Teofimo Lopez has had a rapid rise to the top of the lightweight division. The undefeated puncher is a world champion despite having only sixteen professional bouts. However, the American has hinted at his hunger for more.

Lopez is one of the four young superstars in the 135 lbs category, and ahead of his mandatory title defense against George Kambosos Jr., he has teased a link-up with multi-weight champion Canelo Alvarez.

The 16-0 fighter spoke to FightHype.com and said, “Yea, I would like to [link up with Alvarez] you know. I would like to. I just want to make sure that, you know, at the same time, on our end, we’re also all good.”

The ‘Takeover’ then added, “I don’t want to interfere in his training, you know. I don’t want to interfere with his camp. Come in at one day, he’s probably sparring and needs everything quiet, you know.”

Therefore, this comment showed that Lopez would join Canelo Alvarez’s training only if it matched their respective schedules. However, the prospect of Lopez sparring Alvarez would be exciting for fans across the world.

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Canelo Alvarez and Teofimo Lopez: A scary link up

The comments from Lopez revealed that the young champion has a good relationship with the Mexican champion. We have seen this in the past when the two shared a special moment after Alvarez’s fight. So what could an Alvarez-Lopez link-up mean for the sport?

‘The Takeover’ is relatively young in terms of his professional career. Despite having only 16 professional fights, he has reached the pinnacle of his division. However, staying at the top will require experience.

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Alvarez knows all about becoming a young champion himself. In addition, he has had a successful career since, and thus, has the experience required to stay at the top. 

Therefore, if Alvarez can impart that experience to Lopez, it could help him solidify his spot at 135 lbs. What do you make of these comments from Teofimo Lopez? Do you think he needs to link up with Canelo Alvarez?

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