With only days left to his fight with Jamaine Ortiz, Teofimo Lopez has found a way to draw attention to it. The details for WBC super-lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez‘s upcoming bout, including the date and opponent, have been officially confirmed. The title fight is set to take place on February 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, before it even starts, Lopez has started provoking another beast for a brawl.
When challenging Terence Crawford, Lopez expressed strong criticism, particularly questioning the credibility of his previous opponents. That is not all, he believes they could make higher numbers than what the unified welterweight champion achieved in his last fight against Errol Spence Jr. Keyshawn Davis, however, believes there is a different motive behind it.
Keyshawn Davis urges fans to spot the “real”
Taking trash-talking to a new level, a few boxers have now started pulling in even the ones not directly involved into a banter. This is all to keep the audience hooked and leave them wanting to know more. Davis believes that is exactly what Lopez is trying to do with Crawford. The top P4P fighter is not just another name in the industry, he is without question one of the most respected figures. In an interview with FightHub TV, Davis said “I just think Teofimo is promoting his fight, he’s calling out the cash cow of the sport and everybody is buying into it, putting more attention on his upcoming fight. I just feel like he’s promoting his fight.”
Does Davis agree with such tactics? “That’s the problem because a lot of people say they want to fight, a lot of people said they was going to fight and then pulled out of the fight so we as people need to realise this is not true, it’s a lot of fake media going around” he added expressing his frustration over the method used by boxers to misdirect the fans into believing something they do not quite intend on acting upon. Davis further emphasizes the need to differentiate the real from the fake. In the mean time, Lopez stays consistent in his efforts.
Teofimo Lopez guarantees a bigger fight than Terence Crawford vs Errol Spence Jr.
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Teofimo Lopez has once again expressed his desire to face Crawford, emphasizing not just a quest for victory but a bout that could reshape boxing’s financial landscape. With a history of backing up his confidence in the ring, Lopez declared his readiness to take on elite competition, challenging Crawford’s claim as the best. Despite acknowledging an immediate hurdle in Ortiz, Lopez sees this as a necessary step before pursuing the dream fight with Crawford.
The boxer anticipates a potential move to Crawford’s weight class, highlighting the financial potential that surpasses Crawford’s previous bout with Spence. Lopez’s statements showcase his ambition, strategic mindset, and willingness to face the best, outlining a vision for a fight that could rival the financial success of Crawford-Spence.
Do you think Davis is right? Or does Teofimo Lopez truly want a fight with Crawford? Moreover, Crawford does not seem too interested in the match-up. Do you think there is a possibility of it materializing?
