By Jim Calfa: An offended Josh Taylor says he’s going to ship Teofimo Lopez into retirement this Saturday, June tenth, when he will get him contained in the ring.
WBO mild welterweight champion Taylor (19-0, 13 KOs) believes that Teofimo will dangle up his gloves after he places a foul “beating” on him of their headliner on ESPN and ESPN+.
Teofimo, 25, is simply too younger and getting paid an excessive amount of cash by Prime Rank for him to retire after a one-sided loss to Taylor. Even when Teo loses, which he doubtless will, he’ll proceed combating however have to be moved extra fastidiously by his promoters.
This struggle will give a very good indication of the route Teofimo’s profession will probably be heading in. If he loses to Taylor in a one-sided affair, it could be protected to say that he’s not lower out to be competing at 140.
In Teofimo’s two earlier fights at mild welterweight, he was unremarkable, beating Sandor Martin and Pedro Campa.
Teofimo (18-1, 13 KOs) has appeared off the mark lately and hasn’t put in a top quality efficiency since his victory over Vasyl Lomachenko three years in the past in 2020.
Some imagine Teofimo did nicely in that struggle as a result of Lomachenko fought with an injured shoulder and didn’t begin throwing punches till the seventh. When Loma lastly did open up along with his offense, he dominated Teofimo.
Josh Taylor: “Simply with the issues he says and the issues that he does. Mentally, he’s a mouse, and he’s obtained already obtained the the doubts in his thoughts, and I’m going to cement them, and I’m going to place this man into retirement after I’ve provided that a lot of a beating, and that’s education,” Taylor stated to Prime Rank Boxing.
Teofimo Lopez: “A mouse or a moose? Which one is i?
Taylor: “A mouse.”
Teofimo: “F**ok yeah, I really like that emotion.”
Taylor: “That is mighty. You’re a mouse.”
Teofimo: “Thanks for the praise. Man, I can’t wait. I’m going to f**ok this man up. I can’t wait. It’s going to be enjoyable.”
Taylor: “You’re going to be on hearth. I’m going to make you’re employed that your lungs are going to be exploding.”
Teofimo: “What do I’ve to lose? I’m Teofimo towards all odds. A man that is available in there when everybody thinks he’s achieved. I provide you with guys what you need, however I’m not going to offer you what you want till June tenth. That is boxing.”
Taylor: “This man is a chunk of s**t.”
Teofimo: “Don’t shake your self. I’m not only a piece. I’m all of it. Why do you go on the market along with your Scottish gown?”
Taylor: “You’re going to really feel the wrath, boy. Belief me; you’re going to really feel it.”
Teofimo: “That’s all garbage, mate.”