Soon After Teofimo Lopez’s Controversial Win, Ryan Garcia Hints at Moving up to 140LBS

Teofimo Lopez just successfully defended his WBO International Super Lightweight title against Sandor Martin. Despite getting knocked down and tagged a couple of times, Lopez secured an SD win. Following Lopez’s 18th professional win within the 140lbs category in boxing, Ryan Garcia expressed his eagerness to be a complete ‘140 pounder’ after one more ‘135 fight.’

The April fight against Gervonta Davis reflects the allusion made to the ‘one more 135 fight.’ Garcia, who has fought only two matches under the 140lbs weight category in boxing, surely wants a shot against the likes of Martin and Lopez. However, before coming down to 135lbs for the Davis fight, Garcia will square off against Gesta, weighing under/at 140lbs in the ring.

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Ryan Garcia cautions the 140lbs division of boxing following Teofimo Lopez’s recent win

With 2:49 on the clock in the second round, with the aid of a lead hook to the head, Sandor Martin dropped Teofimo Lopez on the ground. He could have used the left hand more effectively every time Lopez leaned in. Instead, he feared Lopez’s right hand and kept the left close to his chin, alarmed at Lopez’s abilities. Lopez overcame the knock down to take the fight on points.

After the fight ended, Garcia took to Twitter and said, “Can’t wait to be full 140 pounder just one more 135 fight.” While Davis looks to fight Hector Luis Garcia on 7th January, Garcia prepares to fight Gesta on the 28th of January.

What if Garcia had to square off against Lopez in the ring?

With the statement Garcia made, it is evident that he wants to compete against Lopez in the ring. How will it look if the two squared off in time? While Lopez is 5′ 8″ tall with a 68½″ reach, Garcia is 5′ 10″ and has a reach of 70″ inside the ring.

A power puncher, Lopez possesses the stamina to compete for 12 rounds in his fights. 68.42% of his fights have ended with a knockout win. On the other hand, Garcia is also a power puncher who has gone the distance in his fights. 82.61% of his fights have ended with a knockout win.

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Irrespective of what the stats tell, the outcome is achieved through one’s ability to adapt and calculate. What are your thoughts on Garcia being a complete 140-pounder in boxing?