Lopez Retains IBF Title with Stunning Knockout of Conlan.
Luis Alberto Lopez retained his IBF featherweight title by knocking out Michael Conlan with a thunderous right uppercut in the fifth round of their fight in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Conlan was down for a couple of minutes following the stoppage and received oxygen from the medical staff before he eventually sat up and returned to his corner. Lopez was making his first title defense of the IBF featherweight belt and was seen limping in the ring following the victory, but he retained his spot as one of the world's top featherweights.