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Teofimo Lopez posted a cryptic post through his X/Twitter account last evening. Seemingly, it speaks about how the human eye cannot decipher certain terminology, as a result of which, many are often called “crazy.” That being said, he expressed a hope that everyone could comprehend the philosophy he is adhering to, which is based on reality. As if that weren’t bad enough, probably taking a dig at the social media platform, he posited how the average American might be as dim-witted as TikTok.

He wrote, “There’s a terminology that is not understandable to the human eye. It is why we’re called “Crazy.” However, if only you knew the truth behind our philosophy, & it doesn’t help that the majority is as dumb as TikTok in the USA.” It still remains a mystery as to the context behind the Brooklynite’s post. Therefore, the fans took up the responsibility to create one themselves, and the responses were hilarious.

Could have used a hint, if not more: Fans ask

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One by one, many joined, pouring out their hearts over the young boxer’s perplexing message. The following user grumbled that the champion was back to his profound philosophical ramblings.

Sounding puzzled, this user exhorted Lopez to bare it all. From what he could gather, both the Brooklynite and his British rival, Josh Taylor, have been acting quite impulsively since their bout against each other.

This follower mentioned that probably Teofimo Lopez teleported himself to another dimension and can now perceive reality in four dimensions, or something like that.

Interestingly, this user appears to have understood what Lopez was trying to say. However, they lamented that the champion could have explained it in a much better way. The user pleaded with Lopez to continue boxing. In their opinion, fighters usually appear foolish whenever they speak beyond a limit.

However, according to this fan, a podcast by Teofimo Lopez covering similar ground would be great.

Per the latest available reports, ‘The Takeover’ should be back in the ring by the first quarter of the new year. He last fought in June of this year to become the WBO and Ring light welterweight champion.

Road to: Undisputed Championship ‘Takeover’

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So it seems there were plans to get Teofimo Lopez in the ring by December for a title defense. However, it appears that the fight will take place in the early months of 2024. Soon after his first career loss to George Kambosos Jr., Lopez announced a move to the 140-pound division. After two not-so-mentionable performances against Pedro Campa and Sandor Martin, ‘The Takeover’ met former undisputed champion Josh Taylor. Teofimo Lopez overwhelmed the Briton and took away his belts.

Given the current state of the light welterweight division, Teofimo Lopez has a good chance of realizing his dream of becoming an undisputed champion. Last time, in the lightweight, he was the unified champion after defeating Vasyl Lomachenko. But Devin Haney held the WBC belt. Before the two could clash, Lopez yielded his titles to Kambosos Jr. The latter eventually gave it away to Haney, who became the undisputed champion. Thus, the two never met one another inside the ring.

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