Teófimo Andrés López Rivera famed Teofimo Lopez (12-0, 10 KOs) is set for his next task after dispatching Diego Magdaleno on Feb. 2, he comes up against Edis Tatli (31-2,10 KOs) after his disappointment of not securing a bout with Vasiliy omachenko.
“I don’t need a Lomachenko fight to be a superstar. But I want to be the best and I want to fight the best. This is my last year at lightweight, so after I get that world title, let’s make it happen.!” Teofimo told TopRank press.
“Training camp has been great. It’s been a long time since someone has gone the distance with me, and that’s not changing come Saturday night. We’re working on new things in the gym, focusing on power and changing things up. I’ve shown people some of my arsenal, but no one has seen what I am capable of yet. Against Tatli, I will put on a show. I will steal the show.”
“My last fight (Feb. 2 against Diego Magdaleno) showed some people can withstand my power, but at the end of the day, they all fall.” He said.
“There’s no bad blood with Tatli and me, but I’m still going to kick his ass. I’m still going to beat him up. That I can guarantee. They bumped this fight to a 12-rounder to get me ready for a world title shot. That’s coming soon.”
“All of the hard work that my father and I have put in is starting to pay off. Fans and media have recognized my talents, but I am focused solely on what’s in front of me this Saturday. Every time I fight at MSG, I take over the show, and that’s the plan. I will steal the show.” The highly rated young boxer stated.
Finland native Edis Tatli is perhaps going to be Teofimo’s biggest challenge so far in his young career which begun in 2015. Edis defeated Ghana’s Kwabena Sarfo aka Sarfo Tyson via a round 1 TKO in Barons Areena, Espoo, Finland on Saturday 31, March 2012 and is currently the EBU European Lightweight Titlist.
Edis Tatli is very optimistic of his chances against the current NABA – USA Lightweight champion of a Hunduran decent, Teofimo Lopez.
“I came a long way for this fight because I know I can win. I have been in with the better fighters, and my talent will show on Saturday night.”
“All fighters dream of fighting in America. To fight at Madison Square Garden on a card like this is a dream come true.” He expressed.
The fight is billed Saturday 20, April 2019 at the famous Madison Square Garden in New York, USA.