Teófimo López
ON THE RECORD · 20 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“If you lost and you come back, then you never lost, because you’re a winner,”
Teófimo López · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-23
López spoke about resilience following his victory over Romero.
“I’m a true example of what winning is. It’s about not giving up.”
Teófimo López · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-23
López emphasized the importance of perseverance after claiming the WBA welterweight title.
“the best thing that could have happened to us”
Teófimo López · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
López had previously reflected on the positive impact of his loss to Shakur Stevenson.
“He hit me with a shot that woke me up,”
Teófimo López · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-23
López reflected on being hurt by punches from Romero in the fifth round.
“I just had to stay busy and keep my range against a strong puncher,”
Teófimo López · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-23
López explained his tactical approach to staying at distance against Romero.
“I was just buzzed. I got right back to it. I stayed cool, calm and collected.”
Teófimo López · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-23
López described recovering quickly after being buzzed during the fight.
“I’m just looking forward to the next thing.”
Teófimo López · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-23
López looked ahead to future bouts after winning a world title in his third weight class.
“I don’t think I lose,”
Teófimo López · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Teófimo López rejected the premise of what he might lose in the fight against Rolando Romero.
“But for us to finally get the wheels rolling again and come together as the dynamic duo we are, as father and son – when we’re on the same page and have the same vision and goal, we conquer it. We take over.”
Teófimo López · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Teófimo López explained how he and his father regrouped following his loss.
“Sadly, it had to happen to me at that particular time,”
Teófimo López · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Teófimo López spoke about the timing of his defeat to Shakur Stevenson.
“dropping and stopping dudes”
Teófimo López · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Teófimo López recalled watching Rolando Romero compete at the 2015 US Olympic qualifiers.
“You just aim for greatness. That’s it.”
Teófimo López · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Teófimo López described his focus on aiming for greatness ahead of his title bout.
“This is testing the waters. How can I consider myself ‘The Takeover’ if I’m not taking over?”
Teófimo López · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Teófimo López discussed his mindset regarding moving up in weight to challenge for a title.
“I had just won one of my fights, and I was like: ‘Man, I’ve got you. No pressure,’”
Teófimo López · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Teófimo López recounted offering financial help to Rolando Romero when Romero was struggling.
“We’re definitely going to have somewhat of a chess match in the beginning,”
Teófimo López · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Teófimo López anticipated the early tactical dynamic of his upcoming bout with Rolando Romero.
“It disappeared the moment we signed the contract,”
Teófimo López · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Teófimo López explained that his friendship with Rolando Romero ended once their fight contract was signed.
“Once those punches start coming through, we’ll see how everything changes and how our bodies react.”
Teófimo López · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Teófimo López discussed how the fight against Rolando Romero will evolve once punches land.
“He didn’t need to take it, especially after the layoff he’s had. The fact that he took the fight means he truly believes he can beat me. I take that as an insult to myself.”
Teófimo López · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Teófimo López shared his feelings on Rolando Romero accepting the fight against him.
“It’s too late to dip my foot in and try to test the waters,”
Teófimo López · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Teófimo López explained why he chose an immediate title fight at welterweight instead of a tune-up bout.
“I shouldn’t have taken the fight,”
Teófimo López · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Teófimo López reflected on his January defeat to Shakur Stevenson.