[Boxing]: Teofimo Lopez vs Pedro Campa - Aug 13

[Baofeng]

So Teo Lopez is back, after the humiliating lost against George Kambosos, he is making his comeback, but this time he has move up in weight. He will be fighting a dangerous and experience boxer in Campa next month.

“I’m thankful to be back August 13. I’ve been looking forward to this since my last fight,” Lopez said. “I’ve had a lot of complications, but we’re looking towards the future and are on to bigger and better things. I’m here to take over the 140-pound division just like I did at 135. Like always, I’m going to bring excitement to the sport of boxing. The Takeover is still in full effect. You don’t want to miss it.”

https://www.boxingscene.com/teofimo-lopez-pedro-campa-full-undercard-set-august-13-las-vegas--167578

Another good match making on the part of Top Rank, in paper it appears that Campa is a good match against Lopez. True, but I think Lopez will beat him convincingly at 140 lbs and then Teo making some noise in this 140 lbs division. Unified champion Josh Taylor has relinquished some of the belts he have, and there will be elimination and interim fights and maybe Lopez will figure in one of those to have a belt in this division.

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[btc_angela]

So Lopez is campaigning to 140 lbs now, let's see if he can bring his power to this division. Although I think he will, but it will depend on the quality of the opponent that he is facing, specially true 140 lbs.

And speaking of this division, as mentioned, the 140 lbs unified champion Josh Taylor has defended one of his belt to his mandatory and it was really close that there are arguments that he lost again Jack Catterall.

[Yaunfitda]

What do you expect? He is under Top rank which is good at somewhat making their fighters good specially after a big lost. So I would agree that this is a cherry pick fight for Lopez entering a new territory at 140 lbs. So no more big fights for Haney or Davis at 135 lbs. Although we have seen Davis fight at this division already and winning a belt against a weak champion. Good for Lopez if he can win this fight and then call the other champion and established himself again.

[cabron]

What do you expect? He is under Top rank which is good at somewhat making their fighters good specially after a big lost. So I would agree that this is a cherry pick fight for Lopez entering a new territory at 140 lbs. So no more big fights for Haney or Davis at 135 lbs. Although we have seen Davis fight at this division already and winning a belt against a weak champion. Good for Lopez if he can win this fight and then call the other champion and established himself again.

Most probably. I don't see Campa among the top fighters in the division but this is a comeback after a loss, they are still building back his confidence to fight top contenders after with Campa.

They'd have to make this comeback impressive so fighting a fading boxer will be great for him. Its however very shameful if for instance he lose.

[TravelMug]

What do you expect? He is under Top rank which is good at somewhat making their fighters good specially after a big lost. So I would agree that this is a cherry pick fight for Lopez entering a new territory at 140 lbs. So no more big fights for Haney or Davis at 135 lbs. Although we have seen Davis fight at this division already and winning a belt against a weak champion. Good for Lopez if he can win this fight and then call the other champion and established himself again.

Most probably. I don't see Campa among the top fighters in the division but this is a comeback after a loss, they are still building back his confidence to fight top contenders after with Campa.

They'd have to make this comeback impressive so fighting a fading boxer will be great for him. Its however very shameful if for instance he lose.

Yeah, I agree, that's why he get Campa here, a more experience boxer, but then is a different level with Lopez. Teofimo should win this fight easy and then show us that he can still fight at this weight division and maybe give us that scary power he once shown when he was building his career. He is not looking for those 135 lbs champion obviously, his body can't make 135 lbs, and if ever he will face them, it will be in this stack up division. Just imagine, Haney, Davis, and then Ryan Garcia moving to 140 lbs and then we have Josh Taylor as the champion.

[TopTort777]

Does anyone know what cause Lopez to move to other weight division? Last Canelo fight showed, that being so self confident and moving to other division ends bad. Why not try to regain belts back? What was all that shouts "I am the best", after winning Lomachenko, for ? Why not make make a second fight against Lomachenko, I am sure Loma will instantly accept it. Or a rematch with Kambosos ?

[Jawhead999]

A good test for Lopez to prove if he's able to fight in super lightweight divison, Pedro Campa is unknown boxer, but his last fight was impressive since he won via KO from the boxer who never loss before.

Does anyone know what cause Lopez to move to other weight division? Last Canelo fight showed, that being so self confident and moving to other division ends bad. Why not try to regain belts back? What was all that shouts "I am the best", after winning Lomachenko, for ? Why not make make a second fight against Lomachenko, I am sure Loma will instantly accept it. Or a rematch with Kambosos ?

He wouldn't earn anything if he rematch with Lomachenko or Kambosos since both of them doesn't have any belt and Lopez already fought many boxers in lightweight division. He might move to super lightweight division because he's shy with his losses due to overconfident, so he just started his new journey. The champion on the lightweight division are really though too, Haney and Tank.

[inthelongrun]

Does anyone know what cause Lopez to move to other weight division? Last Canelo fight showed, that being so self confident and moving to other division ends bad. Why not try to regain belts back? What was all that shouts "I am the best", after winning Lomachenko, for ? Why not make make a second fight against Lomachenko, I am sure Loma will instantly accept it. Or a rematch with Kambosos ?

