Teofimo Lopez vs George Kambosos Jr. was an explosive fight. Both fighters came out all guns blazing in the very first round. Lopez looked to make good on his prediction of a first-round knockout. He viciously chased Kambosos Jr. around the ring, looking for that overhand right. ‘The Takeover’ hurt Kambosos in the first round and tried to close.
As Lopez closed the distance, Kambosos caught ‘The Takeover’ with a straight right, knocking him down in the very first round. As soon as he got up, Lopez caught Kambosos again, making him stumble. ‘Ferocious’ fought the smarter fight, as he switched levels, increased his punching volume, and stayed in the center of the ring, going toe to toe with Lopez.
Twitter reacts to Teofimo Lopez vs George Kambosos Jr
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‘KingRy’ Ryan Garcia reacted to the fight, saying, “All that talk not enough walk.”
All that talk not enough walk
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) November 28, 2021
With one of the hardest-hitting punchers in the division out of the way, many fighters took the opportunity to call Kambosos out for a fight. The Aussie was just a mandatory fight for Lopez, who looked to dispatch ‘Ferocious’ quickly and move on to better things.
‘Fearless’ Shakur Stevenson was one such fighter. He took to Twitter and wrote, “Yo @georgekambosos Beautiful work champ u looked great.. I would love a shot at them belts if you’re down”
Yo @georgekambosos Beautiful work champ u looked great.. I would love a shot at them belts if you’re down 💪🏾
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) November 28, 2021
👀 bro. When he took the hat off
— Jamel Herring (@JamelHerring) November 28, 2021
Why was Kambosos so underrated, so dismissed coming into this fight? #LopezKambososJr #boxing
— Michael “Go Blue!” Montero (@MonteroOnBoxing) November 28, 2021
‘T-Rex’ Claressa Shields also had her eyes on the fight. She took to Twitter and wrote, “Teo gonna watch this fight & be pi**ed.”
Teo gonna watch this fight & be pissed.
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) November 28, 2021
When u press without a jab like Lopez, u allow opponents to pot shot u on way in. #LopezKambosos #DAZN
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) November 28, 2021
The Lopez who fought Lomachenko is unrecognizable relative to the one tonight. Kambosos is very likely winning this fight and Lopez seems to have no adjustments.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) November 28, 2021
Boxing is the best sport!!!
— Joseph Diaz (@JosephDiazJr) November 28, 2021
No clue who this Kambosos guy is but he’s fighting very well and I’m completely shocked by this performance. Hoping Lopez can turn it up these last 5 RDs! #LopezKambososJr
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 28, 2021
Every dog has their day
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) November 28, 2021
@georgekambosos ain’t here to play!! #LopezKambosos
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) November 28, 2021
I’m rooting for Teo, but I didn’t agree with those oddsmakers who predicted a KO winner for him, in the first 3 rounds. Kambosos far more durable than that, as we can see. #LopezKambososJr
— Jamel Herring (@JamelHerring) November 28, 2021
Kambosos winning this fight
— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) November 28, 2021
Teofimo is trippn. He needs to punch in combinations, jab and keep his damn hands up. Kambosos is in his groove right now! #LopezKambososJr
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) November 28, 2021
My return fight I’ll fight Kambosos 🥊👀
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) November 28, 2021
Teofimo Lopez interrupts George Kambosos’s post-fight interview to declare he won the fight. He’s getting booed in the Garden for it.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) November 28, 2021
I meant as in before the fight started quit coming for me 😂 Kambosos fought the perfect fight, close 12th round, but he deserved the win https://t.co/yPgcEbX7n8
— Vergil Ortiz Jr. (@VergilOrtiz) November 28, 2021
WOW! Kambosos WON THIS FIGHT!!!!
— Amanda Serrano (@Serranosisters) November 28, 2021
The scorecards will be what they will be, very shortly. And, yes, it was close. But Kambosos deserves to win this fight.
— Brian Campbell (@BCampbell) November 28, 2021
George welcomed Teofimo to the land down under💤
#LopezKambososJr pic.twitter.com/8m557aUHeW
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) November 28, 2021
DONT FUCK WITH AUSTRALIA🇦🇺
CONGRATS @georgekambosos #LopezKambososJr
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) November 28, 2021
Congrats @georgekambosos well deserved victory you worked hard for it! Let’s make it happen for all the belts ! #RealUndisputed
— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) November 28, 2021
Congratulations to my friend, @georgekambosos, on an epic win! You helped me in so many of my past fights, I hope our hundreds of rounds of sparring helped you in some way tonight. I’m proud of you. #LopezKambosos
— Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiao) November 28, 2021
Really close fight but I think this knockdown was the difference! I don’t care who you are, No one outside the Kambosos camp had him winning this before the fight so fair play to him. Showed us exactly how good he is! He should be labelled titanium chin also! #LopezKambososJr https://t.co/20txlgsFkc
— Tony Bellew (@TonyBellew) November 28, 2021
"They have the four kings but I'm the emperor. I come to your country and take your title." — George Kambosos Jr.
— Brian Campbell (@BCampbell) November 28, 2021
THE GREATEST NIGHT IN AUSSIE BOXING HISTORY. George Kambosos Jr #AndNew #LopezKambososJr pic.twitter.com/DlYbe6w7JP
— H (@1hxssan) November 28, 2021
Now that was entertainment!
What. A. Fight!
Kambosos shut up so many people with that performance. What a warrior. pic.twitter.com/21DieHR74x
— RB Boxing (@MainBoxingNews) November 28, 2021
GIVE IT UP TO GEORGE KAMBOSOS 🇦🇺🇦🇺!! #LopezKambososJr pic.twitter.com/etvkXv1Wu4
— Tedzz🔮🧙♂️ (@TedzzUtd) November 28, 2021
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What a fight. So impressed by George Kambosos. Kept it simple, outworked Lopez and frustrated him.
Amazing. #LopezKambososJr #Boxing
— Brendan Bradford (@1bbradfo) November 28, 2021
In the fight, George Kambosos Jr snapped Teofimo Lopez’s 16 fight win streak. ‘The Takeover’ gravely underestimated the Aussie, who came back with a bang every time Lopez caught him. ‘Ferocious’ Kambosos just refused to quit, standing toe to toe with Lopez in the middle of the ring. The judges scored the bout in favor of Kambosos, as the MSG witnessed the crowning of a new lightweight king.
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Also read: VIDEO: Teofimo Lopez Crashes George Kambosos’ Interview to Make an Absurd Claim
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