Teo Lopez responds to the backlash

Your the “B” side Teo. Beat Loma, THEN start demanding money and acting Primadonna-ish.

Talked so much **** but now its just feeding his family? :lol1::lol1: take the fight coward. i agree, 1.2m, shut up and fight. if the *****in ensues, loma should dump him and fight someone else. these up coming guys gotta jump on these opportunities.

They can pretend all they want. Lopez is being paid his highest purse ever, and this is during the pandemic. He spoke about how Lomachenko doesn’t want the fight on so many occasions. He even accused Lomachenko of hiding in New York last week. Now the actual fact is Lomachenko has made concessions in taking a reduction to what he would have made had the fight happened in April, and here we have Lopez not willing to. Those are the facts, I couldn’t care less what some of these cheerleaders say. Let’s stick to the facts here. I know! I mean, but for all of the trash those two talked for three years, people would have a kinder heart toward Lopez. Well, maybe. He's a damn fool if the thinks people are going to understand when, during a recession and global pandemic, Lopez says that he can't feed his family with a $1,200,000 pay day. He's certainly getting some boos from the gallery for that remark. And you are right; it certainly is a bad look when Loma makes a concession but Lopez can't. Also, I posted this in a different thread, but there is an elephant in the room that no one is talking about really, and it is this: What is the value of having the privilege to fight for all the belts in the lightweight division and having the chance to unify at age 23? How much is that worth? How often does that opportunity come along? I bet a boxer who believes in himself would take that opportunity for zero dollars just to have a chance to make history. It might not happen again for another decade or longer. And he's passing this up because 1.2 million is not enough .... Guarantee that there's a 100 other boxers out there that would take this fight for just $100,000.

^^^^ Yes. My sentiments exactly. I mean, it's obvious. And anyone who asks why is it that Vasyl was paid more for fighting Linares, Pedraza, etc. ... Well, that should be obvious—he was a two division champion, and then a three division champion. Lopez is a division champion. And that's the reason why. They can pretend all they want. Lopez is being paid his highest purse ever, and this is during the pandemic. He spoke about how Lomachenko doesn’t want the fight on so many occasions. He even accused Lomachenko of hiding in New York last week. Now the actual fact is Lomachenko has made concessions in taking a reduction to what he would have made had the fight happened in April, and here we have Lopez not willing to. Those are the facts, I couldn’t care less what some of these cheerleaders say. Let’s stick to the facts here.

I personally have issues with boxers demanding a fight, accusing the other of ducking them, then when given the fight, they then proceed to duck that fight over the highest payday they would earn. I have seen that with Bradley v Khan, Wilder v Joshua, Ortiz v Joshua, GGG v Canelo (I know they fought in the end), BJS v Canelo, Smith v Canelo etc... So whilst boxers shouldn’t care what the fans think, we the fans have the rights to criticise and call out their clout chasing. ^^^^ Yes. My sentiments exactly. I mean, it's obvious. And anyone who asks why is it that Vasyl was paid more for fighting Linares, Pedraza, etc. ... Well, that should be obvious—he was a two division champion, and then a three division champion. Lopez is a division champion. And that's the reason why.

So, you're admitting that you have no way of confirming that 3.25 million is a pay cut. You're setting yourself up again to look the fool :rofl: According to the outlet, the Ukrainian boxer will receive 4,5 million dollars. https://112.international/sport/lomachenko-to-get-highest-payday-for-his-next-bout-against-lopez-48720.html And by the way, nice way of avoiding another Molly whoppery by blocking me from the thread. I wouldn't have said anything but you made another post and then quickly blocked me. A move only a craven would make.

Put up or chit the pluck up. Crawford is no joke. Also he likes fishing.. he put Omaha back on the map.

why you typing up all that non sense? no one got time for that! obviously lopez does care what the fans think as he's a very sensitive person. LOL dude has no control over his emotions. ESPN doesn't need anything they will live if this fight does not happen they have a ton of other sports to put on. I personally have issues with boxers demanding a fight, accusing the other of ducking them, then when given the fight, they then proceed to duck that fight over the highest payday they would earn. I have seen that with Bradley v Khan, Wilder v Joshua, Ortiz v Joshua, GGG v Canelo (I know they fought in the end), BJS v Canelo, Smith v Canelo etc... So whilst boxers shouldn’t care what the fans think, we the fans have the rights to criticise and call out their clout chasing.

Lmfao at a Davis fan calling someone overhyped and overrated Yep the irony. The guy isn’t really a boxing fan. He admit to that, so am not too hard on him. He is a known Tank fangirl/cheerleader. So you just have to laugh at his posts when it comes to Lomachenko. He was one of those who was accusing Loma of ducking Lopez even before Lopez fought Commey. And it’s all because Tank wouldn’t go anywhere near Loma. So they needed someone to use as their go to blocker (Teo is that blocker).

I believe just 3. Give Teo 2 mil, then.

The real question is, why are people mad at him, yet Crawford makes unreasonable money demands and gets a pass? Seriously comparing a 3 time weight division champ who's headlined several events and is on the p4p list to teo? LMAO.

If I was Teofimo, I wouldn't give a sh^t what fans are saying... https://i.makeagif.com/media/3-15-2015/QQEG4T.gif In this sport fighters have to be a bit Selfish given its history of using fighters up and leaving them to die broke once promoters can no longer make money off of them. Pay him what he wants and make the damn fight! Or else he can just take his Belt, Take a Soft Touch Voluntary Defense and wait for the IBF to order a Mandatory for him. :dunno: Who the F^CK am I or anyone on this forum to tell this man he is "Only Worth 1.2 Million" Imagine someone coming to your job and telling you "Hey You shouldn't get Time-and-a-half for working overtime this is your Job!" :nonono: If his Manager and Team are saying he can and should get more then he has every right to try and get more. ESPN really want this fight so I think he will eventually get more. Unification can't happen without him so pay the Man! This is the only big fight ESPN has at the moment so they need this damn fight to happen.why you typing up all that non sense? no one got time for that! obviously lopez does care what the fans think as he's a very sensitive person. LOL dude has no control over his emotions. ESPN doesn't need anything they will live if this fight does not happen they have a ton of other sports to put on.

