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Teofimo Lopez: “I’m not a racist,” explains Crawford’s conversations, rejects banana accusations and focuses on the path to potential mega struggle

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Teofimo Lopes today told the media that he was not a racist and that people mistakenly thought that he sent bananas to the wardrobe Keyshawn Davis during the week of his fight with Denys Berinchyk.

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The featherlight master WBO Lopez (21-1, 13 KO) cleaned some of the comments about Terenka Crawford. He says they already talked about it and informed him that he was just trying to fight him.

For Teofimo to have a chance to get a great mega, fighting Crawford, he must win his upcoming match with Arnold Barboza Jr. On May 2 at the Times Square in Fresh York. IN

“I Think Tank did what he had to. It was a great fight. I think they should make a rematch – said Teofimo Lopez to media Asked about his thoughts about the fight against Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach. “I felt that Roach had done enough when it comes to combinations, but at that moment it doesn’t matter. This is a boxing business, guys – said Lopez, asked what he thinks about a tank, which knee in ninth place.

Lopez is one of the few people who thought that the lightweight champion WBA Gervont Davis did enough to win his fight against Lamont Roach last Saturday. Teofimo did not seem too worried about the fact that the tank was taking their knee and the judge blows up the call in ninth place.

“I still think Gervont will win with Shakur. Me and Crawford joined. So we have already talked about what it is. He asked me what he was all about, and I said, “I’m trying to fight you all. I am trying to fight you at the age of 154 – said Teofimo about the removal of matters from Terenka Crawford about some racist comments he made in the media.

“The whole thing was basically. He is [Crawford] He will not fight anyone until he gets Canelo, who is in September and at the stadium Allegian [in Las Vegas]. So all these things are a window for me. So, now I can do everything, it’s a sparring session [with Crawford]. “

Teofimo will have to win all three of his fights on a contract with Turka Alalshikhh to have a chance to fight Crawford, because he will not bother if he is beaten. Some fans believe that Teo will lose all three fights with Turk’s contract.

Refusal of racism

“They don’t hate good ones. They were wonderful – said Lopez asked about people about his achievements. “It’s just a part. This is competition and currency. No matter what it is, I am a master. I am the only master [at the Fatal Fury press conference] at this table. I am alone.

“We are all racists, each of us. Do you know why? Because we are against one true breed that is most vital. Human breed. We are all divided, all. 10,000 religions all of us. We are all black. I have an African tattoo. I have Africa there. They said that the first human being was a monkey named Lucy. I’m not a racist. This is not racist, “Teofimo said asked why he is saying racist things.

“That’s how you take it. Banana is potassium. Represent the subject. You added a stereotype. Everything I did with Banana, eating and laughing at it. You thought I sent it ***, “said Teofimo about the media and fans who believe that he sent a banana box to the Hotel room Keyshawn Davis during his week’s fight with the WBO Lightweight Denys Berinchyk champion on February 14.

Last updated on 03/03/2025

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Hrgovic claims Dave Allen has a ‘loser mentality’

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Hrgovic strongly disagreed and mocked Allen’s approach to the fight while discussing his opponent.

“Yes, that’s his loser mentality. That’s what he achieved throughout his career. That’s why he suffered 10 defeats and I suffered one defeat,” Hrgovic told iFL TV.

“It’s just an underdog mentality. I just take the pressure off myself like, ‘I’m a Doncaster boy.’ I’m here to fight the good fight. I don’t have to win. It puts pressure on him.”

“You know, it’s a loser’s mentality. So OK, I’ll take the pressure. I have to win. I’m a winner.

“He always had this mentality. ‘I’m fat. I don’t train. I don’t need to win. I’m tiny’. Come on, man. Don’t make excuses your whole life. Just train, be professional and go for the win.

“I expect him to be the best version of himself because this is a huge opportunity for him and it’s his hometown. I expect him to be in good shape.

“I think I’m definitely a tougher fight for him than Zhang. Zhang is aged, aged.

“I can also be fat if I don’t train and if I drink beer. I can be fat and be a journeyman and come to every fight and just say, ‘I don’t have to win.’ I’m here to fight the good fight. “

“I think I’m better. I’m faster. I’m better in all aspects of the fight. But you know, it’s heavyweight boxing. Anything can happen and he’s a brave guy. He always comes forward and steps up to the fight. So I think it’ll be a good fight.”

Hrgovic comes into the fight after a tough recent run that has included physical fights with Daniel Dubois, Joe Joyce and David Adeleye. He defeated Joyce and Adeleye after losing to Dubois, with both victories coming after tough rounds and bulky rallies.

The fight will be the main event of Saturday’s heavyweight gala in Doncaster.

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If Oleksandr Usyk loses to Verhoeven, he will immediately be stripped of his world title

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Oleksandr Usyk will immediately be stripped of world title if he loses to Verhoeven

The situation surrounding all of Oleksandr Usyk’s world champion titles has already been determined before his fight with kickboxer Rico Verhoeven.

The WBC controversially put its belt on the line before this fight, meaning that Verhoeven, despite having little or no chance of winning, could win the belt in May 23 in Egypt.

The WBA announced today that the fight will count as a successful world title defense if Usyk wins, but the challenger will not be able to claim the belt, even if it causes seismic shocks. If this happens, a committee will meet on next steps.

The IBF has taken a similar stance, but while Verhoeven cannot win that title either, the sanctioning body will immediately declare the heavyweight belt vacant if Usyk loses.

The conditions under which Usyk can fight to remain champion are as follows:

1. If Usyk loses on May 23, 2026, the IBF heavyweight title will be immediately declared vacant.

2. If Usyk wins on May 23, 2026, the IBF will recognize the WBC’s position in the rotation and will order an IBF mandatory fight for one hundred and eighty (180) days thereafter.

3. If the WBA grants special permission, the IBF will recognize the WBA’s position in the rotation and order an IBF mandatory fight for one hundred and eighty (180) days thereafter.

4. The IBF reserves the right to change the mandatory deadline in the event of significant delays in the rotation.

After the fight with Verhoeven, Usyk will be ordered to face WBC mandatory Agit Kabayel, and promoter Frank Warren is sure that he will be stripped of the belt if he does not fulfill his obligation.

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