Taylor dominated by Lopez as Scot loses unbeaten file and title
The Scot began properly however Lopez took management of the struggle within the center levels and the completed strongly, with the scorecards studying 115-113, 115-113, 117-111 in favour of the American.
Lopez turns into a two-weight world champion.
Taylor, who suffered a primary defeat in 20 skilled bouts, was magnanimous in defeat, telling Sky Sports: “No excuses. He was better on the night. It is what it is so congratulations to Teofimo.
“I might like to do it once more. I do know I’m higher than that and I do know I can beat him.
“So yes, I would love to do it again but he’s the champ and the ball is in his court.”
Lopez stated: “I just want to thank God first. It has been a long time coming.
“We simply beat the primary champion, Josh Taylor, former undisputed champion.”