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Revision as of 03:50, 10 September 2005 by Mikaztro (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Ricardo "Finito" Lopez Personal Stats Nationality:Mexican Born: July 25, 1967 Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico Height: 5'-5" Reach: 65" Professional Stats:Record 51-0-1 (38 KOs) Division: Junior Flyweight Titles: IBF Junior Flyweight Champion Former: WBA Minimumweight Champion, WBC Strawweight Champion, WBO Mini Flyweight Trainer: Ignacio Beristain
WBC Strawweight Champion---22 title defenses, unified the WBO championship. IBF Mini Flyweight Champion—2 title defenses. Notable wins: Kyun Yun Li, Kermin Guardia, Andy Tabanas, Edito Villamor, Alex Sanchez, Rosendo Alvarez, Will Grigsby and Manny Melchor.
- Ricardo Lopez was the second champion in history to retire undefeated. His incredible record was 51-0-1 38 ko’s.
Ricardo Lopez is another elite fighter among Boxing’s Finest Dozen. Lopez has dominated the straw-weight division while remaining undefeated throughout his fighting career. Lopez unified two championship belts (WBA/WBC) during his reign as a Straw-weight by displaying impressive wins over talented and veteran fighters, Rosendo Alvarez and Alex "Nene" Sanchez. "Finito" fights with skill and talent. He exercises superior protection to his upper body by keeping his arms up high and elbows tucked in tight. His conditioning is above and beyond the common regiment of fighters. He impressed Showtime Commentator Ferdie Pacheco immensly that The Fight Doctor called Lopez a Master at ring generalship. Ricardo Lopez' most impressive fights have been against former champions, Wil Grigsby, Rosendo Alvarez, and Alex "Nene" Sanchez. The new IBF Junior Flyweight champ used double left hooks and pinpoint accuracy to batter Grigsby with punishment in October 1999. Lopez recorded a convincing unanimous decision over Grigsby. In 1997, Lopez stopped Alex Sanchez in a TKO victory in the 5th round and retained his Straweight championship title. Rosendo Alvarez gave Lopez a tougher challenge in an explosive fight in March 1998. The fight was declared a draw but a rematch in November of that same year proved Lopez as the better fighter when he out pointed Alvarez in a decision victory. "Finito" (which means "Finest" in Spanish) has outclassed great fighters like Muhammad Ali and Julio Cesar Chavez in title defenses. Ricardo Lopez is 2nd in the history of boxing to have one of the longest uninterrupted title reigns. Ricardo has made 23 successful title defenses since 1990 and trails slightly behind Heavyweight Hall of Famer, Joe "The Brown Bomber" Louis. If Ricardo is successful in three more bouts, he will surpass Joe Louis in uninterrupted title reigns. His fighting record would remain undisputed while possessing the longest title reign ever in the history of boxing. Ricardo is already without question among Boxing’s Finest. Lopez moved up three pounds after relinquishing the WBA and WBC but now possesses the IBF Junior Flyweight title.
Ricardo "Finito" Lopez officially announced his retirement at an emotional press conference 2002-11-28 in Mexico City His last bout was against Zolani Petelo Sept 29, 2001.