Teofimo Lopez is sitting down with his management and legal team to figure out if he actually wants to keep the WBA in his plans moving forward. The sanctioning body just ordered him to defend his welterweight belt against mandatory challenger Jack Catterall, and the immediate reaction from Lopez’s camp tells you everything.
“NEWS: Teofimo Lopez’s team says 3 weeks ago Gilberto Mendoza personally assured them the Catterall fight wouldn’t be ordered & Lopez could pursue a bigger fight. He’ll meet with his managers, Keith Connolly & Mike Borao, & legal team to decide if he wants to allow the WBA to be part of his future plans. #boxing,” sa
