Teofimo Lopez got an offer to unify the super-lightweight division. Richardson Hitchins, the IBF champion, called out Lopez, who holds the WBO belt, on social media.
Lopez, known as "The Takeover," has defended his WBO super-lightweight title several times. His last defense was on May 2 against Arnold Barboza Jr. The 28-year-old from Brooklyn won by unanimous decision in Times Square, New York.
The champion's career has been on the rise. He dethroned Josh Taylor, the undisputed champion, in June 2023. Before that, Lopez held all the lightweight titles. His win over Barboza Jr. solidified his position in the 140-pound division.
Lopez might return to the ring before the year ends. There's talk about a fight with Shakur Stevenson in January, but nothing's set in stone yet.
Enter Richardson Hitchins. The 27-year-old IBF super-lightweight champion wants a piece of Lopez. Hitchins didn't mince words when he called out Lopez on social media.
"I want Teofimo Lopez after that I want Devin Haney, easy work, drops the f***ing mic. Send the contract!"
Hitchins won his title last December, beating Liam Paro by split decision in Puerto Rico. He defended it for the first time on June 14 against George Kambosos Jr, a former unified lightweight champ. Hitchins won by TKO in the 8th round with a body shot at Madison Square Garden Theatre.
A fight between Lopez and Hitchins would unify the WBO and IBF titles in the 140-pound division. It's a match-up that's got fans talking, but we'll have to wait and see if it happens.
