Terence Crawford had a ton to get off his chest. After taking home every major world title at 147 pounds, the 36-year-old has a bunch of time on his hands. He might be currently enjoying his vacation but he’s been paying attention to some of the brazen words of Teofimo Lopez.
The current WBO and Ring Magazine champ at 140 pounds recently made it known that he wants a matchup with Crawford next. Being called out is something that the pound-for-pound star is accustomed to but Lopez didn’t merely leave it at that. He went on a rant claiming that Crawford’s entire welterweight run was fool’s gold and the fighters he beat along the way were essentially shot.
Controversy and trash talk is something that Crawford specializes in. At one point, both fighters were under the promotional thumb of Top Rank. On numerous occasions, they’ve shared the same room and appeared pretty cordial with one another. So why is Lopez taking the time to shred Crawford’s resume? While Crawford isn’t sure, he recently fired back.
“Teofimo Lopez, your little b!tch ass better worry about them little guys that’s on yo ass down there in yo weight class,” wrote Crawford on his social media account. “It’s crazy. Every time I see yo hoe ass, you don’t even look my way, but when you in front of a camera, you got so much to say. You a p-ssy.”
It’s all fun and games with a dash of violence and disrespect but Crawford doesn’t want to be a distraction. In just under a month, Lopez will jump into the ring with Jamaine Ortiz.
There’s a reason why Crawford has given everyone he’s fought a beatdown. Well, obviously his skills are through the roof but also, he never allows anyone to rip away his focus.
Going back-and-forth can be fun but before Lopez flips Crawford the middle finger and throws more shade in his direction, he should probably pay attention to the man that will attempt to take his head off on February 8th.
“Hey Teofimo Lopez, naw real sh!t, good luck in yo fight. Focus on him because he can fight and I don’t want you to look bad worrying about me when you got other problems on yo hands.”