“Oh Now He Wants to Fight Him?”: Teofimo Lopez’s Past Comments Bites Him in the Back After Seemingly Desperate Ryan Garcia Call-Out

Published 04/30/2024, 11:56 AM EDT

Ryan Garcia surprised everybody by knocking down Devin Haney three times in his last fight. Garcia has now opened the doors for better opportunities and now he’s been called out by Teofimo Lopez. This surprised a lot of fans since Lopez had denied fighting Garcia in the past, but now he wants the negotiations to happen. So, what happened?

Before Haney’s fight, everybody considered Ryan Garcia to have lost his mind, however, after the fight Garcia admitted that it was all an act. In the post-fight interview, Garcia proudly questioned, “Y’all really thought I was crazy?“ Now, Lopez has entered the picture, and the fans might get to see another mega-fight involving ‘KingRy’.

Ryan Garcia might have to prepare for the next one now

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Back in November last year, Ryan Garcia had sent an offer to Lopez for the fight, however, at that time Lopez refused to take the fight. Why? This is what Lopez had to say about it. He told Boxing News, “When you’re the best, when you are the guy, when you bring major sponsors, endorsements, big major business deals, when you offer me a 1.5 [million dollars] stake in the piece f*** you. So yeah, I declined the offer.“

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Months later, seeing the success of Garcia-Haney’s fight, Lopez seemed to have changed his mind. Now, speaking to PUNSH DRUNK Boxing, he stated, “We even said hey to Ryan and his team to do something in September or December. It doesn’t necessarily have to be at my weight class, it could be a catchweight so we don’t have to have any problems moving forwards.“

So, the fans have clearly caught up on this opportunistic mindset of Teofimo Lopez, and even called him out in the comments section. However, there were still statements that were excited for this fight.

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Fight fans divided for Garcia-Lopez fight

Boxing Twitter is buzzing after Teofimo Lopez’s surprise call-out of Ryan Garcia following his victory over Devin Haney. The potential fight has fans divided, with strong opinions on both sides.

One fan believes a catchweight bout is the key to making this fight happen. They argue it would be a “great deal for both fighters and the sport of boxing.” Teo’s willingness to compromise on weight seems like a strategic move to entice Garcia into the ring.

This should be the next fight at catch weight . Make it happen 💯 💯
— The King ⚛️🤴 (@GymClassKing) April 29, 2024

Another fan is excited by the prospect of Garcia getting another shot at glory. Garcia’s recent win has boosted his confidence, and fans are eager to see if he can pull off another “shock the world” moment.

Ryan Garcia will shock the world again. 💪👊
— Richard Heart is the best founder in Crypto #HEX (@KingOfHEXico) April 30, 2024

Another fan is skeptical of Lopez’s motives. They point out that Lopez previously avoided a fight with Garcia. His sudden interest, especially after reaching 35, raises questions about his current form and weight struggles.

He’ll be 35 trying to fight at a non existent weight class begging smaller fighters to fight him at a catch weight. 😂
— … (@crisbottlsender) April 30, 2024

One fan remembers the entire fiasco that happened between Lopez and Garcia, when their bout fell apart. So, he called out the hypocrisy of Lopez.

Oh now he wants to fight him ?😂😂😂
— theOne (@thatboyvince_1) April 29, 2024

A fan takes a more critical stance. They mock Lopez’s need for a catchweight and suggest he’s facing a decline in his career. These fans believe Garcia would easily overpower a past-his-prime Lopez.

Lopez has all the skills in the world. So it depends what type of Lopez shows up in the night if he faces Ryan.
— TheOutlawSeeker (@Waksitellme) April 30, 2024

One thing’s for sure: Teofimo Lopez’s call-out has injected a dose of excitement into the boxing world. Whether this fight becomes a reality, and if so, at what weight, remains to be seen. But the potential matchup is sure to generate significant buzz and debate among boxing fans in the coming weeks. What are your thoughts on this? Tell us in the comments below.

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Chirag Radhyan is a senior boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Having authored close to 2K articles, he is a live-coverage specialist, contributing to the detailed reportage of live boxing events ranging from the Jermell Charlo vs Canelo Alvarez bout to Ryan Garcia vs Gervonta Davis. Moreover, his coverage of the off-court drama between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury received widespread appreciation from readers.

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Himanshu Sridhar

“Oh Now He Wants to Fight Him?”: Teofimo Lopez’s Past Comments Bites Him in the Back After Seemingly Desperate Ryan Garcia Call-Out

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