I notice the only people not giving credit to Teofimo for a well-fought victory tonight are salty Loma fangirls still crying about 3 years ago lol, as expected. Truly the most childish, toxic fanbase in boxing.
Taylor looked flat as a pancake and has looked off for a few nights. He keeps changing trainers too. I am guessing he is deflecting blame, is unteachable or lacks the IQ to add more levels to his game. I barely saw the straight left from him. It was thrown all night in a sweeping manner and he keeps repeating it. Teo figured it out by Rd4 and ran away with the fight. Not impressed at all to be honest.
He also lost to Kambosos, and should have lost to Sandor Matin. Lopez is the most athletically gifted fighter Taylor has ever fought.
What ??? Tyson Fury would have ducked Taylor, Tyson Fury has no power , the only similarities I can think of is IQ.
He raised his level to what we saw vs Loma. Wasn't reckless like we've seen in so many other fights, when he's smart and stands off and lets his opponent come on to his counters, he's a dangerous combination of speed, athleticism and power but wouldn't be shocked if he lost again to someone unheralded. He only seems to perform on the biggest stages against when he's expected to lose, the mental focus isn't there consistently. But if he can keep this level then 140lbs is his for the taking and nobody is on his talent level at 140.
Taylor was that bad, but Teo had him worried and confused. Worried for the power, confused about what do. Couldnt open up for the counter from Lopez and ended up standing in front of him to try to get to him. Teo owned him is the story. We saw how good Lopez can be.
You had your chance to make excuses for Taylor vs Cattaral. TEO came in as a huge underdog. And still beat the snot out of Loudmouth Taylor