Josesito Lopez
“The Riverside Rocky”RECORD
38 - 9 - 0
KOs
21
Josesito Lopez’s aggressive style ensures excitement every time he steps into the ring, and makes him a threat in the 147-pound division. Read Bio
Last Fight
Loss vs Cody Crowley
Apr 16, 2022 / AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Josesito Lopez LOSES to Cody Crowley by UD in Round 10 of 10
Videos
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Aug 13, 2019 /
Spence vs Porter, Mario Barrios, Josesito Lopez, John Molina Jr
Mario Barrios meets Batyr Akhmedov for WBA 140-LB title Sept. 28 on FOX PPV
Veterans Josesito López and John Molina, Jr. clash in a 10-round welterweight attraction on the undercard at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.
Jan 27, 2019 /
Thurman vs Lopez, Kownacki vs Washington, Keith Thurman, Josesito Lopez
Keith Thurman digs deep, outpoints tough Josesito Lopez
Welterweight champion survived some scary moments against "Riverside Rocky" in his first fight in nearly two years to retain his WBA title Saturday night on PBC on FOX in Brooklyn.
Jan 25, 2019 /
Thurman vs Lopez, Keith Thurman, Josesito Lopez
Thurman vs. Lopez: The King Returns or The Kingdom Crumbles
Keith Thurman says he’s still the top dog of the welterweight division, but if he’s lost anything—Josesito Lopez says he will expose him tomorrow night on PBC on FOX.
Fights
Josesito Lopez Fights
LOSS vs Cody Crowley 22-0-0
Apr 16, 2022 • AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Cody Crowley WINS against Josesito Lopez by UD in Round 10 of 10
Win vs Francisco Santana 25-8-1
Dec 05, 2020 • AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Josesito Lopez WINS against Francisco Santana by TKO in Round 10 of 10
Win vs John Molina Jr 30-9-0
Sep 28, 2019 • Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against John Molina Jr by KO in Round 8 of 10
LOSS vs Keith Thurman 30-1-0
Jan 26, 2019 • Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
Keith Thurman WINS against Josesito Lopez by MD in Round 12 of 12
Win vs Miguel Cruz 18-1-0
Apr 28, 2018 • Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas
Josesito Lopez WINS against Miguel Cruz by UD in Round 10 of 10
Win vs Saul Corral 23-16-0
Apr 09, 2017 • The Novo at L.A. Live, Los Angeles
Josesito Lopez WINS against Saul Corral by UD in Round of 10
Win vs Todd Manuel 12-11-1
Dec 10, 2016 • USC Galen Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Todd Manuel by UD in Round 6 of 6
LOSS vs Andre Berto 32-6-0
Mar 13, 2015 • Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, USA
Andre Berto WINS against Josesito Lopez by KO in Round 6 of 12
Win vs Rafael Cobos 15-4-5
Sep 11, 2014 • Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, The Joint, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Rafael Cobos by UD in Round 8 of 8
Win vs Aaron Martinez 19-2-1
Apr 24, 2014 • Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Aaron Martinez by TKO in Round 5 of 10
Win vs Mike Arnaoutis 24-9-2
Dec 13, 2013 • Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Mike Arnaoutis by TD in Round 8 of 10
LOSS vs Marcos Rene Maidana 35-5-0
Jun 08, 2013 • Home Depot Center, Carson, California, USA
Marcos Rene Maidana WINS against Josesito Lopez by TKO in Round 6 of 12
LOSS vs Saul Alvarez 40-0-1
Sep 15, 2012 • MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Saul Alvarez WINS against Josesito Lopez by TKO in Round 5 of 12
WIN vs Victor Ortiz 33-7-3
Jun 23, 2012 • Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
Victor Ortiz LOSES to Josesito Lopez by RTD in Round 9 of 12
LOSS vs Jessie Vargas 16-0-0
Sep 17, 2011 • MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Jessie Vargas WINS against Josesito Lopez by SD in Round 10 of 10
WIN vs Mike Dallas Jr 17-0-1
Jan 28, 2011 • Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, USA
Mike Dallas Jr LOSES to Josesito Lopez by KO in Round 7 of 10
Win vs Sergio Rivera 25-5-2
Nov 12, 2010 • Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Sergio Rivera by KO in Round 3 of 8
