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Josh Warrington v Luis Alberto Lopez
Here we go. Bob Williams brings the men to the centre of the ring...
Josh Warrington loses IBF featherweight world title in close battle with Luis Alberto Lopez
A close battle goes the distance with Lopez hurt in the closing rounds
Two scorecards read 115-113 for Lopez, one judge sees it a 114-114 draw
Warrington slips to second career defeat with majority decision loss
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Josh Warrington v Luis Alberto Lopez
Here we go. Bob Williams brings the men to the centre of the ring...
Josh Warrington v Luis Alberto Lopez
Barry Jones
Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 Live Sport Extra
I think those last two rounds were really important for Warrington and it might just have been enough for him.
Josh Warrington v Luis Alberto Lopez
Warrington definitely ended on top, but you could easily say Lopez was on top at the start and in the middle rounds.
The Mexican may have won it on rounds - but the Leeds man may have snatched it at the last with sheer force and remarkable will.
Josh Warrington v Luis Alberto Lopez
I don't know about you, but I've forgotten the football.
That was stellar boxing, magnificent sport.
Josh Warrington v Luis Alberto Lopez
Warrington swings and swings, Lopez just about escapes. We get the final bell.
Both men raise their arms, and then embrace.
What. A. FIGHT.
Josh Warrington v Luis Alberto Lopez
Final 30 seconds. Can Warrington finish this off?
Josh Warrington v Luis Alberto Lopez
Two massive blows from Warrington, a one two to Lopez's head!
Josh Warrington v Luis Alberto Lopez
Final 90 seconds...
Josh Warrington v Luis Alberto Lopez
Lopez warned for holding. He is holding on, desperate for the final bell.
Josh Warrington v Luis Alberto Lopez
The ref could have stopped the fight there, Lopez had his glove to his head, he was not in a fighting stance.
But we get round 12...
Josh Warrington v Luis Alberto Lopez
Barry Jones
Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 Live Sport Extra
What a round! That's what champions do when their back is to the wall, they come out and put in a round like that.
As soon as the bell rang he went out there and put it on Lopez.
Huge round for Warrington. Maybe he suspects he needs a knockout?
Josh Warrington v Luis Alberto Lopez
This is the longest fight Lopez has ever been involved in now, but he is still looking full of beans.
But Warrington lands a really good left hook! And then a couple more. The Mexican unsettled for the first time.
This is so hard to call. You could make a good case for either fighter winning this at present.
Shot to the body from Warrington, a big one. This is his best round. Then one to the head!
Lopez is wobbling! Complaining, but he has nowhere to hide.
Josh Warrington v Luis Alberto Lopez
Carl Froch
Former world super-middleweight champion on BBC Radio 5 Live Sport Extra
Little bit more success here from Lopez, Warrington is making it rough but not landing enough shots.
Both guys are looking a bit tired now. This fight has the distance written all over.
If the judges are seeing something that we are not then it could go to Lopez, but for me Warrington is winning this fight by being rough and busy.
Josh Warrington v Luis Alberto Lopez
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Josh Warrington v Luis Alberto Lopez
That round suggested Warrington could win this if he steps up a couple of notches. The issue is whether Lopez will let him.
Left to the body from Lopez, left to the head from Warrington. Blow for blow.
Lopez lands another couple of jabs, they hurt Warrington. If the challenger gets in a few more, he could become champion.
We are approaching endgame. Warrington, of course, is still battling.
Josh Warrington v Luis Alberto Lopez
Barry Jones
Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 Live Sport Extra
If Lopez did get hit low then the referee didn't see it and he just took his word for it.
Warrington was far busier before and after the break, he landed some good clean shots.
Josh Warrington v Luis Alberto Lopez
Wow, Lopez came from that break firing hot, and Warrington responds.
The tempo goes up a notch, both men land blows. Warrington lands one on the side of the head, Lopez unhappy again but that looked fair.
Is that a second wind for Warrington? The crowd thinks so...
Josh Warrington v Luis Alberto Lopez
Better from Warrington, pushing Lopez back to the ropes. But he can't land any good shots.
Lopez is complaining again, this time for a low blow around the back. Referee Bob Williams gives him a time-out, to boos from the crowd.
Josh Warrington v Luis Alberto Lopez
Barry Jones
Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 Live Sport Extra
That was another round for Lopez, he's picking his shots well.
For me, Warrington is taking too long to let his hands go. He did have a bit of success in that round but he's slowing down.