--- title: "Boxing World Reacts To Teofimo Lopez Beating Josh Taylor: “No One Expected This”" canonical: "https://boxing-social.com/news/boxing-world-reacts-to-teofimo-lopez-beating-josh-taylor-no-one-expected-this/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Kerr Ferguson" section: "News" published: "2023-06-11T09:36:03Z" modified: "2023-06-11T09:36:03Z" --- # Boxing World Reacts To Teofimo Lopez Beating Josh Taylor: “No One Expected This” 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](https://wp.boxing-social.com/news/teofimo-lopez-beats-josh-taylor/) to negate Taylor’s tools and won via [unanimous decision](https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/37824939/josh-taylor-teofimo-lopez-jr-boxing-live-results-round-round-analysis-coverage) 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](https://twitter.com/terencecrawford/status/1667738479768506368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Well I think that’s all for Josh. Teo definitely feeling good > > — Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) [June 11, 2023](https://twitter.com/terencecrawford/status/1667742518690344961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## Regis Prograis > Teo beat the brakes off Taylor. > > — Rougarou (@RPrograis) [June 11, 2023](https://twitter.com/RPrograis/status/1667746635953086467?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## Jack Catterall > [pic.twitter.com/IMStQZcLxj](https://t.co/IMStQZcLxj) > > — Jack Catterall (@jack\_catt93) [June 11, 2023](https://twitter.com/jack_catt93/status/1667751128920907777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## 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](https://twitter.com/ShowtimeShawnP/status/1667743630914904065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## Dan Rafael > Right guy won in [@TeofimoLopez](https://twitter.com/TeofimoLopez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 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](https://twitter.com/hashtag/boxing?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#TaylorLopez](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TaylorLopez?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > > — Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) [June 11, 2023](https://twitter.com/DanRafael1/status/1667757359198875650?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## Jose Ramirez > Taylor a dirty fighter. > > — Jose Ramirez (@RAMIREZBOXING) [June 11, 2023](https://twitter.com/RAMIREZBOXING/status/1667742960442638336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > 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](https://twitter.com/RAMIREZBOXING/status/1667773854058524672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## Claressa Shields > I’m proud of [@TeofimoLopez](https://twitter.com/TeofimoLopez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ✨ ✨✨ > > — Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) [June 11, 2023](https://twitter.com/Claressashields/status/1667745617009954817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## Egis Klimas > At least someone got right decision tonight. Congratulations to Teo, he looked better when expected. Congrats Champ [https://t.co/F3lLFLUXI8](https://t.co/F3lLFLUXI8) > > — Egis Klimas (@KlimasBoxing) [June 11, 2023](https://twitter.com/KlimasBoxing/status/1667749641935519744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## 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](https://twitter.com/georgekambosos/status/1667747951551344641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## 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](https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/1667746920054542337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## Josh Taylor > "?? ???????… ??? ?????? ??? ???"? > > Josh Taylor says he wants a rematch with Teofimo Lopez but would also consider moving up in weight⬆⚖ [pic.twitter.com/FkNRi1jAl6](https://t.co/FkNRi1jAl6) > > — Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) [June 11, 2023](https://twitter.com/SkySportsBoxing/status/1667767907844075521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## Teofimo Lopez > "????'? ????? ?'?? ????? ??????!"? > > 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](https://t.co/oXiGr5SJw9) > > — Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) [June 11, 2023](https://twitter.com/SkySportsBoxing/status/1667780364146966528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)