1 pound-for-pound fighter, is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Luke Campbell on Aug. 31, 2019, that unified the WBO, WBA and WBC belts. Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Teofimo Lopez Jr., 12 rounds, for Lomachenko's WBO and WBA lightweight titles, WBC "franchise" belt, and Lopez's IBF lightweight title. I’m not just going to talk about it and think that, ‘Oh, I’m going to get away with it.’ No, that’s not how I was raised. That’s just what it comes down to. ET on ESPN. Are the Charlos elite champions? If Lopez beats Lomachenko decisively on October 17th, there’s a good chance the Ukrainian fighter will hang up the gloves. “I know that. “He wouldn’t have gone to 135. "Yeah, this is personal. By Chris Williams: Teofimo Lopez didn’t react well when told that Vasily Lomachenko said that he’d be in trouble if he mouthed off in his country of Ukraine. “So things like that. Fighting the champion. Shakur Stevenson moved up to super featherweight this year, but he’s not a big name, and neither is Oscar Valdez and Miguel Berchelt. I’m built differently, and I respect him. Will Taylor-Ramirez finally happen? Lomachenko (14-1, 10 KOs), ESPN's No. Boxing View: Clash of the Titans Loma vs López is 12 Days Away! IBF lightweight champion Lopez (15-0, KOs) turned it around and said Lomachenko would have problems if he started talking in New York. Top Rank Boxing is on ESPN and ESPN+. Lopez (15-0, 12 KOs) has taken the boxing world by storm with his knockout victories and postfight celebrations that have included Fortnite dances and backflips. He showed the ability to continue, but it wouldn’t take long before Lopez would close the show. Lomachenko and Lopez seem to have a real dislike for each other, with the trash talk starting months before the bout. That was one of my primetime goals, and it’s right here in the grasp of my hands,” said Lopez. Lomachenko is 3, but he’s not a young 32. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 14: Richard Commey is knocked down in the second round by Teofimo ... [+] Lopez Jr during their bout for Commey's IBF lightweight title at Madison Square Garden on December 14, 2019 in New York City. I mean, look. If it comes, it comes, but I know that I trust my abilities ... and I trust the fact that I'm only getting stronger. In the first round, Commey’s jab was finding a home early, and I scored the first frame for the Ghanaian. Real or Not: Fury-Wilder III without fans? _taboola.push({flush: true}); The views expressed in all articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of BoxingNews24 or its affiliates. ‘He was very, very skilled and experienced fighter and a world champion. Irene Aldana, former Invicta FC bantamweight title challenger, dropped to 12-6. I know in the UK, you have your own, and I look forward to so many of you guys watch. His father predicted he’d reach that goal at this exact point in his career. Commey's IBF lightweight title at Madison Square Garden on December 14, 2019 in New York City. Does that version of non-reality make the contest bigger? For the boxing fans that believe that the 23-year-old Teofimo only has size going for him, that shows their naivety. Richard Commey was a tremendous fighter. Lopez (15-0, 12 KOs) has taken the boxing world by storm with his knockout victories and postfight celebrations that have included Fortnite dances and backflips. "I've been in boxing for 26 years, and upsets happen. (2:30). I don’t think so. “To what he’s trying to do, I respect that. I just think he is a conniving son of a b----," Lopez said in an episode of ESPN's Blood, Sweat and Tears: Lomachenko vs. Lopez. To get me to point A to point B, and now we have the opportunity here. “I know just from winning this fight; I’ll be inducted for sure. I had in my mind that I would be the undisputed champion. He’s never faced a 135-pounder like me. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. That’s all I do. Blood, Sweat and Tears: Lomachenko vs. Lopez (Part 1) on Sunday, Teofimo Lopez explains why he dislikes Vasily Lomachenko, Teofimo warns Lomachenko: ‘I’m putting hands on you on October 17th’, Bob Arum goes off on Sky not showing Lomachenko vs. Teofimo in UK on Oct.17th, VIDEO: Lomachenko vs Lopez Preview and Prediction, Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz tickets on sale for Oct.31 at Alamodome in San Antonio, TX, The Story of the Former King of the Middleweights: In-depth with Kelly Pavlik, Joshua Buatsi hoping to fight in December, Mayweather says Deontay Wilder only needs “basic fundamentals” to beat Fury, Erickson Lubin ready for Jermell Charlo rematch at 154. People may not like me, but it’s because they don’t understand me. I don’t believe in the hype, and I don’t believe in whatever they want to say about him because that’s just the opinions of others. Lomachenko looks like one of those guys that matured early and are starting to age. The truth is, ESPN put up the money to get the Lomachenko-Lopez battle made. It wasn’t easy. You can also find me previewing and recapping WWE PPV events. Teofimo says he’s going to put hands on WBA/WBC/WBO lightweight champion Lomachenko (14-1, 10 