Teofimo Lopez told Devin Haney he thinks of his March 25th fight, calling him a “punk b***” on social media. WBO light welterweight champion Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) seems bitter about Devin not accepting an offer for a fight against him.
The offer was $2.4 million with a 55-45 split in favor of Teofimo, who feels he deserved the bigger cut because he’s the “king” of the 140-lb division. Haney is just an ex-champion, coming off a loss to Ryan Garcia on April 20th.
The Wolves Circle Haney
Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) will fight next on March 25th on BLT Prime against a yet-to-be-announced opponent. The boxing public will be very interested in seeing who Haney faces on that date because he can choose almost anyone.
Fighters aren’t afraid to fight Haney after how Garcia exposed him in a 12-round majority decision win. He looked so bad in that loss to Kingry that the wolves at 140 are circling him, viewing him as easy prey. One of the wolves is Teofimo. He knows wounded prey when he sees it.
Many believe Ryan Garcia ruined Haney, and he’s no longer considered elite or A-level. His decision to fight on BLT Prime next on March 25th furthers fans’ belief that Devin is mentally and physically wrecked.
Devin hit the deck three times in that fight, and many believe that the referee saved him from being knocked out in the seventh round by stopping the action to take a point away from Ryan for hitting on the break.
Teo got the nerve to try offer somebody something but he out here begging.. I told that nigga he gone fight for peanuts long as he with bob! I’m making real MONEY
— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) January 5, 2025
At the time, Haney was on the verge of being knocked out by Garcia. Given that the New York State Athletic Commission later overturned Haney’s loss, it wouldn’t have mattered if Ryan had knocked him out.
Teofimo is expected to fight former IBF 140-lb champion Subriel Matias (21-2, 21 KOs) on March 15th on ESPN+ in a Top Rank-promoted card. Lopez has had a tough time getting the big names to fight him.
He’s called out Terence Crawford, Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, Haney, Ryan Garcia, and Gervonta Davis. The only ones interested in fighting Lopez are lightweight contenders Keyshawn Davis and Matias. He’s not interested in fighting Keyshawn because he’s not a star.
W/ Teofimo! YOU PUNK BITCH @Realdevinhaney https://t.co/kZDQuZ5gbq
— Teofimo Lopez (@TeofimoLopez) January 4, 2025
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