The WBA and WBO lightweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko commented on the behavior of Teofimo Lopez and his father: “I think they are just doing PR on my name. They chat and do so as Conor McGregor did before the fight with Floyd Mayweather. But every time Conor meets a top opponent, he has nothing to oppose.
“Such a strategy is that I don’t worry about them, it’s too early. First, he needs to achieve something in boxing. But so far they have not shown anything at all. But if anything, I am ready to share the ring with him.
“First he has to show something. Yes, he knocked out a lot of guys, but he had no serious rivals. He must first become a mandatory challenger, not to mention the championship belt. In the meantime, they talk a lot, but they are marking time. I repeat: I will be pleased to meet him in the ring.
“I will do everything in my power. I would not be surprised if he refuses to continue in the middle of the battle and gives up,” said Lomachenko.
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Teofimo Lopez and his father Teofimo Lopez Sr. repeatedly insulted Lomachenko and called him out.