KOs) when he faces him next month on October 17th at ‘The Bubble’ at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Real or not: Canelo-GGG III in 2021? What went wrong between Canelo Alvarez, Oscar De La Hoya and DAZN? Luis Nery wins title, John Riel Casimero shines in TKO victory, Josh Taylor's incredible path to the top includes a near-death experience and a few motorcycle crashes, Jose Pedraza dominates Javier Molina, asks for junior welterweight title fight. Only a hardcore boxing fan would care about that, but they probably already know that Lomachenko didn’t give up some of his purse to get Teofimo to sign. Boxing » Teofimo Lopez » Teofimo warns Lomachenko: ‘I’m putting hands on you on October 17th’. And can he win? It’s a fight most have been wanting to see, but Lopez will be a bigger man once the two step into the ring. With a spectacular second-round TKO victory of Richard Commey, Lopez snatched the IBF Lightweight Championship and a significant place in the consciousness of today’s boxing fans. You may opt-out by. It’s not about the money. With a spectacular second-round TKO victory of Richard Commey, Lopez snatched the IBF Lightweight Championship and a … It’s not just about you could be the bigger guy. The latter was present and he agreed he would look to unify the lightweight titles against Lopez in April. ET on ESPN+. “At 23, maybe Mike Tyson has done it [about being in Boxing Hall of Fame],” continued Lopez. Every fighter he’s faced, they’ve had great resumes, and they’ve been in the pro game for so long, and probably when they were in the pro game, I was in the amateurs. Here is how the boxing community reacted to the finish: Lopez has become a legitimate world champion in just 15 professional fights. © 2020 Forbes Media LLC. Unified lightweight champ Vasiliy Lomachenko's boxing career has been filled with highlights. I guess I still have the old school in me. Now Lopez is set up for a major matchup with pound-for-pound contender Vasyl Lomachenko. I know, that’s why [Lomachenko is on his way out]. I cover sports video games like NBA 2K, Madden, MLB The Show, FIFA, NHL, EA UFC, Fight Night, Super Mega Baseball, DIRT, F1, NASCAR, Forza, and everything in between. "There is a real possibility that this young, strong kid could beat Lomachenko," Bradley said. He’ll likely try and set up battles against WBC champ Devin Haney, WBA champ Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, and contender Ryan Garcia. The winner will hold all four belts at lightweight and will be able to proclaim themselves as the best fighter in the division. Last year, he scored a similarly spectacular finish over Mason Menard. A few months later, Lomachenko was stripped of his WBC title and instead named the franchise champion. He's done. “Sometimes it’s more than that, and that’s what we come about, and we understand I’m a big lightweight, but I’m not just going to rely on that. I wonder why people still believe that Loma helped out in making the fight? Is Teofimo Lopez Jr. ready to face Vasiliy Lomachenko? That’s why it’s going to be a tremendous fight that night. I don’t care how you want to interpret it as. “I believe many things are going to be a factor on October 17th, not just the size,” said Teofimo to IFL TV. Lopez is ready to hand Lomachenko another defeat and rip his belts away from him. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images). I’m telling you, man. Check out his greatest moments as he prepares to put his title on the line vs. Teofimo Lopez. Lopez believes Lomachenko is looking to cash out at 135 before retiring. Lopez and his father and trainer, Teofimo Lopez Sr., have been calling out Ukraine's Lomachenko -- and predicting a victory -- for a long time. I take my hat off to all those fighters that he’s faced, but I’m a different breed, man. "I gotta knock this guy out," Lopez said on First Take. It’s the principle of everything. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 14: Teofimo Lopez Jr punches Richard Commey during their bout for ... [+] Commey's IBF lightweight title at Madison Square Garden on December 14, 2019 in New York City. ... Everybody loves knockouts. ET Sat., Oct 17 on ESPN+: Edgar Berlanga vs. Lanell Bellows, 8 rounds, super middleweights, 10 p.m. The bout will headline a stacked Top Rank card that begins with prelims at 7:30 p.m. And I don’t care about who the guy I’m facing. By the time they’re 30, they look 45 and so on. By Carlos Costa PhilBoxing.com Mon, 05 Oct 2020 Vasily Lomachenko vs Teófimo … In any case, it’s an intriguing battle that will help to make 2020 a beautiful year for boxing. The same thing I’m trying to do. 7:30 p.m. "When that monster hits him with the first punch, you're going to see a hurt dog without no legs. And the fact that we've rested for this long, it's going to be a bad night for this man. I cover sports video games like NBA 2K, Madden, MLB The Show, FIFA, NHL, EA UFC, Fight Night, Super Mega Baseball, DIRT, F1, NASCAR, Forza, and everything in between. The undercard begins at 7:30 p.m. Learn how to get instant access today: ESPNInstantAccess.com. I had to go out there and face that world champion the right way.