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After Conlan used his southpaw jab and body work to keep Lopez at a distance, the tide shifted in the third round. Lopez caught Conlan with a right uppercut, the first punch in a flurry that appeared to hurt Conlan (18-2, 9 KOs), who retreated to the ropes and was able to survive the round.
But for the rest of the fight, Lopez was in command. Adam Booth, Conlan's trainer, expressed concern over Conlan's body language after the fourth round, in which Conlan was looking to tie up Lopez. I wanted to come to Belfast so I can prove that I am a true champion," Lopez said through an interpreter in a postfight interview with BT Sport. A great all-rounder, Uppercut Deluxe Featherweight provides just the right amount of hold to maintain a neat, tidy style without setting rigidly – giving a softer, casual look. Uppercut Deluxe Featherweight is a lightweight wax that won't weigh down the hair. It has a medium hold that's great for casual styles in short to medium length hair. The product has recently been slightly updated for a smoother application through the hands and into the hair. Conlan defeated Miguel Marriaga, a journeyman contender, in August, to rebuild momentum following the loss to Wood.Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Ceteareth-20, Cera Microcristallina, Glycerin, VP/VA Copolymer, Petrolatum, PVP, Sodium Steroyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum (Aroma), Citral, Geraniol, D-Limonene, Citronellol, Eugenol I'm more powerful than him," Lopez told BT Sport. "I'm stronger than him and had speed and great footwork." Luis Alberto Lopez needed to again cross the Atlantic Ocean if he wanted to remain a featherweight champion. And for the second time in six months, Lopez retained the IBF belt in the 126-pound division.
It was Conlan's second attempt at a featherweight title. Last March, Leigh Wood stopped Conlan in the 12th round to retain the WBA belt.