On one of the biggest nights in college football, Teofimo Lopez will look to create a moment of his own. The former lightweight champion faces Sandor Martin inside Madison Square Garden on December 10.
Fighting following the Heisman Trophy Ceremony, Martin replaces Jose Pedraza, who tested positive for COVID-19.
"We wish Jose Pedraza a speedy recovery, but we look forward to facing Sandor Martin. He was the opponent we originally wanted for Heisman Night at Madison Square Garden," Lopez said. "I will continue to silence the doubters as I take over the 140-pound division. I look forward to giving my hometown fans a special night of boxing.”
This is Lopez's second fight at junior-welterweight after a run at lightweight. Lopez won the IBF lightweight title in 2019 against Richard Commey and beat Vasiliy Lomachenko in 2020 for the WBA, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles. He lost the belts against George Kambosos Jr. a year later. Moving to a new division, Lopez returned in August, beating Pedro Campa via TKO.
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Martin made his pro debut in 2011. A European Union junior-welterweight champion, Martin is on an eleven-fight win streak. His last fight was a unanimous decision win over Jose Felix Jr. in April.
“I’ve dreamed of fighting in a main event at Madison Square Garden,” Martin stated. “This is my time. I’ve taken the risk, and I will take control against Teofimo Lopez on December 10th. I will give the fans what they want to see.”
Here is a complete guide for Lopez vs. Martin, including the start time, fight card, updated betting odds, and more. The Sporting News will be providing updates as time goes on.
When is Teofimo Lopez vs. Sandor Martin?
- Date: Saturday, December 10 | December 11
- Start time: 9 p.m. ET | 2 a.m. GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT
- Main event: 11:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. GMT | 3:30 p.m. AEDT (approx.)
Lopez vs. Martin takes place on December 10. The main card is expected to start at 9 p.m. ET | 2 a.m. GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT after the Heisman Trophy Ceremony. Lopez and Martin should make their way to the ring around 11:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. GMT | 3:30 p.m. AEDT, depending on how long the Heisman Trophy Ceremony goes and how long the undercard fights last.
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How to watch Teofimo Lopez vs. Sandor Martin
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat. Dec 10 | ESPN+ |
| Canada | Sat. Dec 10 | FITE.tv |
| United Kingdom | Sun. Dec 11 | Sky Sports |
| Australia | Sun. Dec 11 | FITE.tv |
In the United States, Lopez vs. Martin is available on ESPN+.
Outside the U.S., the fight will be available on FITE.tv and Sky Sports in the U.K.
Teofimo Lopez vs. Sandor Martin price: How much does the card cost?
You can pay $9.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $99.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
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Where is Teofimo Lopez vs. Sandor Martin?
Lopez and Martin face off inside New York's Madison Square Garden. "The World's Most Famous Arena" can hold up to 20,000+ people.
How much do tickets for Teofimo Lopez vs. Sandor Martin cost?
Tickets for Lopez vs. Martin start at $52, per TicketSmarter.
Tickets then range from $60, $70, $80, $90, $100, $200, $300, $400, $500, $600, $700, $900, and $1,436.
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Teofimo Lopez vs. Sandor Martin betting odds
Per Caesars, Lopez is the -800 favorite, while Martin +550 underdog.
Teofimo Lopez record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: Nationality:
- Height: 5-8
- Reach: 68.5 inches
- Total fights: 18
- Record: 17-1 with 13 wins via knockout
Sandor Martin record and bio
- Nationality: Spanish
- Born: August 22, 1993
- Height: 5-7 1/2
- Reach: 69 inches
- Total fights: 42
- Record: 40-2 with 13 wins via knockout
Teofimo Lopez vs. Sandor Martin fight card
- Teofimo Lopez vs. Sandor Martin; junior-welterweight
- Jared Anderson vs. Jerry Forrest; heavyweights
- Xander Zayas vs. Alexis Salazar; middleweights
- Keyshawn Davis vs. Juan Carlos Burgos; lightweights