“Can’t Be Fighting like That”: Pro Boxer Gives Harsh Reality Check To Teofimo Lopez For Calling Out Terence Crawford After Controversial Win

Teofimo Lopez celebrated his twentieth victory in a hard-fought match against Jamaine Ortiz, a triumph clouded by skepticism. Despite emerging victorious, critics deemed it a narrow escape from a potential nightmare. As the light welterweight title defender, Lopez struggled to dominate Ortiz in throughout the fight.

This win marked Lopez’s fourth consecutive success, triumphing over Ortiz unanimously. However, concerns surfaced regarding the scorecards, as many noted that ‘The Technician’ gave trouble to Lopez several times. In contrast to his consistent brilliance against elite boxers like Josh Taylor, Lopez’s performance left fans and the boxing community disappointed. However, despite this, he still desires to face Terence Crawford next, but is it feasible for him to target Crawford? Here’s what Bruce Carrington has to say about the potential bout.

Is Teofimo Lopez ready for Terence Crawford? Carrington answers

Bruce Carrington recently won the Prospect of the Year. At the event, when interviewed with FightHype.com, he was asked to share his thoughts on the fight between Ortiz and Teofimo Lopez. Carrington highlights the dynamics of the match, emphasizing Teofimo’s struggle to cut off the ring and Jamaine’s hesitation to take risks. According to Carrington, Teofimo’s power intimidated Ortis, while Ortis’s footwork frustrated Lopez. Carrington underscores the significance of these observations at the elite level, stating, “Those are the interesting things that you got to look out for and watch when those guys are on that level.”

He cautions against the repercussions of such a performance, especially when calling out top-tier fighters like Terence Crawford, noting, “(You) can’t be fighting like that calling out Terence Crawford. You know you’ll turn Terence Crawford off not even want to continue to entertain that.” Carrington suggests that such a display could discourage Crawford from considering the challenge. Despite the criticisms, he acknowledges the overall competitiveness of the bout, expressing his belief that it could have been a draw. In the meantime, Ortiz is not satisfied with the result.

Ortiz left discontented with his loss…

Jamaine Ortiz is no stranger to facing challenges. Despite the warnings and skepticism surrounding his matchups, Ortiz remains undeterred. Teofimo Lopez seemed to have the upper hand in their recent clash. However, Ortiz, displaying a resilient spirit, faced the bout with a smile and a nonchalant attitude. The outcome, a unanimous decision favoring Lopez, left Ortiz perplexed. Despite his strategic moves and elusive maneuvers, the judges’ verdict shocked him.

Transitioning to the post-fight interview, Ortiz appeared visibly disheartened as he replayed the events in his mind. This unjust loss echoed a recurring theme in his career, reminiscent of a close encounter with Vasiliy Lomachenko in 2022. Ortiz, despite showcasing his skills, now remains uncertain about his future opportunities. Expressing his frustration, Ortiz remarked, “I gave him a boxing clinic. He couldn’t touch me. He couldn’t land not one of his big shots on me.” The pangs of defeat linger, pushing Ortiz to contemplate his next move.

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As he navigates through this setback, the young boxer faces the daunting question of when he will be granted another chance on the grand stage. What do you think about the situation? Do share your thoughts in the comments below.

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