Teofimo Lopez had a sarcastic and indirect discussion with the promoter Eddie Hearn Saturday night during the billboard in Canelo Alvarez and Callum Smith, in which Theophilus asked him for $ 10 million to fight the regular champion of CMB light weight, Devin Haney.
Hearn questioned that it seems that the next rival of Teofimo Lopez will be George Kambosos Jr. and Theophilus, replied that it must be $ 10 million and will fight the boxer Hearn, Devin Haney.
The discussion between Teófimo López and Eddie Hearn
The exchange began when Eddie Hearn I came across Teofimo Lopez in the corridors of the arena and they told him jokingly and sarcastically that he can’t be in those restricted corridors, because they can only be legends.
Hearn: “What are you going to do? Fight against George Kambosos Jr.? «
Teofimo Lopez Sr: “Ten million and tomorrow we will fight Devin Haney“.
Hearn: “I can do that. But they won’t let you, that’s the problem,” he said. Hearn.
Teofimo Sr: “You’re talking to the wrong person (Bob Arum Lopez’s promoter). You need to talk to me.
Hearn: “I don’t want to have trouble breaking the contract.”
Hearn and Theophilus were present on Saturday, December 19 at Alamadome Stadium in San Antonio, in the duel between “Canelo” Alvarez and Callum Smith.
A fight between Teofimo Lopez and Kambosos Jr. is what is expected in early 2021 in Australia, and the fight will be promoted by To fool, but it is a duel that would not attract anyone’s attention.
A fight against Devin Haney is what many fans expect, just the same Teofimo Lopez commented that he would stay at £ 135 just to fight Haney, so the duel makes a lot of sense.
Hearn minimized merit and importance Teofimo Lopez, for the franchise of CMB which he holds after he has struck Lomachenko. He also assured that he cannot be considered the undisputed champion of light weight, because the name of the franchise champion does not allow it and he needs the usual championship. And that belt is held by Devin Haney.
Teofimo Sr: “We are the biggest dogs; we have all the belts «.
Hearn: “You’re missing one ( Haney). You can’t be undeniable. The franchise belt doesn’t matter. The only thing I don’t like about the franchise belt is that when you win the franchise belt, you can’t be indisputable. You should be indisputable, but you are not.
Theophilus: “We are undisputed champions.”
Hearn: “You should be indisputable with your victory over Lomachenko, but unfortunately you are not.
Theophilus: “I didn’t ask for it (franchise belt)”
Hearn: I know, but you should be with your victory over Loma, but unfortunately you are not.
Immediate plans for Devin Haney
Haney He has long asked to face the best fighters at 135 pounds. And his name Teofimo Lopez has been in the debate for a long time.
as Haney he used his championship CMB and the franchise of the same body, as a perfect excuse to fight in a duel that ultimately gives the only easy champion.
For moments the closest thing you have Devin Haney to fight soon, is with the winner of the duel between Ryan Garcia and Luke Cambpell, for the £ 135 vacant lightweight inner strap.
The fight will take place on December 2 and will have a live and direct broadcast from DAZN.