It’s almost time for Vasyl Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez to lock horns against each other for the WBA, WBO, and IBF world titles. The lightweight thiller has already grabbed global attention, citing it as one of the biggest events of this year.

Thus, Loma and Lopez aren’t taking a step back to boast their caliber. While both world champions are confident about beating the other, the high-voltage matchup has already seen some peak moments in the tale.

The recent weigh-in is clearly one of them. According to the COVID-19 protocol, boxers aren’t allowed to get close to each other during the weigh-ins. Instead, they are advised to maintain a distance during the face-off.

However, Loma and Lopez couldn’t do it, as they got under each other’s skin. Vasyl Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez got close to each other and exchanged heated words, intensifying their upcoming fight to the next level.

Teofimo Lopez taunts Vasyl Lomachenko

After they weighed in, it was time to look at each other in the eyes. Lopez took the first step and moved past the ropes and invited Lomachenko.

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Before things could turn vile, they were separated. However, on October 17, no one will prevent them from pouring an all-out assault. As Lomachenko says, “I know what I need to do in the ring.”

Meanwhile, Teofimo Lopez is gunning for heavy action, and he won’t mind hurting the WBA and WBO champion. Since the winner of the fight ‘takes it all,’ it will be alluring to see two of the best lightweights go against each other this weekend.

Irrespective of who takes the win, it will be an important contest for the division and the sport. Thus, fight fans cannot afford to miss the action when the lightweight gladiators collide inside the squared circle.

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