“Ain’t some racist sh**,” Teofimo Lopez bizarrely demands ‘black boy’ for next fight
Rising boxing star Teofimo Lopez has set criteria for his next potential fight opponent in his own unique way.
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Teofimo Lopez sets a criteria for his next fight opponent (Image via Seconds Out)
In the vibrant world of boxing, numerous stars shine brightly, but one of the most notable figures is Teofimo Lopez. Hailing from New York, Lopez has garnered attention for his controversial personality and bold callouts that often stir the pot within the community. Recently, Teofimo Lopez sparked excitement again with his unique callout, which has criteria for his next fight challenger.
Teofimo Lopez is currently the reigning WBO and Ring lightweight champion, a title he recently claimed by defeating Scottish boxer Josh Taylor. He has several victories over other opponents, but Lopez is now seeking a more challenging contender. In his distinctive style of calling out fighters, Teofimo Lopez has established a specific criterion for his next fight. Lopez wants to fight a Black boxer.
I fought two white boys, beat both of them and now I need a black boy and it ain’t all some racist sh**. No, it’s to unite all of us together…
Teofimo Lopez via 210BoxingTV
Lopez emphasized that he did not intend to be racist when making his statement. Over the years, there remain several exceptional boxers who fit the criteria he mentioned. Some notable names include Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Gervonta Davis, and Shakur Stevenson, among others. All these boxers have established themselves as formidable opponents, reflected in their impressive fight records.
The New York native aims to challenge the reputation of several boxers. After his victory against Josh Taylor, Lopez announced his retirement. However, this retirement was short-lived, as he returned to professional boxing shortly thereafter. Interestingly, while he has specified criteria for selecting his next opponent, Lopez doesn’t seem interested in facing one particular star boxer.
Teofimo Lopez doesn’t want to fight Shakur Stevenson
Teofimo Lopez is a 27-year-old rising boxer who made his professional debut in 2016. Since then, he has impressed the boxing community with his remarkable hooks and jabs. Currently, he has only one loss, which was against George Kambosos Jr. With such an impressive track record, Lopez aims to enhance his reputation in the sport further.
In his pursuit of greater glory, Lopez hesitates to face one specific boxer, Shakur Stevenson. The two have known each other for a long time, having competed together during their amateur boxing careers while representing their nation. As a close friend of Stevenson, Lopez is aware of how Stevenson responds after experiencing a defeat, which is why the New York native prefers not to fight him.
I’m serious about this, I just don’t want to give him his first loss. It’s not because he’s this, he’s that. No. We’ve all known each other since teenagers. I think it’d be kind of messed up…
Teofimo Lopez via Front Row with Mack & Rick
Lopez is confident he can easily defeat Stevenson if they face off in the ring. The New York native is currently energized by his training sessions with renowned boxing coach Eddy Reynoso, who works with superstar Canelo Alvarez. This training may have boosted Lopez’s confidence, which has led him to make several call-outs to potential opponents.
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