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December 8, 2022: TEOFIMO LOPEZ 17-1, 3KO smeets accredited press members and Social Media during one on one press conference, PK, Pressekonferenz at Madison Square Garden in New York, Lopez of Brooklyn will be sparing off againnt Sandor Martin 40-2 13ko s of Barcelona Spain on Saturday December 10 during a scheduled 10 round bout for WBO Internatiobnal And NABF Welterweight title and and WBC final Eliminator – ZUMAp140 20221208_zap_p140_001 Copyright: xBrianxBranchxPricex
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December 8, 2022: TEOFIMO LOPEZ 17-1, 3KO smeets accredited press members and Social Media during one on one press conference, PK, Pressekonferenz at Madison Square Garden in New York, Lopez of Brooklyn will be sparing off againnt Sandor Martin 40-2 13ko s of Barcelona Spain on Saturday December 10 during a scheduled 10 round bout for WBO Internatiobnal And NABF Welterweight title and and WBC final Eliminator – ZUMAp140 20221208_zap_p140_001 Copyright: xBrianxBranchxPricex
In a world where athletes seek edge and enlightenment, Teofimo Lopez turns heads. Not with fists, but with a journey inward. Think psychedelic brews and soul-searching. Sound odd? Deontay Wilder paved the way, embracing ayahuasca’s transformative power. Now, Lopez steps into the same mystical waters.
His revelation during a recent Cigar Talk interview hints at more than just physical prowess. It’s about battling inner demons and finding purpose. But why would a world-class boxer turn to such an ancient remedy?
The Inner Fight of Teofimo Lopez
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Teofimo Lopez shared insights into a personal transformation that goes beyond physical training. In a candid conversation on Cigar Talk, the topic of mental elevation and inner exploration took center stage. “It feels like in the last year or so mentally you’ve elevated or you know come to it in a different space,” the interviewer began. This mention of psychedelics, often discussed with artists like rappers and now boxers, opened up a dialogue about the unconventional methods athletes are exploring for mental and emotional healing.
Lopez’s response was profound and reflective. “Well, you got to realize something when ayahuasca is ever brought up in your time frame, it’s because now is your time to cross through. It’s a calling it’s basically asking for you cause maybe you are finally going to transition to a better change, a better man and change is not easy change is growing pains,” he explained.
This acknowledgment of ayahuasca as not just a psychedelic experience, but a deeply personal journey of self-discovery and transformation, mirrors a growing trend among athletes like Deontay Wilder, who have also turned to such methods for introspection and growth.
In the same interview, Teofimo also talked about meeting Floyd Mayweather.
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Learning the art of manipulation from Floyd Mayweather
Teofimo Lopez, during his revealing Cigar Talk interview, shared a candid moment with Floyd Mayweather. “I actually ran into Floyd… We were laughing. Because of how we manipulate the game,” Lopez reflected on their conversation. It wasn’t just laughter they shared; he also talked about Mayweather’s tacit endorsement, “I can see in his eyes, he’s a bit of a fan [of me],”
Lopez’s admiration for Mayweather’s savvy extends beyond the ring, “He’s always going to be in the game… collecting $50 million for three fights,” he mused, underscoring the invaluable lessons in strategy and mental agility he’s keen to absorb from ‘Money’.
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Of course, we can’t get enough of Floyd and Teo’s art of manipulation, but what do you think the future holds for athletes going into psychedelics?
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