Even before the Kambosos fight, Teofimo and his dad were already planning to move up in weight to fight undisputed champion Josh Taylor. Teofimo wanted to become the first undisputed champion in 2 divisions. Although in reality, Teofimo never became undisputed in lightweight since former WBC champion Lomachenko was elevated into a WBC franchise champion while former WBC interim champion Devin Haney became the WBC champion. The new WBC franchise belts were not well-received and were never credited by the hardcore boxing community. After losing his belts to Kambosos, his dad mentioned that they will continue to their to move up. There was no rematch clause too because it was a mandatory fight that went into a purse bid.

The arrogant father and son duo also dismissed a Loma rematch before the Kambosos fight. They're not man enough. They forgot that Lomachenko donated personal money of around $800,000 to them as additional payment because they demanded more money, something promoter Bob Arum cannot satisfy due to the pandemic. And Teofimo barely beat an injured version of Lomachenko who undergo surgery right after the fight.

I hope this unknown Pedro Campa upsets Teofimo Lopez.

The champion on the lightweight division are really though too, Haney and Tank.

There's only 1 legit champion in the division. Haney already collected all 4 belts in the division plus the Ring belt. Tank is a fake WBA regular champion just like the WBC franchise belt, otherwise, Haney is not undisputed. 

[aioc]

Does anyone know what cause Lopez to move to other weight division? Last Canelo fight showed, that being so self confident and moving to other division ends bad. Why not try to regain belts back? What was all that shouts "I am the best", after winning Lomachenko, for ? Why not make make a second fight against Lomachenko, I am sure Loma will instantly accept it. Or a rematch with Kambosos ?

In his last fight against Kambosos their biggest excuse is Lopez cannot keep up with the weight anymore and he should have moved up much earlier before the Kambosos fight, maybe there's truth to this that Lopez cannot keep up with the weight anymore and draining his body is taking a big toil and he needs to move up so he is now campaigning in this division.
Lopez is still dangerous and he is still powerful and skillful he just needs to be guided so he can be on the right track, this is a big comeback fight for him and he needs to be impressive.

[coin-investor]

So Teo Lopez is back, after the humiliating lost against George Kambosos, he is making his comeback, but this time he has move up in weight. He will be fighting a dangerous and experience boxer in Campa next month.

Campa is a good boxer but not on Lopez's level but it's still worth watching this fight even if you're not a fan of Lopez, Campa loves to mix it up and slug it out, the kind of style that will really make a fight and fans get excited, its a good pick for a comeback fight, with Lopez's style he needs an opponent who loves to challenge him by mixing it up because he is a good counter puncher.

I just hope he learned from his first fight that he should never go hurriedly for a knockout, you don't go for it, you wait for it.

[cabron]

So Teo Lopez is back, after the humiliating lost against George Kambosos, he is making his comeback, but this time he has move up in weight. He will be fighting a dangerous and experience boxer in Campa next month.

Campa is a good boxer but not on Lopez's level but it's still worth watching this fight even if you're not a fan of Lopez, Campa loves to mix it up and slug it out, the kind of style that will really make a fight and fans get excited, its a good pick for a comeback fight, with Lopez's style he needs an opponent who loves to challenge him by mixing it up because he is a good counter puncher.

I just hope he learned from his first fight that he should never go hurriedly for a knockout, you don't go for it, you wait for it.

It occurs many times when they hurriedly try to knock out an opponent, they are under estimating a boxer. Donaire tried it to Naoya in an attempt to avenge himself and then not watching out he is also vulnerable by Naoya's power punch.

Learning it the hardest way will be good for him after all Lopez is just 24. He's got a long way for his career and will probably face Kambosos with victory.

[Kemarit]

Does anyone know what cause Lopez to move to other weight division? Last Canelo fight showed, that being so self confident and moving to other division ends bad. Why not try to regain belts back? What was all that shouts "I am the best", after winning Lomachenko, for ? Why not make make a second fight against Lomachenko, I am sure Loma will instantly accept it. Or a rematch with Kambosos ?

Perhaps his body is really growing and have problems making the desired 135 lbs. Looking at his frame, it's a natural process that he will have to grow and can't make that weight anymore. So for sure that is one reason that they decided to go up to 140 lbs. Although 135 lbs has a lot of champions in Davis and Haney, but eventually this two will also have to go and move up and Lopez will have the advantage since he is the first one to do it. Even Ryan Garcia might be targeting this weight. in his fight against Tagoe, it is on a catch weight of 138 lbs. So this is a good move for Teofimo Lopez.

[bbc.reporter]

Does anyone know what cause Lopez to move to other weight division? Last Canelo fight showed, that being so self confident and moving to other division ends bad. Why not try to regain belts back? What was all that shouts "I am the best", after winning Lomachenko, for ? Why not make make a second fight against Lomachenko, I am sure Loma will instantly accept it. Or a rematch with Kambosos ?

