Source: BroBible
Summary
Teofimo Lopez spoke about his upcoming fight against Rolly Romero, his deal with DAZN, and his future goals. Lopez will make his 147-pound debut on August 22nd to take on Romero for the WBA welterweight championship. Lopez discussed his decision to sign with DAZN, citing the platform’s focus on bringing the sport to a live audience and its entertainment aspect. He also mentioned that he was interested in signing with Zuffa Boxing, but an awkward interaction with Dana White led him to choose DAZN instead. Lopez praised Romero as a fighter, but emphasized that their friendship will not get in the way of their upcoming bout. Lopez also discussed his promotion, TakeOver Promotions, and its goal of becoming a top-tier promoter in the sport.
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Teofimo Lopez is making his 147-pound debut against his friend Rolly Romero, but their friendship won’t slow him down. Lopez signed a massive deal with DAZN, citing the platform’s focus on live events and entertainment. He’s looking to take over the welterweight division and become the undisputed champion by the 2028 Olympics. Lopez’s promotion, TakeOver Promotions, is making moves to become a top-tier promoter. The habit gets a new name: “The TakeOver.”
Author: Evan Null
