Teófimo López KO’s William Silva

Honduran prospect Teófimo López showed his potential by knocking out Brazilian William Silva, in the sixth, to conquer the vacant Continental Americas title in the 130 pounds division.

This was a highlight of an extravaganza  presented by Top Rank at the Arena Lakefront way down yonder  in New Orleans.

Top of the bill, was the victory of Regis Prograis over the Argentine Juan José Velasco, in an ESPN broadcast.
Lopez (10-0, 8 KOs) thrice decked veteran Silva who had never previously been knocked down. After the third visit to the canvass the referee saved an all at sea  Silva (25-2, 14 knockouts).