The WBO Light Welterweight champion Theofimo Lopez chose not to do a face with compulsory challenger Arnold Barboza jr. During today’s big arrival in New York for their battle on Friday, May 2nd, Live on dazn PPV on Times Square.
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Perhaps one of the reasons why Theofimo (21-1, 13 cost) chose not to do a face, that he last time he did, Barboza jr. Clapped over the face after beating his cowboy hat. Barboza jr. Tried to get to Teo so he could mark him back, but never do it. If they did a face-off today, the chances are Barboza jr. Him would have slapped.
No fireworks?
“The trains will keep going, baby. I’m happy, I’m excited, let’s go,” said Arnold Barboza jr. Say Great arrivals in New York City For his fight against the WBO Light Welterweight Champion Theofimo Lopez on Friday, May 2. “I am very excited to share the ring with him. He is an incredible fighter. He is one of the top at 140, isn’t it? ‘
It is premature to call theofimo the ‘top of 140’, because he has not yet fought the WBC champion Alberto Puello, WBA champion Gary Antuanne Russell, or IBF belt Richardson Hitchins.
“But I’m also an incredible fighter. It’s going to be fireworks. Let’s go. I will stick to my game plan. On May 2, it’s time to get active, ‘says Barboza Jr.
This battle is not going to have fireworks, because Teo and Barboza jr. Is not slow. Theofimo has power, but he never consistently attacks his opponents.
“We are here to host a show and warm and take it over for everyone. I come respectful. This is my whole thing. I would always be respectful, but he crossed the border, and we just had to lie there, ‘said Theofimo when he asked him to Barboza jr.
‘Nevertheless, on Friday, May 2, we will deal with business. Champion? I’m the champion, rightly. He is not the champion. He had to work his way, but he is still not there. So my whole thing is that I go there and do what I have to do – to have fun and strike the brakes of this boy, ‘says Theofimo.
Last updated on 04/28/2025
