TEOFIMO LOPEZ retained his WBO super-lightweight world title with a controversial win over Jamaine Ortiz on Thursday.
The 26-year-old put on a show in Las Vegas – in more ways than one.
Sky Sports boxingTeofimo Lopez walked out into the arena dressed like a ringmaster[/caption]
Sky Sports boxingLopez had a circus-themed ringwalk with a juggler and some clowns[/caption]
Sky Sports boxingA sword swallower was also involved[/caption]
Sky Sports boxingHe walked out to ‘The Greatest Show’[/caption]
Fans branded his extravagant ringwalk as “the best of 2024” after he acquired the services of a CIRCUS.
Lopez, who was dressed as a ringmaster, walked out to ‘The Greatest Show’ from hit movie ‘The Greatest Showman’.
And he was surrounded by different circus acts – including a sword swallower, a juggler and two clowns on stilts.
Boxing fans were left stunned by his incredible entrance, with one person tweeting: “Teofimo Lopez with a spectacular ring walk. This is what will draw more fans to the sport!”
Another added: “TEOFIMO LOPEZ IS WINNING THE BEST RING WALK OF 2024.”
A third wrote: “What a ring walk by Teofimo Lopez .”
While a fourth commented: “This was entertaining!”
Lopez won by unanimous decision, with the judges scoring the bout 117-111, 115-113, 115-113.
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After the fight, he said: “I am champion. I am king. Glory is next for me. None of these guys want to fight me.
“I’ll fight (Terence) Crawford at a catchweight. I’m here. I’m ready. I’ve always been ready.
“I’m younger, prettier, and a two-time unified champion at 25.”
The ring walk included a bearded lady