Teofimo Lopez and Terence Crawford's rivalry took a new turn at the Canelo Alvarez-Edgar Berlanga PBC-Amazon Prime show in Las Vegas, with Lopez comparing Crawford to a tangerine, adding fuel to the fire. The light welterweight champion and the new light middleweight champion have been at loggerheads for some time, trading barbs online before their recent face-off at the event.
Lopez, who is looking for a big fight next on his schedule, has been calling out Crawford for some time. Crawford, however, has not been enthusiastic about the matchup, with his coach, Brian 'BoMac' Mcintyre, even calling it 'not competitive'. This face-off, however, brought their online feud into the public eye.
Heated Exchanges and Twitter Feuds
Lopez, known for his outspoken nature, has been quite vocal about his desire to fight Crawford, even suggesting he would move up in weight to make the fight happen. However, the two have been exchanging barbs on social media for months, with Crawford calling Lopez 'trash' and 'chump'. Lopez responded in kind, calling Crawford 'garbage'.
The Tangerine Analogy
Following their face-off, Lopez took to Twitter, responding to a post that took a veiled jab at Crawford, with a tweet that read: “That Bud 🍁 Sweet like tangerine 🍊.” With this post, Lopez seemingly downplayed Crawford's abilities, suggesting that the champion may not pose as much of a threat as everyone thinks.
The Twitter War Continues
The post described how Crawford initially disengaged only to make a comeback and point his fingers at Lopez's face. The post didn't spare Crawford's fans either. They might have convinced themselves that Crawford was the one who emerged dominant in the situation.
The latest tweet from 'The Takeover' could be just another round in a long-drawn discourse. Before his first light welterweight title defense against Jamaine Ortiz, Teofimo Lopez called out for a fight with Terence Crawford.
A Fight for Legacy and Payday
The fight between Lopez and Crawford has the potential to be a huge event, both for the legacy of both boxers and for the payday they would receive. However, with Crawford's pursuit of a fight with Canelo Alvarez and Lopez's recent struggles, it is uncertain if the two will ever meet in the ring.
A Battle of Words
The back-and-forth between Lopez and Crawford is entertaining, to say the least. Both boxers are confident and outspoken, and their willingness to trade insults is a sign of their competitive spirit. However, only time will tell if these words will ever translate into a fight.
The Future of the Feud
The latest potshot from Teofimo Lopez could spice up the ongoing fracas. However, many fans expect 'Bud' Crawford to come back with a potent riposte as well. As the rivalry continues to heat up, many are left wondering if a fight between these two will ever happen. Only time will tell if these words will ever translate into a fight.
Will Teofimo Lopez and Terence Crawford ever face off in the ring? Only time will tell if this rivalry will ever translate into a fight, or if it will remain a battle of words.