Win vs Marvin Cordova Jr 21-1-1
Aug 13, 2010 • Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Marvin Cordova Jr by UD in Round 8 of 8
Win vs Anthony Mora 15-3-0
Sep 11, 2009 • Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Anthony Mora by RTD in Round 3 of 8
Win vs Sergio Joel De la Torre 11-11-3
Aug 14, 2009 • Omega Products International, Corona, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Sergio Joel De la Torre by UD in Round 6 of 6
Win vs Patrick Lopez 15-1-0
Apr 17, 2009 • Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Patrick Lopez by SD in Round 8 of 8
Win vs Alex Perez 23-31-4
Nov 29, 2008 • Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Alex Perez by KO in Round 2 of 8
Loss vs Edgar Santana 23-3-0
Apr 11, 2008 • Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, USA
Josesito Lopez LOSES to Edgar Santana by MD in Round 10 of 10
Win vs Tyron Harris 21-3-0
Nov 02, 2007 • Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Tyron Harris by UD in Round 8 of 8
Win vs Tyrone Harris 21-3-0
Nov 02, 2007 • Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Tyrone Harris by UD in Round 8 of 8
Win vs Luis Arceo 19-5-2
Aug 18, 2007 • Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Luis Arceo by KO in Round 6 of 10
Win vs Octavio Narvaez 7-3-1
May 24, 2007 • Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Octavio Narvaez by UD in Round 8 of 8
Win vs Armando Cordoba 23-32-2
Feb 23, 2007 • Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Armando Cordoba by RTD in Round 5 of 8
Win vs Adrian Navarrete 14-2-1
Nov 20, 2006 • Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Adrian Navarrete by TKO in Round 7 of 10
Win vs Anthony Martinez 21-23-3
Aug 18, 2006 • Omega Products International, Corona, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Anthony Martinez by TKO in Round 7 of 8
No Contest vs Samuel Ventura 23-16-0
Jul 14, 2006 • Omega Products International, Corona, California, USA
Josesito Lopez Samuel Ventura by ND in Round 1 of 12
No Contest vs Sammy Ventura 23-16-0
Jul 14, 2006 • Omega Products International, Corona, California, USA
Josesito Lopez Sammy Ventura by ND in Round 1 of 12
LOSS vs Wes Ferguson 12-1-1
Apr 08, 2006 • Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Wes Ferguson WINS against Josesito Lopez by SD in Round 10 of 10
Win vs Gerardo Zayas 17-11-2
Feb 17, 2006 • Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Gerardo Zayas by UD in Round 10 of 10
Win vs Jose Luis Tula 15-11-2
Sep 23, 2005 • Omega Products International, Corona, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Jose Luis Tula by UD in Round 10 of 10
Win vs Leonardo Resendiz 17-8-0
Jul 29, 2005 • Omega Products International, Corona, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Leonardo Resendiz by TKO in Round 5 of 10
Win vs Gilberto Sanchez Leon 16-2-1
Apr 25, 2005 • Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Gilberto Sanchez Leon by UD in Round 10 of 10
Win vs Mauricio Borquez 12-18-4
Feb 11, 2005 • Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Mauricio Borquez by TKO in Round 1 of 6
Win vs Ulises Pena 10-4-0
Oct 29, 2004 • Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Ulises Pena by TKO in Round 1 of 8
Win vs Mauricio Borquez 12-13-4
Aug 20, 2004 • Omega Products International, Corona, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Mauricio Borquez by TKO in Round 1 of 6
Win vs Juan Carlos Martinez 11-22-0
Jul 22, 2004 • Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Juan Carlos Martinez by UD in Round 6 of 6
Win vs Oscar Villa 3-21-1
Jun 11, 2004 • Omega Products International, Corona, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Oscar Villa by UD in Round 6 of 6
Win vs Arturo Flores 6-5-0
Mar 22, 2004 • Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Arturo Flores by TKO in Round 5 of 6
Win vs Juan Suazo 6-1-1
Jan 31, 2004 • Dodge Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Juan Suazo by UD in Round 4 of 4
Win vs Antonio Wong 4-1-1
