Teofimo Lopez upset the odds to become a two-weight world champion by beating Josh Taylor in New York this weekend.
The 25-year-old put on an outstanding performance to negate Taylor’s tools and won via unanimous decision to become WBO champion in just his third fight at super-lightweight. Boxing Social has gathered some reactions from the boxing world, including the past opponents of each man…
Terence Crawford
Josh don’t look that strong Teo looking stronger and fresher
— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) June 11, 2023
Well I think that’s all for Josh. Teo definitely feeling good
— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) June 11, 2023
Regis Prograis
Teo beat the brakes off Taylor.
— Rougarou (@RPrograis) June 11, 2023
Jack Catterall
— Jack Catterall (@jack_catt93) June 11, 2023
Shawn Porter
I DID SAY IF WE GOT “VINTAGE” TEO THIS FIGHT WOULD BE GREAT BUT NO ONE EXPECTED THIS
— ShowtimeShawn Porter (@ShowtimeShawnP) June 11, 2023
Dan Rafael
Right guy won in @TeofimoLopez but what's sick is that had the 2 judges who had Lopez 115-113 given rd 12 to Taylor fight would be majority draw & Taylor would have retained title and that is just disgusting and not right. Was not remotely that close. #boxing#TaylorLopez
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) June 11, 2023
Jose Ramirez
Taylor a dirty fighter.
— Jose Ramirez (@RAMIREZBOXING) June 11, 2023
Man tonight got me pumped. Congrats to Teo. Honestly I ain’t going to let no one díctate my career. I want him next. How because I’m ranked high on the WBO by winning my last two fights. I’ll fight Regis for a unification match. That’s my goal for the next two fights 🫡
— Jose Ramirez (@RAMIREZBOXING) June 11, 2023
Claressa Shields
I’m proud of @TeofimoLopez ✨ ✨✨
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) June 11, 2023
Egis Klimas
At least someone got right decision tonight. Congratulations to Teo, he looked better when expected. Congrats Champ https://t.co/F3lLFLUXI8
— Egis Klimas (@KlimasBoxing) June 11, 2023
George Kambosos Jr
I’ve always loved Taylor hell of a fighter, but Teo has got the W and it’s well deserved. I’m happy for him, maybe now he can be a man, accept that styles makes fights and I well deservedly beat him with no excuses too. Congrats Teo it’s good to see you back with another belt 👀
— George "Ferocious" Kambosos Jr (@georgekambosos) June 11, 2023
Ariel Helwani
Meanwhile, Teofimo Lopez putting the finishing touches on a very impressive and decisive win over Josh Taylor in NYC. He shuts up a lot of naysayers for now with that performance.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 11, 2023
Josh Taylor
"𝐍𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬… 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐧"🤷
Josh Taylor says he wants a rematch with Teofimo Lopez but would also consider moving up in weight⬆⚖ pic.twitter.com/FkNRi1jAl6
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) June 11, 2023
Teofimo Lopez
"𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁? 𝗜'𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲!"🤯
Teofimo Lopez says he needs a break and will consider hanging up his gloves because he "doesn't get loved enough…"💔 pic.twitter.com/oXiGr5SJw9
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) June 11, 2023