The former de facto absolute world champion in lightweight (up to 61.2 kg) American Teofimo Lopez (17-1, 13 KOs) made his debut in a division higher (up to 63.5 kg), in which he stopped the Mexican Pedro Campa (34- 2-1, 23 KOs).
Their instant reaction to the incident was shared via Twitter: the absolute lightweight champion American Devin Haney, the American boxing columnist Al Bernstein, the absolute champion in two divisions from the USA Clarissa Shields, the American martial arts columnist Teddy Atlas, the American super lightweight prospect Arnold Barbosa, the popular lightweight from the USA Ryan Garcia and American ex-champion in the super lightweight division American Regis Prograis.
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Devin Haney: “[изображение какашки]”.
Al Bernstein: “So, Teofimo Lopez dipped his toes into the waters of the 63.5kg division and came out with a good win. It’s already one of the most talented divisions in boxing right now. Teofimo has now added another top contender. More rigors lie ahead.”
Clarissa Shields: “Why does Theo keep coming in close to Kampa? He wins all rounds but just takes unnecessary punches. Get off the ropes bro, get on the jab, bust the body and make Kampa stop throwing so many punches. Also make him scared.”
“Congratulations to Teofimo Lopez. Good comeback!”
- Teofimo Lopez after defeating Campa: “I’m going to beat the crap out of all these guys!”
Teddy Atlas: “Campa was chosen to bring back Teofimo because he can’t hit and he’s right in front of him.”
“I give Campe credit. He’s not scared and he’s landing his punches with his right.”
“I still think Lopez will land a big right hand to finish this, but it’s good that Campa can’t get in.”
“These commentators don’t give Campa credit when he delivers punches. It’s like Teofimo is shadow boxing.”
“Like I said, Campa will end the night with a right hand. After all, like I said, Campa was chosen for that. But Teofimo would have been better off adjusting his right hand defense before fighting the top guys again.”
Arnold Barbosa: “Watching this fight Teofimo [изображения подготовки к приёму пищи]”.
Ryan Garcia: “I’m laughing at nothing.”
Regis Prograis: “Good small comeback. But the 63.5kg boars are taking it.”
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