“Take Money From Rich…”: Months After His Retirement, Teofimo Lopez Pens Cryptic Message On Corruption In Boxing

Corruption pervades every facet of society, making it impossible to escape its insidious influence. Boxing is no exception. Recently, there have been debates about the role of boxers in the business of it all. With some in favour and some against it, one cannot predict what will unfold with time. Teofimo Lopez, the former two-weight world champion has remained active at voicing out his opinions on the darker side of the sport. Recently, he took to his X account to pen down his complaints regarding the malpractices in the boxing industry.

Teofimo Lopez’s long-drawn battle with corruption

The revenues that the matches generate are usually handled by the promoters. They are the ones who oversee the entire promotion and management of a bout. Athletes do not pay for matches. Their investments mostly include the training they do and the team they hold. However, despite obtaining the required resources from the ones who possess all the wealth, it seems hard-working athletes are also being exploited for money. “Some bullshit that they take money from the rich and asked money from the hard working ATHLETES!! Ain’t that some BS?!” said Lopez who was quick to retaliate.

This is not the first time Lopez has taken a firm stand against corruption. The boxer had expressed his strong disapproval towards boxing authorities, alleging corruption, following his controversial exit from the Rio Olympics, in 2016 due to a disputed unanimous points decision. He continues to stay vocal in this regard, throwing light on the darker side of boxing.

Terence Crawford and Oscar De La Hoya in wrangles

Showtime, a prominent boxing broadcast platform, shocked the boxing community by announcing its decision to cease airing boxing events after 2023. This development triggered a heated debate, notably between Oscar De La Hoya and Terence Crawford. De La Hoya, drawing from his experience as both a boxer and a promoter, argued that fighters should focus solely on training, leaving the business aspects to their competent teams. He emphasized the need for unity among promoters.

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Crawford, however, had some contrasting views. He emphasized the active involvement of fighters in the boxing business, believing it’s crucial for the sport’s growth. Moreover, he criticized De La Hoya’s perspective, asserting that fighters’ roles shouldn’t be overlooked. This exchange underscored the ongoing discourse within the boxing community on the optimal approach for the sport’s future.

With the framework and structure of the boxing business slowly shifting, there have been multiple proposals of multiple new ways to deal with the change. While some are happy with the traditional manner of doing things, others call for a more transparent functioning. Which side do you lean towards? Let us know in the comments below.

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