How much do you spend watching boxing doe? ??? I spend money on boxing occasionally which is OPTIONAL! I watch boxing because it is something that entertains me because I understand WTF I'm watching. With that being said, just because I'm a fan of something does not give the right to try and tell fighters: Who They Should Fight, How They Should Fight, When They Should Fight, How Much They Should Fight For! Getting back to Teofimo situation, well ESPN are the ones who signed Top Rank to an Exclusive Deal so if anybody that has the right to be upset it is them. However, ESPN also have the money and the Power to tell Arum to get this fight done and just give Teofimo what he wants! So no fighters don't "WORK FOR US" at least not anymore, they now technically work for ESPN, FOX, Showtime, DAZN and whoever else is actually putting the money up to make these fights happen

Negotiations are always ongoing. Maybe Lopez is trying to squeeze more money out. It is a big event but not having that live gate can hurt everybody financially. I really don' care about the negotiations, I would be disappointed if that fight doesn't come off because of negotiations. I don't think that Lopez would beat Loma but would love to watch him try.

If I was Teofimo, I wouldn't give a sh^t what fans are saying... https://i.makeagif.com/media/3-15-2015/QQEG4T.gif In this sport fighters have to be a bit Selfish given its history of using fighters up and leaving them to die broke once promoters can no longer make money off of them. Pay him what he wants and make the damn fight! Or else he can just take his Belt, Take a Soft Touch Voluntary Defense and wait for the IBF to order a Mandatory for him. :dunno: Who the F^CK am I or anyone on this forum to tell this man he is "Only Worth 1.2 Million" Imagine someone coming to your job and telling you "Hey You shouldn't get Time-and-a-half for working overtime this is your Job!" :nonono: If his Manager and Team are saying he can and should get more then he has every right to try and get more. ESPN really want this fight so I think he will eventually get more. Unification can't happen without him so pay the Man! This is the only big fight ESPN has at the moment so they need this damn fight to happen. How much do you spend watching boxing doe?

If I was Teofimo, I wouldn't give a sh^t what fans are saying... https://i.makeagif.com/media/3-15-2015/QQEG4T.gif In this sport fighters have to be a bit Selfish given its history of using fighters up and leaving them to die broke once promoters can no longer make money off of them. Pay him what he wants and make the damn fight! Or else he can just take his Belt, Take a Soft Touch Voluntary Defense and wait for the IBF to order a Mandatory for him. :dunno: Who the F^CK am I or anyone on this forum to tell this man he is "Only Worth 1.2 Million" Imagine someone coming to your job and telling you "Hey You shouldn't get Time-and-a-half for working overtime this is your Job!" :nonono: If his Manager and Team are saying he can and should get more then he has every right to try and get more. ESPN really want this fight so I think he will eventually get more. Unification can't happen without him so pay the Man! This is the only big fight ESPN has at the moment so they need this damn fight to happen.

You don’t know anything about me so why try guess? Not particularly a big fan of Loma really either. But I understand posters like you need to think this otherwise your simple world falls apart Lopez doesn’t decide what he’s worth. The promoters do. You don’t seem to be understanding my point though. The more Loma earns, the smaller percentage his opponent is going to get. The opponents aren’t going to get more just because Loma does. 25% more than Pedraza isn’t fair to you. Why? I get what you are trying to say. The problem with your scenario is that Lomachenko has yet to prove he is a draw. Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez can generate millions fighting anywhere in the world. They are pretty much the only two current fighters that can say that. Those two can definitely offer someone 25 percent (or even less) plus a split because they generate a crapload of money. Thurman took a guarantee of 2.5 million vs Pac getting 10 million. No one said Manny was lowballing Keith because everyone knew Thurman was going to get paid forreal from the back end, and he did. There is no "back end" with Loma. There wouldn't be one even without the pandemic. He isn't a draw and he isn't a ppv star than can generate a "back end". That's why your scenario of Loma's opponents making less is absurd. The smaller percentage an opponent would get ONLY MAKES SENSE if there is a star generating enough to make that smaller percentage a still decent payday. And that ain't Lomachenko yet.

"His opponents will be getting smaller percentages..." Says who? You, some fanboy not even coming a thousand yards near the ring? I have news for you. You don't get to decide what Teofimo is worth. Teofimo does, and he every right to suggest he should command more as an undefeated champion. Are you a boxing fan or are you just crushing on Loma? You don’t know anything about me so why try guess? Not particularly a big fan of Loma really either. But I understand posters like you need to think this otherwise your simple world falls apart Lopez doesn’t decide what he’s worth. The promoters do. You don’t seem to be understanding my point though. The more Loma earns, the smaller percentage his opponent is going to get. The opponents aren’t going to get more just because Loma does. 25% more than Pedraza isn’t fair to you. Why?

Lopez has already lost the battle with this bull****...never earned anywhere near that before and also most fighters except the very highest earners will earn less due to low numbers at the events. Lopez is not a well known name and needs to up his name to get the bigger purses

He knows he's going to lose, maybe badly, and wants to be well compensated for that. And 1.2 million is not being well compensated ? If he doesn’t fight Loma for that amount he’s certainly won’t get it against anyone else Go figure