It cannot be compared, I reckon. I am not very certain how good Pedro Campa is in the ring, however, on Canelo's move to a higher weight division, his team has underestimated Bivol. Bivol was discovered to be one of the kings of light heavyweight where he has been holding a WBA title since 2017. Lopez's father might have chosen an opponent that he knows his son can knockout hehehe.

[Darker45]

LOL! Nice choice of an opponent for Teofimo Lopez. With all his loud mouth he ends up fighting against an unknown hermit from Mexico. Well, this is probably needed after his sensational loss to Kambosos. He must had a hard time accepting and recovering from it. So he definitely needs to have a tune-up fight. This is going to be his first fight after that terrifying loss in November last year, after all. We'll see whether Teofimo is really making a come back in this fight.

[Dave1]

What do you expect? He is under Top rank which is good at somewhat making their fighters good specially after a big lost. So I would agree that this is a cherry pick fight for Lopez entering a new territory at 140 lbs. So no more big fights for Haney or Davis at 135 lbs. Although we have seen Davis fight at this division already and winning a belt against a weak champion. Good for Lopez if he can win this fight and then call the other champion and established himself again.

Most probably. I don't see Campa among the top fighters in the division but this is a comeback after a loss, they are still building back his confidence to fight top contenders after with Campa.

They'd have to make this comeback impressive so fighting a fading boxer will be great for him. Its however very shameful if for instance he lose.

Yes, Campa obviously has the experience, but I don't think he can deal with the power of Lopez even if he moves up to this division.

And there's no sense in him having a rematch with Kambosos since he lost to Haney. And for sure Haney might not give him that opportunity since he just beat the man who beat him. So the next best move is to go up in weight try to fight an easy fighter and win.

[TopTort777]

Does anyone know what cause Lopez to move to other weight division? Last Canelo fight showed, that being so self confident and moving to other division ends bad. Why not try to regain belts back? What was all that shouts "I am the best", after winning Lomachenko, for ? Why not make make a second fight against Lomachenko, I am sure Loma will instantly accept it. Or a rematch with Kambosos ?

It cannot be compared, I reckon. I am not very certain how good Pedro Campa is in the ring, however, on Canelo's move to a higher weight division, his team has underestimated Bivol. Bivol was discovered to be one of the kings of light heavyweight where he has been holding a WBA title since 2017. Lopez's father might have chosen an opponent that he knows his son can knockout hehehe.

That is why I wish Lopez to be KOed, as he is to much arrogant (yes, I am evil). Such easy fights never end good. You underestimate your opponent, and then get in troubles and end with decision after a good beating. On one hand Lopez tactics is understandable - they need to gain confidence before next big fight. On the other - if you are a real champion, you do not look for easy ways.

[bisdak40]

The arrogant father and son duo also dismissed a Loma rematch before the Kambosos fight. They're not man enough. They forgot that Lomachenko donated personal money of around $800,000 to them as additional payment because they demanded more money, something promoter Bob Arum cannot satisfy due to the pandemic. And Teofimo barely beat an injured version of Lomachenko who undergo surgery right after the fight.

Yeah, I remember that. Loma did that so the fight will happen as planned even to the extent of lowering his purse on that fight. I think that they have seen something that if they give Loma the rematch they would lose but karma still hits them as Lopez lost to his mandatory opponent in Kambosos.

I hope this unknown Pedro Campa upsets Teofimo Lopez.

I also do hope that this would happen too but i think Top Rank is now calculating every move they made on Lopez's career so as to not repeat the same fate against Kambosos because we may not like his personality but Lopez is a draw in boxing because he is a knockout artist.

[Baofeng]

Seems everyone is hating on Teofimo Lopez hehehe, I'm not surprised though, arrogant and even if he lost to George Kambosos, he and his father thinks he win that fight.

And I would agree that this is a cherry pick fight made by Top Rank, no question about it, picking a fighter that Lopez might score a win by a knock out, if not show us his talent again. Still one month to go and for sure we gonna see Sr talk about his son and then bad mouth Campa.

[Hypnosis00]

No other way but to go up, I hope he can still bring the power and he can bounce back from a bad lose against Kambasos. I've seen enough of Teofimo Lopez, IMO, he is not a discipline boxer so I'd go with Pedro Campa to win here.

[yazher]

What do you expect? He is under Top rank which is good at somewhat making their fighters good specially after a big lost. So I would agree that this is a cherry pick fight for Lopez entering a new territory at 140 lbs. So no more big fights for Haney or Davis at 135 lbs. Although we have seen Davis fight at this division already and winning a belt against a weak champion. Good for Lopez if he can win this fight and then call the other champion and established himself again.

Yes! gladly they haven't matched him with someone who is stronger than him in this division and he can have some warm-up with this upcoming fight before getting a chance to fight a champion. If he gives an outstanding victory with this one, I'm sure they quickly give him a chance to fight a champion because no one really wants to delay him when he is getting pumped up in this category. He can actually quickly adapt to this weight and bring both his power and speed to this weight class which will become one of the biggest challenges for his upcoming opponent.