This Saturday, August 29, high-stakes action heads to the Galen Center at USC as undefeated light heavyweight prospect Najee “Chino” Lopez (16-0, 13 KOs) risks his unblemished record against fellow unbeaten powerhouse Juan Carrillo (15-0, 11 KOs) in the co-main event of ProBox TV’s stacked Los Angeles card.
For Lopez, everything he has built so far is on the line. Coming off a grueling 8th-round stoppage victory over Manuel Gallegos in March, a performance that turned heads and earned early Fight of the Year nods – the rising star is looking to prove he belongs in the division’s upper echelon.
The stakes could not be higher for both men. Holding the WBA No. 4 ranking, Lopez stands on the precipice of a world title shot, while Carrillo sits just behind him at WBA No. 9. In a division packed with elite talent, a single slip-up sends the loser to the back of a very long line, while the victor thrusts themselves directly into the 175-pound championship conversation.
With both fighters bringing dangerous knockout power, defensive sharpness, and absolute refusal to surrender their undefeated status, boxing fans in LA are set for an explosive crossroads battle where only one prospect leaves as a true contender.
Live coverage begins Saturday night on ProBox TV.