TEOFIMO LOPEZ has seemingly announced his retirement from boxing – just hours after his stunning world title upset.
The American shocked the world early on Sunday morning by dethroning WBO and Ring Magazine super-lightweight champion Josh Taylor.
GETTYTeofimo Lopez became WBO and Ring Magazine super-lightweight champion early on Sunday morning[/caption]
GETTYThe American dethroned Scotland’s Josh Taylor to become a two-weight champion[/caption]
INSTAGRAM@TEOFIMOLOPEZThe Takeover seemingly announced his retirement from boxing just hours after his wold title win[/caption]
Former unified lightweight king Lopez looked like his old self as he cruised to a points victory over the Scot at Theater at Madison Square Garden.
The 25-year-old – who has had boxing concerned for his mental well-being over the last year – hinted that he would walk away from the sport moments after becoming a two-division champion.
And he’s seemingly stuck to his word, writing on Instagram alongside a picture of himself as a child with his dad: “What a relief!
“Retired at the Top. Thank you boxing for the amazing life you’ve provided for myself and my entire loved ones!
“THE DOUBLE-GREATEST #JesusIsKing.”
Scores of Lopez’s 841,000 followers were quick to comment, with one saying: “Great fight last night.
“You put in a show. Great career too. God bless. Stay up!”
Another said: “Well done but your too young to retire.
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“But ultimately you know what’s best….don’t regret like Prince Naseem did.”
And another said: “Great performance. Beautiful Boxing. Great career.”
One remarked: “Bro what? this gotta be a joke
Another chimed in: “Sometimes it’s bigger then boxing.
“He must be dealing with a lot in life and want to focus on that.
APTeofimo Lopez inflicted the first loss of Josh Taylor’s professional career[/caption]
“It’s nothing wrong with that mental health it’s more important.”
Defeat to Lopez was the first of Taylor’s professional career, but he offered no excuses.
He said: “It wasn’t my best, but the better man won.
“I felt amazing in the gym. Congratulations to Teofimo.
“I’d love to do it again. The lay-off had nothing to do with it. I’ve got no excuses, he was the better man tonight.”