Teofimo Lopez Claims Turki Alalshikh Fired Him

Teofimo Lopez posted on social media tonight, saying he’d been “fired” by Turki Alalshikh, suggesting that their partnership has ended. If WBO gentle welterweight champion Lopez (22-1, 13 KOs) is fired by Turki, financially, it might be a major blow to his profession. He wouldn’t be preventing in Turki’s occasions.

Turki Alalshikh’s Silence

Turki hasn’t made a press release confirming what Teofimo is saying about terminating their working relationship.

Just lately, Lopez had been pushing laborious, attempting to get a struggle towards unified welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. He hoped Turki would assist make that struggle occur. If Lopez has been fired, his probabilities of getting the Boots fights develop into much less seemingly.

Ennis is concentrated on capturing the final two belts wanted for him to develop into undisputed. He wasn’t enthusiastic about delaying his aim to defend towards Teofimo.

Jaron Ennis: Belts Over Paydays

In contrast to different fighters, centered on cash, Jaron (34-0, 29 KOs) cares extra about competing. So, he’d somewhat obtain his objectives than take outing for a pleasant payday towards Teofimo Lopez or different fighters. Ennis is in a race towards time.

It’s extra important for Ennis to seize the belts as rapidly as doable as a result of it’s develop into more and more tougher for him to make the 147-lb restrict. Taking outing to defend towards Teo would make it tougher for him to realize his aim. He in all probability ought to have moved as much as 154 over a 12 months in the past, however he’s chosen to remain to seize the belts. Larger fights are ready for Boots at 154, however he’s decided to remain at 147 for so long as it takes.

Barboza Battle: Poor Efficiency

Teofimo lately defended his WBO title efficiently towards Arnold Barboza Jr. on Turki’s Instances Sq. occasion in New York Metropolis on Might 2nd. It wasn’t an thrilling efficiency by Teo, who primarily was clowning round, showboating, and utilizing a Shakur-esque fashion, and didn’t try and make the struggle entertaining for the followers who ordered the occasion on PPV.

It was ugly to observe, and one of many worst fights on the cardboard. Devin Haney’s conflict towards Jose Ramirez took the honors as essentially the most unwatchable struggle.

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— Teofimo Lopez (@TeofimoLopez) Might 27, 2025

I simply obtained fired, guys. #Boxing

Nevertheless, earlier than issues get higher, unhealthy issues should occur first! #Resurrection

— Teofimo Lopez (@TeofimoLopez) Might 28, 2025