ score cards.
Lopez walked away the unanimous winner, becoming a two-weight world champion in the process.