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Teofimo Lopez revealed his plans after beating Vasyl Lomachenko.

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The newly crowned undisputed lightweight champion of the world spoke to Max Kellerman and gave an insight into his next move. The 23-year-old, fresh from a fantastic performance against an experienced Lomachenko, has his aims set very high.

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Despite a lot of competition and good matchups, he suggested that his next goal will be to move up to the 140 lb division and to become a champion.

In the video, Teofimo Lopez said, “Honestly, they need me more than I need them. We did our part, we beat the guy that they didn’t want to fight and we did it in old school fashion. We out-boxed a boxer.

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“It’s honestly, ‘are they willing to step up to the plate?’ I’ve been at this weight for 7 years now, and we’ve been much better. We had a long layoff, and we succeeded and we were able to make the weight.”  Thus, suggesting that maybe his challengers will not want to fight him after his performance.

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Teofimo Lopez wants to become the undisputed king at 140 lb

The champion gave an update on his interest and his future. He admitted that right now things are not clear, but stated his desire anyway. He said:

“I don’t know. We got to wait and see. There’s a lot of fish to catch at 140 as well. Trying to make history and become undisputed at 140 is something that is on my mind and has been on my mind.”

This may come as a surprise to some fans. There are some big names in the lightweight division, and it would make for some fantastic fights. Seeing him fight the likes of Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia, and Gervonta Davis will draw a lot of attention.

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Lopez’s desire to move up may not happen right now. However, at 23-years of age, he has ample time to reach his goal of taking over at 140.

The undisputed king will most probably defend the belts at 135 against another worthy opponent. It is clear to see that no matter what is in front of him, Teofimo Lopez will embrace it.

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Leonardo Carvalho is a Boxing Writer for EssentiallySports. Before working as a boxing web journalist, Leonardo dabbled in roles ranging from an SEO specialist to a Chegg expert. Alongside his current role, Leonardo runs a YouTube channel where he combines his passion for fitness with sports. The latter is a discipline in which he holds a level 3 certification from the British Council's Premier Skills. He has covered some of the biggest boxing stories over the last year. These include Mike Tyson's comeback and Teofimo Lopez's ascent to the pinnacle of the lightweight division. This boxing enthusiast's tryst with the sport began when his favorite puncher, Anthony Joshua, knocked out Wladimir Klitschko to become the heavyweight champion. While he still admires 'AJ', he has developed a deep admiration for 'Sweethands' Caleb Plant. Besides his professional pursuits, Leonardo is an avid musician who is proficient with the guitar and the ukulele.

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