At 23, Teofimo Lopez, the unified world lightweight champion is already a global superstar. Registering a recent upset against Vasyl Lomachenko in a 12-round battle, ‘Takeover’ Lopez is currently one of the most renowned figures of the combat sports community.
Boxing pundits have already outlined Lopez’s future with some alluring matchups. However, the Brooklyn native won’t appear in the ring for some time. Meanwhile, fight fans cannot wait to get a glimpse of him, especially when he is the ‘Next Big Thing’ in boxing.
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If not in the ring, Lopez will appear in a public event soon, and he has hinted at it. The unified world lightweight champion has never been to a UFC event before, and he plans to change it soon.
Teofimo Lopez hints at turning towards the UFC
The world champion boxer recently went live on Instagram to interact with his fans. While he was enquired about several scenarios going around his life, one fan asked him about his next appearance.
‘The Takeover’ responded, “How about Chito’s fight? UFC? Pop my cherry? I have never been to UFC event ever before. So what’s up, Dana White. Bring me along man.”
If ‘Chito’ Vera’s fight is the key to Lopez’s appearance in the UFC, then we need a bantamweight thriller to make that happen. Marlon Vera is still fresh off his KO win over Sean O’Malley at UFC 252. Thus, he is one of the top-rated bantamweights in the promotion now.
It is great to see a world champion like Teofimo Lopez, backing up the Ecuadorian sensation.
The bantamweight division has found a fresh wave in its roster, with several fighters coming off from the unit. It is currently one of the stacked divisions in the UFC.
Meanwhile, Teofimo Lopez’s superstardom can add some extra attention to ‘Chito’ Vera and the bantamweight unit.
