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OXON HILL, MD – JULY 19: Teofimo Lopez in his corner after the tenth round of 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)
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OXON HILL, MD – JULY 19: Teofimo Lopez in his corner after the tenth round of 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)
Following his recent defeat at the hands of Gervonta Davis, Ryan Garcia has taken a step back and is now looking to prove his mettle. After losing to ‘Tank’ Davis, Garcia confessed to his father how he felt ‘drained’ due to Davis’ body shots. He said, “Dad, as soon as I got in the ring I felt like my legs were gone, but I wanted this fight.” According to Ryan’s father Henry, this fight was something ‘KingRy’ had always dreamed of.
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Meanwhile, Teofimo Lopez one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world, recently revealed that Ryan Garcia messaged him, asking him if he’s down for a fight. The lightweight champion has been active following his defeat at the hands of George Kambosos Jr. Lopez’s comments did not sit well with fans and a flurry of reactions followed.
“What a clown”: Lopez’s remarks of Ryan Garcia receive backlash
“Ryan DMd me and everything,” said Teofimo. According to Lopez, Garcia is desperate for a payday. He also added that ‘KingRy’ contacted him after the Josh Taylor fight. Recently, Teofimo defeated Josh Taylor in a bout by a unanimous decision at The Theater at Madison Square Garden to win a junior welterweight title.
Teofimo’s words triggered the fans, resulting in fans telling him that they think Ryan Garcia has more money than Teofimo and he doesn’t need a payday.
One of the users honestly thinks Ryan Garcia makes more money than Teofimo.
Ryan making more money than u tbh 😂😂😂💯
— Twon95 (@YoungRaww95) June 14, 2023
A fan called Teofimo a “clown,” and thinks Ryan is a bigger sporting star than Teofimo. “Not gracious in either victory nor defeat,” added the fan.
Ryan is a bigger star in the sport than Teofimo. What a clown. Not gracious in either victory nor defeat
— The Noble Savage (@ThatBlackPope) June 14, 2023
Not just one but another fan called him a clown too and said he doesn’t care what Teofimo does in the ring.
This dude is a clown idc what he does in the ring
— keith (@keithittrill) June 14, 2023
Another user asked Teofimo if he isn’t desperate for a payday too.
Ain’t he desperate for a payday too? 😂😂😂
— Bigshots Burner (@Thatbigshot) June 14, 2023
But according to one user, Ryan Garcia should take it. It could be a payday. He could bring in some PPV.
Should have took it ngl, big payday, Ryan Garcia can bring in some ppv
— BXNG Daily™ (@BxngDaily) June 14, 2023
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