Via Huck Allan: Undisputed former lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez could face 140-lb second-place fighter Pedro Campa in August in his first bout since being dethroned last November by George Kambosos Jr.
Teofimo will need to get a medical check-up to join the fight with veteran Campa, as he is due to have hand surgery and elbow surgery.
Lance Pugmire reports that Mexican native Pedro Campa is a potential opponent Teofimo could fight next in his first match at the age of 140.
24-year-old Teofimo (16-1, 12 KOs) has been recovering since that Kambosos loss, and he has more than enough time to make his debut at 140.
Initially, there was discussion about Teofimo going up against Arnold Barboza, the highest ranked at 8th WBC, but that fight did not happen.
Top-ranked may feel that Barboza is too risky an opponent for Teofimo to face in his first competition in lightweight, especially given his poor performance against Kambosos .
Throwing Teofimo with Barboza would be a terrible idea, as this guy will likely take advantage of the same flaws as Kambosos did.
For Top Rank considers 30-year-old Campa (33-1-1, 22 KOs) as Teofimo’s next opponent in August, which shows that they are uncomfortable lining him up with a superior opponent. , even the bottom of the table. transit person.
Forget Campa’s 33-1 record in 11 professional years. It’s just filled with top-to-bottom opposition, essentially none of the 35 opponents he’s fought in his career.
“Was told by Bob Arum that after the expected medical announcement, former lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez is being targeted for a 140-pound bout in August in Fort Lauderdale. One official told me the “most promising” enemy was Pedro Campa of Mexico (33-1-1, 22 KOs), ”said Lance Pugmire Twitter about Teofimo Lopez’s next potential rival.
If Teofimo moves quickly into 140, he has a chance to dive in and claim one of four lightweight titles as undisputed champion Josh Taylor.
However, it won’t be a good idea if Teofimo waits too long, because if he moves too slow, he will have to fight Regis Prograis, Jose Ramirez or Gary Antuanne Russell for a rope. band.
The mental weakness Teofimo exhibits against Kambosos will be exploited by Prograis, Ramirez, or Russell. Those guys were too solid for a boxer to fall under adversity like Teofimo.
Campa’s best wins:
- Ivan Alvarez
- Juan Antonio Rodriguez
- Marvin Quintero
- Jose Alfaro
- Jorge Pimentel
At issue is whether Teofimo will pass at 140, as he looks like a wreck before Kambosos. Whether it’s the money Teofimo has made in a short time or he’s never been as good as some feel, he’s been dubbed a one-of-a-kind wonder.
Teofimo’s upset win over Vasyl Lomachenko in October 2020 over a boxer with a shoulder injury, fighting with only one arm.
Even with a one-armed fighter and the advantage of large size, Teofimo barely won the skirmish.
