“He Knows Boxing”: Teofimo Lopez Responds to Roy Jones Jr Declaring Him the “Best Fighter” in Both Lightweight and Light Welterweight Division

In a boxing world filled with twists and turns, one name is currently echoing through the corridors of the sport: Teofimo Lopez. Recently, the legendary Roy Jones Jr., a man who knows a thing or two about greatness in the ring, passionately declared Lopez the “best fighter” in both the Lightweight and Light welterweight divisions. Amazed by the accolade, Lopez immediately reposted a snippet of that interview on his social media.

Jones’ proclamation wasn’t just about belts; it was about beating the best fighter in that division at the time. Forget the formalities, forget the so-called belts – this is about being the best fighter not once, but twice. Let’s delve into why Roy Jones Jr. believes Teofimo deserves every ounce of credit he’s due.

Roy Jones Jr. about what makes a fighter the best 

RJ didn’t mince words when he said Lopez deserves the recognition. Lopez, realizing the honor, posted a snippet of the video and captioned it, “I know Business & he knows Boxing.” In the interview that Roy Jones Jr. did with Fight Hub TV, RJ went into why he thinks Teofimo is the best in the business.

Speaking on the sidelines of the Benavidez-Andrade fight, he defended Teofimo and called him the best fighter in both divisions. “He beat the man that was the man at that time in both weight divisions. Forget about the so-called belts. He beat the best fighter in the division both times. Call a spade a spade. Give the man his credit,” he said emphatically.

Roy Jones Jr. was talking about Teofimo beating Vasiliy Lomachenko at lightweight and him beating Josh Taylor at light welterweight, both of whom were seen as the best in their division at the time. For those who might question the validity of the claim, Jones challenges them to step into the ring with Lopez. It’s easy to talk about the sport from the sidelines, but the true understanding comes when you face the man in the center of the squared circle.

Teofimo Lopez: Not Just a Man, But ‘The Man

Teofimo Lopez’s journey to becoming a two-time undisputed champion is nothing short of a rollercoaster of determination and skill. At the age of 26, Teofimo Lopez established an impressive boxing career. He recently added the WBO light welterweight crown to his collection. Possessing a lethal combination of boxing skills and powerful punches, the Brooklyn native anticipates more high-profile bouts in his future. Currently, Lopez holds a professional record of 19 wins and 1 loss, with 13 victories coming by knockout.

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In the heat of the ring, Lopez didn’t just secure victories; he etched his name in the annals of boxing history. Roy Jones Jr., a legend in his own right, recognizes that Lopez didn’t just collect belts – he faced and conquered the very essence of what makes a champion.

What do you think of Teofimo Lopez? Do you agree with Roy Jones Jr.? Let us know in the comments below.

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