Trainer Teofimo Lopez Sr. has set his sights on unified welterweight champion Terence Crawford as the next opponent for his son, Teo, following his recent victory over Jamaine Ortiz. Lopez Sr. believes that Crawford will be an easy target for Teofimo’s power, ensuring a win. However, it seems unlikely that Lopez Sr. will be able to secure a fight with Crawford after his son’s lackluster performance against Ortiz. The chances of a successful bout against Crawford are slim, especially considering the scoring in Teofimo’s title defense against Ortiz. With such scoring, it is highly unlikely that Crawford would be able to win a decision against Teofimo. Lopez Sr. is determined to remove Jamaine from the sport due to his unconventional fighting style, which he believes does not belong in boxing. Jamaine’s ability to make Teofimo miss and land combinations made him look bad in their fight. Despite the doubters, Lopez Sr. expresses his desire to see a fight between Terence Crawford and Teofimo, as he believes Crawford’s style will leave openings for them to exploit. However, even if Crawford agrees to the fight, it may be a tough sell on pay-per-view due to Teo’s diminishing popularity following his performance against Ortiz. Fans have not forgotten his lackluster showings against Sandor Martin and George Kambosos Jr. Lopez Sr. remains confident in his son’s abilities, stating that his power will be difficult for anyone to overcome, including Crawford. He believes that Teofimo will continue to excel against bigger opponents and sees a potential victory against Crawford as a significant addition to his son’s resume. While open to negotiations, Lopez Sr. also expresses interest in a fight between Teofimo and Ryan Garcia.
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