Having defended his WBO Super Lightweight title against Josh Taylor, Teofimo Lopez announced his retirement from the sport. Claiming he had several ideas about the sport that he could not execute always being “in the gym training and preparing for another upcoming fight,” ‘The Takeover’ hung his gloves. However, weeks later the WBO Championships Committee demanded a written confirmation from Lopez that would declare whether or not he retained his WBO title once and for all.
At this, the 26-year-old boxer announced he would keep his title and called out Devin Haney. While Lopez ordered Haney to “make the fight happen,” recently there were rumors about ‘The Takeover’ preparing for a potential match with Gervonta Davis. Amid the Gervonta Davis fight rumors, in an unprecedented turn of events, Oscar De La Hoya now held talks with Bob Arum about a possible card featuring Teofimo Lopez, Ryan Garcia, Shakur Stevenson, and William Zepeda.
Fans predict the potential outcome of Ryan Garcia vs. Teofimo Lopez as Oscar De La Hoya confirms exciting potential card
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Following his interaction with De La Hoya, promoter Bob Arum spoke to Fight Hub TV. During a brief interaction with Fight Hub TV, Arum declared that he thought a match between Garcia and Lopez was indeed “a great idea“. Besides calling De La Hoya a good friend, he added, “I think that hopefully, that fight can come together“. After Michael Benson shared the news via a tweet, a fan announced, “Garcia will smoke Lopez“.
Garcia will smoke Lopez
— Real matters (@johnrea57213957) October 6, 2023
Similarly, one claimed Lopez had “a glass chin“. In their opinion, Garcia can definitely KO ‘The Takeover’.
Teo does have a glass chin Ryan can definitely KO him but I think Teo out boxes him.
— CelloGang TJ (@CelloGang_TJ) October 6, 2023
According to one, Teofimo Lopez should rather fight Gervonta Davis.
Teofimo is apparently in talks to fight Tank, and Zepeda already ducked Shakur.. this aint finna happen 😂
— Nashaun Dj (@NashaunDj) October 6, 2023
Meanwhile, one claimed Shakur Stevenson would not fight Zepeda.
Shakur won't do it, bro thinks he already calls the shots.
— . (@_ydksab_) October 6, 2023
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As per another, there is little interest in the card preached by De La Hoya. In their opinion, Lopez needs to fight Gervonta Davis.
Nobody wants to see this lol @Gervontaa vs @TeofimoLopez is the fight the people want
— BigSlime™ (@THISIZCALEB) October 6, 2023
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Undoubtedly, despite the Gervonta Davis rumors, a fight between Garcia vs. Lopez would be exciting. However, while De La Hoya and Arum have spoken their minds, the boxing world needs to wait for Lopez and Garcia’s thoughts. Hopefully, Lopez’s future in the sport will soon be clear. Meanwhile, would you like to see Lopez share the ring with Garcia? Let us know in the comments below.
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