Teofimo Lopez confirmed off his belt assortment on X as we speak and taunted IBF gentle welterweight champion Richardson Hitchins. Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) let Hitchins know he’s not going to seize his belts.
2025 Forecast
The belts Teofimo confirmed off are prone to be passed by his subsequent struggle in opposition to Hitchins, a nightmarish matchup for Teo. This man goes to do to Teo what George Kambosos Jr. did.
Teofimo is predicted to struggle two opponents in 2025: Hitchins and Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. He may struggle Hitchins first in the summertime and Boots in October. This may very well be a foul yr for Lopez, as he misplaced each of his fights after which entered February 2026 along with his profession on the road in opposition to Devin Haney or Ryan Garcia.
Lopez received’t obtain a lot criticism from followers for shedding to Boots Ennis as a result of he can be shifting as much as 147 to tackle the most effective fighter within the division. Nevertheless, Teo received’t obtain the identical free cross if he will get overwhelmed by Hitchins (19-0, 7 KOs) after which is embarrassed when he faces the loser of the Haney vs. Garcia 2 rematch in February 2026.
Teofimo made himself look unhealthy by turning down what his promoter, Bob Arum, says was a career-high payday to defend in opposition to Subriel Matias. The purse would have been huge, and he may have earned extra from the PPV. Turning it down seemed like a duck transfer for Teofimo, exhibiting that he’s scared.
Belt Bragging
“Yo, Richardson, you will be coaching proper now, boy. You’re not going to get it,” stated Teofimo Lopez on X, exhibiting off his belt assortment and taunting IBF gentle welterweight champion Richardson Hitchins.
“Yo, Boots, we’re coming for 3,” stated Teofimo about desirous to seize the Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis’ IBF welterweight title to develop into a three-division world champion.
PSA: @HeIsRichardson X @JaronEnnis #Boxing
135 🏆 140 🏆 147 🥊 @RingMagazine_ pic.twitter.com/QwuMyEmKNA
— Teofimo Lopez (@TeofimoLopez) January 21, 2025
