Ernie Lopez

Within the recorded range there are 62 bouts between 1963 and 1987, about one every 4.7 months. 24 of the 48 wins came inside the distance, 3 of them in the first round. Of the 13 losses, 6 came inside the distance and 7 on the cards. It ended on 4 straight losses. The highest it has been is 2124, in 1973; it stands at 1912 now. The best win came against Hedgemon Lewis in 1969, who was rated 2192 at the time.

The win over Hedgemon Lewis in 1968 closed the widest rating gap of the career. Opponents rated higher going in have been beaten 3 times. Over the last four bouts the trend was downward.