Terence Crawford calls out Teofimo Lopez
The war of words between Terence Crawford and Teofimo Lopez is heating up. The tension escalated quickly after Lopez made disparaging comments about Crawford and Gervonta Davis, referring to them as "monkeys" during an online interview. This inflammatory remark sparked outrage, drawing parallels to xenophobic language and triggering a strong backlash.
In response, Terence Crawford didn’t hold back, dismissing Lopez as “a little kid screaming for attention.” It’s clear that there’s no love lost between these two fighters.
On Thursday evening, Lopez took to social media, stating, “Boxing is a sport! Please stop trying to make the business more important than us fighting for the best against the best.” This comment reflects Lopez's desire for meaningful matchups rather than getting caught up in promotional politics.
Crawford quickly fired back on Twitter/X, using colorful language to take a jab at Lopez. “@TeofimoLopez looks like you’re the one in a f***ed up situation with Top Rank! You want to fight? What’s you contracted to fight for?” This reference to Top Rank—Lopez’s current promotional company—implies that Crawford believes Lopez’s contract may be holding him back from bigger fights.
Crawford's tweet included a laughing emoji, and his questions were direct: “Do you want to fight?” The clarity of his challenge indicates a growing intensity between the two.
Teofimo Lopez has been vocal about wanting to fight Crawford, Gervonta Davis, or Devin Haney, especially as he looks to secure a significant payday. With Crawford’s attention firmly on him, it appears that the groundwork for a potential collision in the ring is being laid.
One thing is certain: the animosity is palpable, and the boxing world is watching closely as this rivalry develops.
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