Dec 12, 2003 • Edgewater Casino, Laughlin, Nevada, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Antonio Wong by TKO in Round 4 of 4
Win vs Tony Avila 5-2-0
Nov 01, 2003 • Stardust Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Tony Avila by TKO in Round 1 of 6
Win vs Jose Cabanillas 2-5-1
Jul 11, 2003 • City Center Pavilion, Reno, Nevada, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Jose Cabanillas by TKO in Round 4 of 6
LOSS vs Rodrigo Lopez 0-0-0
Mar 28, 2003 • Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Rodrigo Lopez WINS against Josesito Lopez by UD in Round 4 of 4
Win vs Marco Antonio Contreras 1-1-0
Feb 21, 2003 • Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Marco Antonio Contreras by UD in Round 4 of 4
Win vs Allen Litzau 1-0-0
Feb 08, 2003 • Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Josesito Lopez WINS against Allen Litzau by TKO in Round 1 of 4
Stats
Josesito Lopez “The Riverside Rocky”
- WINS 38
- LOSSES 9
- DRAWS 0
- KOs 21
Weight 146.2 lbs (66.36 kg)
Height 5'9½" (1.77 m)
Reach 69" (175 cm)
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Born
July 19, 1984 -
Age
40 -
Country
USA -
Born in
Riverside, CA -
Trains in
Riverside, CA
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Stance
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Rounds Boxed
299 -
KO Percentage
55.26% -
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Josesito Lopez Bio
Josesito Lopez has risen to the brink of greatness the hard way, consistently toppling opponents picked to defeat him. Along the way, the 147-pound contender has established himself as an exciting fighter who isn’t afraid to mix it up in the ring in his pursuit of a world title.
Lopez began boxing before he was 10 years old, but the Riverside, California, native also excelled athletically in cross country, captaining his high school to a state championship in 2002.
He was offered scholarships from several universities as a runner, but he chose to remain a fighter, competing in more than 70 amateur bouts with titles in the Junior Olympics and Golden Gloves.
Dealing with early setbacks
The 18-year-old Lopez made his professional debut in Las Vegas as a 135-pounder on February 8, 2003, stopping the favored Allen Litzau just 53 seconds into the first round.
He was upset in his third bout, though, losing a four-round unanimous decision to Rodrigo Lopez in March 2003.
Lopez closed out 2003 with three wins, all by TKO, and continued to climb the ranks the following year, winning all six of his fights to improve his record to 11-1.
Lopez began to gain notice in 2005 fighting at 130 pounds, winning three bouts for minor titles.
He returned to 135 pounds in April 2006 to face once-beaten prospect Wes Ferguson in Las Vegas, and ended up on the losing end of a controversial 10-round split decision.
A tough climb into contention
Seven straight wins over the next 19 months had Lopez heading in the right direction, but his progress was stopped again when he lost in controversial fashion to Edgar Santana in Miami in April 2008.
Lopez floored Santana twice in the eighth round but dropped a 10-round majority decision.
Once again, Lopez stormed back, winning six straight times, although a hand injury kept him from a high-profile fight against Mike Dallas Jr. in April 2010.
Lopez finally got his chance against the unbeaten Dallas at 140 pounds in January 2011, and made the most of it, scoring a seventh-round knockout.
Lopez was again put to the test against an undefeated prospect in his next fight, facing 16-0 Jesse Vargas in Las Vegas on the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Victor Ortiz undercard in September 2011.
The back-and-forth tumble went to the judges’ cards after 10 rounds, and Vargas emerged the winner in a debatable split decision.
Stepping up and winning respect
In June 2012, Lopez received the biggest opportunity of his career, as a fill-in opponent against 147-pound title contender Victor Ortiz in Los Angeles.
