Last month, Teofimo Lopez had a career defining performance when he stopped Richard Commey in two rounds to capture the IBF lightweight world title at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The victory has now set up a unification with WBA, WBC, WBO champion Vasiliy Lomachenko.

Lopez views Lomachenko as the final chapter for 135-pounds.

Following a clash with Loma, the unbeaten champion would then make the jump to the junior welterweight limit of 140-pounds.

"After I beat Lomachenko, I’d be the undisputed world champion at 22 years of age, God willing, and then after that, somebody in the likes of Jose Ramirez or Josh Taylor at 140. Even Regis Prograis. Big names, top dudes that people probably fear. After 140, when I probably clear out that division, too, I’ll go to 147," Lopez told ESPN.

"When you dream big, you can make those things happen, but you also have to put the hard work in, and the effort. It’s earned, not given. Me and my father, who is my trainer, and my team worked very hard to get to this point. Every time I get into that ring it’s up to me whether I make these dreams happen or not. Fighting Lomachenko, honestly, has already written itself."

Lopez would like to face Lomachenko in New York City, but he indicates that won't likely happen as Loma wants the fight to take place elsewhere.

"[I want] New York. It’s my home and the mecca of boxing, and I think that’s just a great place to have it in, but it ain’t really my say. Loma doesn’t want to fight in New York, so obviously it’ll be probably somewhere else. Probably in the likes of Vegas or Dubai or somewhere in Europe," Lopez said. "The last couple fights have been surreal and amazing at MSG. Every time I’m out there and fight at MSG, it’s just bigger than it was before. It’s a great feeling.

"If anything, I’m the only one that’s actually going up and stepping to these guys. I think it surprises my opponents a lot. To them they think I’m young or inexperienced, but I go out there and I show the world, and them, that I’m not what you think I am. Don’t underestimate me… but I like when they do that — it makes it easier for me."