Comments Thread For: Bob Arum: Teofimo Lopez-Boots Ennis is 'fight we want'

[BrankoB]

To start with, really not sure about Teo at 147. Shouldn't he test the water first before going in against a big and powerful Ennis? Unless he's just looking for a big payday before retiring. I know Boots didn't look that great in his last outing, but I still think he will be a big favorite against the unstable Lopez.

I agree with you. Teo's big advantage at 135 was his size (and power). Once he moved to 140 the KOs largely disappeared (except for Campa) which means that he is no longer bigger and stronger than the guys he is fighting. Moving up to 147 and fighting Boots straight up could be a career damaging mistake for Teo because he is probably not going to have enough power to hurt Boots and Boots will definitely have enough power to hurt Teo.

[SteveM]

To start with, really not sure about Teo at 147. Shouldn't he test the water first before going in against a big and powerful Ennis? Unless he's just looking for a big payday before retiring. I know Boots didn't look that great in his last outing, but I still think he will be a big favorite against the unstable Lopez.

Karen would have given Teo fits - Teo doesn't belong at 147 as Pitbull and Rolly never belonged at 140, as Josh Taylor never belonged at 147 so never moved up and as a whole host of Tank victims never belonged at 135 but moved up anyway for the money. Oh, but the money's so good - just get a grip on yourself.

Oh, whats that funny word. Money. And Teo's camp worried TR can't afford both fighter's fees because of the amount of money involved. A large bag, as they say. So now we know this is strictly bizness at best and a cash out at worst.

[SteveM]

I agree with you. Teo's big advantage at 135 was his size (and power). Once he moved to 140 the KOs largely disappeared (except for Campa) which means that he is no longer bigger and stronger than the guys he is fighting. Moving up to 147 and fighting Boots straight up could be a career damaging mistake for Teo because he is probably not going to have enough power to hurt Boots and Boots will definitely have enough power to hurt Teo.

it's a cash out - simple as that - lets see how often he trots out that "Takeover" line

[Mammoth]

Is this the Bobfather’s way of cashing out Teo ???

Yes..........

[Muchen]

Booty ennis just gonna hide at 147 fighting guys coming up from 135. Pathetic.

Teo and his promoter are name dropping Boots, not the other way around. Teo is at 140 by the way.

[MulaKO]

Yes..........

Yeah that was my thinking
Teo gonna catch it real bad imo
Not even Reynoso’s best potion will help him here

[MulaKO]

Karen would have given Teo fits - Teo doesn't belong at 147 as Pitbull and Rolly never belonged at 140, as Josh Taylor never belonged at 147 so never moved up and as a whole host of Tank victims never belonged at 135 but moved up anyway for the money. Oh, but the money's so good - just get a grip on yourself.

Oh, whats that funny word. Money. And Teo's camp worried TR can't afford both fighter's fees because of the amount of money involved. A large bag, as they say. So now we know this is strictly bizness at best and a cash out at worst.

I only have one question for you ; do you think Boots knows about this ????
Hmmmmmm

[crimsonfalcon07]

I'll believe it's sincere when both parties have signed contracts, and even then, someone is going to get injured or sick anyway first.

[LAchargers373]

At least teo will sign for the fight boots will say he doesn’t know about negotiations turn down the fight and tell his plans at a later date ROFL

[57Blues]

sorry booty only wants unifications

when fight season gets slow the promo boys start talking not always making sense or telling truths but still they step in to fill the void.........as if there is not enough of a void right now in Boxing..