Teofimo Lopez knows his value and turning down small money of $2.8 million recently was wise — due to this.
He knows he, Nayoa Inoue and Keyshawn Davis are the biggest stars his promoter Bob Arum and Top Rank have remaining now, with their ESPN deal due to expire later this year, moreover.
Lopez is their biggest star in America which is their bread and butter at the end of the day and his patience has paid off now per Ring Magazine on X via Fight Hype:
“Bob Arum has revealed that Teofimo Lopez is in talks for a three-fight deal with Turki Alalshikh: “The Saudis stepped up to the plate and Top Rank is pleased with the offer. Now it’s up to Teofimo… I think Teofimo will like the package the Saudis have presented.” [@FightHype]”
Good.
Well deserved, furthermore.
Lopez has new management and coach but of course his pops is still there with him.
Surely the above will be too good an offer to turn down and offer they can’t refuse.
