Andreas Heil is a martial arts journalist for ESPN who covers MMA, boxing, and professional wrestling. In his free time, Andreas enjoys playing video games, listening to music, and is a devoted fan of the White Sox and 49ers. He also hosts Sirius XM’s Fight Nation. Before joining ESPN, he worked as a senior writer for DAZN and Sporting News. Andreas began his career in music journalism, contributing to outlets like HipHopDX, the Grammy Awards, and Jay-Z’s Life+Times. Additionally, he is a filmmaker nominated for the NAACP Image Award for producing the 2024 short animated film “Bridges.”
In a statement, Lopez declared, “Duck, duck, goose! Are you ready to head to New York? Brick City in a concrete jungle, get ready to ring! Takeover is not a game, it’s here to stay. Make Boxing Great Again is my forte. Shakur falls at 9.”
Fan Take: This announcement underscores the rising excitement and competition in boxing, especially centered around the New York scene. For fight fans, it signals a thrilling era where the sport is being revitalized with fierce rivalries and ambitious fighters ready to leave their mark.

