Teofimo Lopez (18-1, 13 KOs) moved up to super lightweight, winning without any problems Sandora Martina (40-3, 13 KOs), and Josh Taylor (19-0, 13 KOs), who is still considered number one in this division, is slowly making attempts to test the ground of the fight with the American.
Lopez unexpectedly lost to George Cambosos last year, after which he declared that he could no longer make the lightweight limit. After moving to 63 kg, he won two victories, including the one mentioned earlier over the Spaniard. Taylor, in turn, has been inactive since February, when the judges awarded him a rather controversial victory over Jack Catterall (26-1, 13 KOs). The Scot is considering welterweight, but the idea of fighting Lopez in the US motivates him to stay at super lightweight for another fight.
“It would be great to have another fight at home again, but I would like to return to the States. The biggest fight I had was when I became the undisputed world champion. If it were at the usual time (Taylor beat Ramirez in front of a thousand spectators, this limit was set by the organizers due to covid restrictions - ed. note), I would take thousands of fans with me, I could invite my family, friends and fans. I couldn’t do it, which was terribly frustrating, so I would like to return to the USA and do it again, ”Taylor said.
“Lopez is a very good, trained boxer, but I believe that in the form in which he is now, I would tear him to pieces. He is just a clown. He seems to underestimate his opponents all the time. This was the second time he made the same mistake and nearly paid for it again. His comments... he seems to have the same recurring problem, he thinks he has a gift from God, and then he falls to the ground with a thud."
“I was sure for a long time that I would beat him. Let's not forget that he performed very well in the win against Lomachenko, although in fact he beat a small, injured lightweight, who in reality can easily compete in featherweight. You have to show class where it's needed, but he's not in the featherweight division anymore," Taylor added.