Lopez, an 8-to-1 underdog, broke the jaw of Ortiz, who remained in his corner when the 10th round began, and earned his 30th professional victory.
The upset catapulted Lopez into a high-profile fight against undefeated 154-pound champion Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas one day after Mexican Independence Day.
Alvarez overpowered Lopez, knocking him down in rounds 2, 3 and 4 before finishing him off in the fifth round.
Agony and ecstasy in the ring
Lopez was an underdog again when he faced Marcos Maidana in Carson, California, in June 2013.
The fighters engaged in a relentless battle, and Lopez dominated the Argentinian slugger in the third and fourth rounds.
Maidana knocked down Lopez with an overhand right in the sixth before landing a right uppercut moments later that led to the bout being stopped.
Lopez fought twice in 2014, gaining a fifth-round TKO of Aaron Martinez in April before beating Rafael Cobos in an eight-round unanimous decision in Las Vegas in September.
Showing toughness in defeat in his PBC debut
Lopez received a tough test in his next fight, taking on former 147-pound world champion Andre Berto on March 13, 2015, in the first Premier Boxing Champions card on Spike TV.
Fighting before a near-hometown audience at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California, Lopez was cheered on by the partisan crowd as he controlled the early rounds of the scheduled 12-round bout.
Berto gained the upper hand, though, in the sixth round when he knocked Lopez to the canvas.
Lopez returned to action, but only for a few seconds before Berto dropped him again with a right hand, prompting referee Raul Caiz Jr. to signal an end to the fight.
Lopez was ahead on two of the three judges' cards at the time of the stoppage.
LOPEZ EARNS TITLE SHOT VERSUS THURMAN
Lopez rebounded from the Berto loss with successive unanimous decisions over Todd Manuel (December 2016), Saul Corrall (April 2017) and Miguel Cruz (April 2018), the latter an impressive near-shutout (98-90, 99-89 twice).
On January 26, 2019, Lopez, 34, faced WBA welterweight champion Keith Thurman (28-0, 22 KOs) at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Lopez nearly pulled off the unthinkable, rocking the heavily-favored Thurman in the seventh round and nearly putting him away. “One Time” survived the round. His early lead was too much for a surging Lopez to overcome late. Thurman won by majority decision—scores of 113, 117-109 and 115-111.
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BACK ON THE RISE
On September 28, 2019, Lopez returned to the ring versus veteran John Molina Jr. at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The all-action bout was part of a stacked FOX Sports pay-per-view headlined by a welterweight unification between champions Errol Spence Jr. and Shawn Porter.
Lopez was simply too skillful and too powerful for the gutsy Molina, flooring him three times in total before referee Ray Corona mercifully ended the bout at 0:39 of the eighth round of their scheduled 10-round welterweight affair.
“I knew he wasn’t going to quit. He’s a warrior,” said a jubilant Lopez afterward. “I had to keep on the pressure. I was thinking that hopefully the ref and the team made the right call to finish it at the right time.”
Lopez went to work quickly in the first, landing an overhand right that sank Molina to his knees for the fight’s first knockdown. He was down again moments later, courtesy of a left hook to the ribs. Molina slowly rose to his feet, using his experience to escape the frame without further damage.
Lopez never lost focus, consistently working behind the jab, which he landed up and downstairs. By the fourth, Molina had worked his way back into the fight, occasionally finding a home for his right. But he never came close to threatening Lopez.
Late in the seventh, Lopez dropped Molina again with a short left hook. He sought to close the show, even eating a couple power shots in the process in an effort to land his own. And that he did, battering Molina until round’s end. Another flurry in the eighth convinced Corona to step in.
BETTER THAN EVER
On December 5, 2020, Lopez took on veteran Francisco "Chia" Santana at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Lopez looked better than ever, flooring Santana with a body shot in the first round and never stopped dishing out punishment until referee Neal Young finally waved off the fight in the 10th round.
However, Lopez would suffer a setback in his next bout. On April 16, 2022, he dropped a 10-round unanimous decision to unbeaten Cody Crowley at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.