Ryan Garcia revealed in an interview that he needs to combat Teofimo Lopez subsequent. He says he’s already messaged Teofimo (22-1, 13 KOs) on social media, saying, “Let’s run it.”
Garcia (24-2, 20 KOs) states that he’s nicely conscious that Teofimo and Shakur Stevenson are speaking about eager to combat subsequent. He says he doesn’t care. His combat with Lopez will likely be “extra thrilling” than a Shakur-Lopez conflict.
Saudi Plans Disrupted
The Saudis must change instructions as a result of they reportedly have been making an attempt to arrange the combat between Teofimo and Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs). With Garcia’s giant following on social media, a combat between him and WBO gentle welterweight champion Lopez could be big on PPV.
Teofimo would possible must agree to maneuver as much as welterweight as a result of Ryan has outgrown the 140-lb division. His final combat was at welterweight in opposition to Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero.
If Garcia, 27, will get his want and the Lopez combat is made, he must put in additional effort than he did in his loss to Rolly. Ryan was reportedly paid $20 million for that combat, and he didn’t present a lot effort in making an attempt to win after getting dropped in spherical two. There was no effort. Followers anticipated Kingry to go down swinging, however he did the alternative by avoiding exchanges with Romero after his dangerous begin.
Garcia vs. Rolly punch stats
Ryan Garcia: 65 connects of 210 pictures for 31%
Rolando Romero: 57 of 280 for 20%
Why He Skipped the Rematch
“That’s the one I need,” stated Ryan Garcia to Cigar Discuss eager to combat Teofimo Lopez. “It makes me excited as a result of I come again and beat Rolly. They’re like, ‘Yeah, you beat Rolly. Who cares?’ If I come again and beat Teofimo, that’s an even bigger assertion. I do know all people would rely me out once more, identical to Devin Haney.”
Followers on social media have blended reactions at this time, with some in favor of a Garcia vs. Teofimo combat whereas others view it as problematic. Some doubt that it’ll occur on account of Lopez’s negotiations with Shakur. Teo must abandon that combat, and he’s already stated that he needs to combat Shakur first, then Ryan .
“It excites me as a result of I do know it could be the appropriate timing for me, as a result of I really feel extra concerned in it, and I really feel my aura is again within the sport. I simply know I’ll beat him,” stated Kingry about Teofimo. “My fashion, I simply know I’ll beat him pretty simple. I’m going to place a beating on him dangerous, like swollen up identical to Devin Haney.”
Ryan selecting to combat Lopez relatively than avenging his current loss to Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero could be a nasty look within the eyes of some followers. Rolly beat Ryan by a 12-round unanimous resolution on Might 2, 2025, at Instances Sq. in New York. Romero dropped Garcia within the second spherical and received by the scores 115-112, 118-109, and 115-112.
Garcia’s Message to Lopez
“His protection doesn’t seem to be he’ll be capable to cease my pictures,” stated Garcia about Lopez. “Hook, proper hand, he will get hit with each. For me, the timing is correct, and that’s the combat I need. I even messaged him at this time. I stated, ‘Let’s get this going, bro. If you wish to run this, let’s run it. If you need a giant combat, let’s go.’”
Garcia didn’t say what the response was from Lopez, if any. Lopez didn’t point out that he’s been known as out at this time by Ryan.
Shakur’s Plans Are in Bother
“I don’t wish to see that s***. I wish to see us go,” stated Ryan in reacting to being instructed that Teofimo is making an attempt to combat Shakur Stevenson subsequent. “I simply don’t suppose it could be as thrilling as me and Teofimo.”
Shakur received’t be glad to be taught that Ryan is making an attempt to take the Teofimo combat proper out from below his nostril. He’s relying on that match taking place now that Gervonta Davis is busy preventing Jake Paul on November 14th.
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Final Up to date on 08/29/2025
