One fighter has already completed his second bout of the year, while the other is set to return to the ring to finish his annual schedule. But what if these two champions joined forces to enhance their futures? Yes, we’re talking about Teofimo Lopez and Canelo Alvarez. The video of two champions has been going viral for some time. Needless to say, fans have been joining in streams, sharing their thoughts on the footage.

Two months ago, on June 29, Lopez defeated Steve Claggett during his second title defense. He had earlier defeated Jamaine Ortiz early in February. Canelo Alvarez, on the other hand, will face Edgar Berlanga on September 14. In May, he had defeated Jaime Munguia on the Cinco de Mayo card. However, unlike the last time, Alvarez will enter the ring as a unified super middleweight champion.

Mutual Benefits: Training insights for Teofimo Lopez and Canelo Alvarez

Multiple sources share the short video. It featured both Teofimo Lopez and Canelo Alvarez in a ring. It was a ‘no-contact sparring’ meaning focus was more of footwork, positioning, timing, and overall strategy, all done without any risk of injury.

The nearly 30-second video begins with Teofimo Lopez taking the center of the ring as Canelo Alvarez approaches. Alvarez starts with a light jab to the body, followed by an arching left hook. Lopez swiftly ducks under the punch, bending down on his knees. After a brief exchange of synchronized movements, they end up in a corner with Alvarez’s back against the ropes.

This time, it was “The Takeover’s” turn. Lopez threw a similar combination—a lead hand jab followed by an arching left—giving Alvarez the chance to perform a similar evasion. The pair then reset to the center of the ring and repeated the sequence, with Alvarez guiding the light welterweight champion through the motions.

Stepping up to the plate

There’s no denying that watching two experts sharpen their skills together is a real treat. It’s no wonder so many fans were captivated by the collaboration between Lopez and Alvarez. Let’s take a look at what some of them had to say.

This fan expressed excitement about Teofimo Lopez training alongside Canelo Alvarez. According to them, staying with the A-team would take Lopez’s craft to an altogether different level.

The next fan acknowledged the frequent criticisms Teofimo Lopez faces. However, in their view, the light welterweight champion rather performs best when challenged. thriving in high-stakes situations, Lopez taking his skills to the next level when pitted against top-tier opponents, the fan suggested.

The following user felt that perhaps Teofimo Lopez has a superior fighting style compared to Canelo Alvarez. However, they believe that the Brooklynite should stick to his own approach rather than adopting Alvarez’s techniques.

Greatly impressed by the footage, the following fan highlighted that Teofimo Lopez was enhancing his ability to control the space in the ring so that he could dictate the pace of the fight. Then, on the other hand, the opportunity gave Canelo Alvarez to work on his ability to handle fast, elusive opponents. So in effect, Lopez’s takeaways could be in anticipation for the fight against Gervonta Davis. For Alvarez, it might be the clash with Terence Crawford.

One of the ways this follower suggested, which could make Alvarez a more challenging fighter to face, could be his ability to avoid punches. It would significantly enhance his performance.

It’s still not clear who Teofimo Lopez might be going against next. Whether it will be WBO’s number one contender, Arnold Barboza? Or is it Jose Carlos Ramirez, whose name has been doing the rounds?

There’s always speculation about Canelo Alvarez’s next move after his current bout. Will he reach out to Terence Crawford or David Benavidez? No clear answers as of now. But as one of the fans suggested, training with ‘The Takeover’ could be a strategic move for Alvarez to prepare for a fighter coming from lighter weights. Could this be a hint about his future plans?

What is your take? Why could Canelo Alvarez and Teofimo Lopez be training together?