American Teofimo Lopez, who last year stripped Ukrainian Vasily Lomachenko of the championship titles, sensationally lost to Australian George Kamposos and lost the IBF, WBA, WBO and WBC (Franchise) lightweight belts.

The fight took place in New York at Madison Square Garden. From the first seconds, Lopez went on the attack, but the challenger was ready for such an American plan.. Already in the first round, Kamposos hit the opponent from the right - Lopez was knocked down.

Video of the knockdown from Kambosos in the first round After this Lopez was already more careful, and Kambosos boldly acted in the ring and took round after round. In the eighth three minutes, the champion tried to seize the initiative, and in the tenth he knocked Kambosos down.

However, the Australian managed to rise and actively spent the last rounds.

Video of the knockdown from Lopez in the tenth round After 12 rounds, the judges stated the victory of Kamposos by a split decision - 115-111, 113-114, 115-112.

For Lopez, this defeat was the first in his career.. Previously, he had 16 wins (12 by knockout) in 16 fights.

Kamposos won his 20th victory (10 by KO) in the professional ring. Not a single defeat in his track record.