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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 20: Teofimo Lopez celebrates his fifth rounf knockout of Edis Tatli during their lightweight fight at Madison Square Garden on April 20, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 20: Teofimo Lopez celebrates his fifth rounf knockout of Edis Tatli during their lightweight fight at Madison Square Garden on April 20, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Former unified lightweight champion, Teofimo Lopez, was sure to end the year 2022 with a bang. Fighting for the second time this year, he showcased a stellar performance against Sandor Martin. While fans were elated to see his performance, there were also a few who were not too pleased with it. In response, Lopez recently took to social media with a message for the haters.
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Lopez faced Martin at the Madison Square Garden in New York City on December 10, 2022. Moreover, his WBO International light welterweight title was on the line for the fight.
Teofimo Lopez has a message for his haters
There is no denying that the fight proved to fighters why ‘The Takeover‘ is one of the most formidable fighters in the sport of boxing. Even though he was knocked down once. He came back to secure a decision win against Martin.
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OXON HILL, MD – JULY 19: Teofimo Lopez celebrates with his corner after his lightweight IBF World Title Elimination fight against Masayoshi Nakatani (not pictured) at The Theater at MGM National Harbor on July 19, 2019 in Oxon Hill, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Talking about the fight, Lopez said, “It’s so hard to fight somebody like this when they’re running the whole time. Every time this guy committed, I countered and got him every time. He just ran the whole time.”
“F” let ‘em hate; We stay working! Back on top ☯️🥱 #GIANT pic.twitter.com/wglVdEZia7
— Teofimo Lopez (@TeofimoLopez) December 11, 2022
After the fight, he took to Twitter with a message for his haters. He posted a picture that showed his injuries, especially his swollen eye.
Lopez also mentioned that he is ready to let the haters hate. And added that he will keep working to remain at the top.
Twitter users react to Lopez’s tweet
Twitter users were not too pleased with Lopez’s words. In fact, they retweeted with a few choice words for Lopez.
Gets a robbery decision and gloats about it thinking it was dominant is just beta type activity, can't believe he's actually proud of just barely winning 🤦 https://t.co/0MSZSsuieI
— J (6-7)(18-6) (@ItsJustLetterJ) December 12, 2022
Martin won https://t.co/2H1w9PToJK
— alex (@alex67518327) December 12, 2022
Your bum ass lost. https://t.co/h0eQK056hY
— Que (@queshotya) December 12, 2022
A lot of users did not mince words while mentioning that Sandor was the actual victor of the fight.
"Let them hate" *turns off replies* https://t.co/PaL4MBAics
— BumpyStarter 🍰 (@BumpyStarter) December 12, 2022
Meanwhile, user @BumpyStarter was quick to point out that Lopez has turned off the replies for the tweet.
Needs to get his pops out of his corner and get a real trainer. He hasn’t give lm Teo any real advice on how to win the last two fights he’s been in. https://t.co/9xq5vjoqL5
— Huey P. (@_HueyP) December 12, 2022
Bruuh, we love you but.. gotta step it up! Just keeping it a buck! The top is a lonely place but to stay there is hard. Keep grinding, show and prove EVERYONE! https://t.co/igtdMA5w5R
— Robert Reyes (@Jonnykashman101) December 12, 2022
Take a break off socials, get in the trenches and find your way back up. Good luck https://t.co/XovEjllCxu
— Nick (@ScuffyIsGod) December 11, 2022
However, a few users had some advice for Lopez. They mentioned that he has to step up this game and get back on the grind. Moreover, they even asked him to find a ‘real trainer’.
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What are your thoughts on Lopez’s win? Do share your thoughts in the comments below.
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