Source: BroBible
Summary
Teofimo Lopez on his upcoming fight against Rolly Romero: “This is war”. Lopez says his friendship with Romero won’t hold him back during their fight for the WBA championship on August 22nd. Lopez mentions that he has a family to provide for, while Romero only has himself. Lopez views their friendship as a normal part of the sport of boxing, where friends can become foes.
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The habit gets a new name.
Friendship becomes a marketing tool for a boxing match. Lopez and Romero’s friendship is reframed as a rivalry to sell the fight. The sport of boxing turns friends into foes, and Lopez is ready to put his family first. The WBA championship is on the line, and Lopez is focused on providing for his family. The fight is just another day at the office.
Apparently, having a family to provide for is the ultimate motivation for a boxer.
Author: Evan Null
