Teofimo Lopez Lashes Out At Boxers Who Speak Wrong On His Name

Published 02/20/2024, 10:45 AM EST

The Honduran flag flies high for Teofimo Lopez! This emotion emerged after the WBO junior welterweight champion secured a controversial victory against Jamaine Ortiz. But amidst the cheers and celebration, Lopez threw down the gauntlet, his voice echoing with both triumph and frustration. In the post-fight conference, he called out the likes of Devin Haney and Keyshawn Davis, dismissing them as mere clout-chasers.

The boos, however, rained down from the stands after a controversial decision seemed to fuel his fire as Lopez threw out a bold challenge to Terence Crawford. Not only this, he also engaged in back-and-forth callouts with Shakur Stevenson. Lopez has been increasing his rivals everywhere he goes, and he has responded to them collectively with just one post on social media.

Teofimo Lopez is fed up with his fellow boxers

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Teofimo Lopez started writing his post on X, mentioning how he should be able to decide the place where he wants to fight next. This was most probably a response to Shakur Stevenson who mentioned that he wouldn’t want to fight Lopez in Honduras. He said, “It’ll be dumb to go to his territory when clearly boxing is more political then anything!.. We can fight anywhere else he would like.”

I speak in General. This is for all fighters that think speaking wrong on my name is sweet
— Teofimo Lopez (@TeofimoLopez) February 19, 2024

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So, on X, Lopez stated that a boxer shouldn’t worry about the location, as it would never matter during a fight. He stated, “If you believe you can beat me, then where I place my next fight should not concern you. I thought when you feel you can beat someone, you don’t care where you fight.” Then he continued further, “Fighters have no confidence anymore!”

Not only this but he also took the name of every competitor who is looking to be his potential opponent. He made it clear for all of them by writing, “I speak in General. This is for all fighters that think speaking wrong on my name is sweet.” Even though Lopez felt rejected by Honduras in the past, he’s still ready to go back to his native people and present a grand fight for them. But what happened between Lopez and Honduras in the past?

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Dreams Dashed by Conflicting Allegiances

Stepping into the Olympic ring, Teofimo Lopez felt the sting of conflicting allegiances. His heart belonged to the American soil where he was born and raised, yet he represented Honduras, the nation that embraced his boxing dreams. This 19-year-old pugilist, primed for Olympic glory, had dreamt of fighting for the Stars and Stripes.

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But a controversial snub by USA Boxing forced him into the Honduran camp. Though he battled fiercely, losing a close decision to France’s Sofiane Oumiha, the bitterness of feeling abandoned by both nations lingered. Lopez, outspoken and passionate, refused to name those who’d turned their backs on him, but the lack of enthusiastic support from the stands spoke volumes.

A small pocket of Honduran fans cheered him on, offering a flicker of solace amidst the perceived neglect. Despite his sharp performance, Lopez fell short, the deeper experience of his opponent proving decisive. The weight of national identity, both embraced and rejected, left him grappling with complex emotions as he walked out of the Olympic ring. Still, Lopez’s heart seems to go back to those handful of people from Honduras. For that reason, he wants to conduct a homecoming fight. What are your thoughts about this? Tell us in the comments section.

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My passion for sweet science began at the tender age of 12, a gift from my father who introduced me to the legendary persona of Muhammad Ali. In my heart, 'The Rumble in the Jungle' still remains to be the pinnacle of sporting history. Over the years, my fervor for boxing remained intact, although life's commitments sometimes deviated me from being a hardcore fan of the sport.

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Teofimo Lopez Lashes Out At Boxers Who Speak Wrong On His Name

Teofimo Lopez is fed up with his fellow boxers

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