IN an fascinating transfer going ahead, Teofimo Lopez has added high coach Eddy Reynoso to his crew. The hook-up is unsurprising given the blossoming relationship between Lopez and Reynoso’s prize asset, Canelo Alvarez. ‘The Takeover’ has been invited out to coach with Canelo prior to now and the pair lately loved some gentle sparring.
Will probably be fascinating to see how the dynamic works out, as Joey Gamache was beforehand a part of the setup earlier than exiting. Teofimo Lopez Sr will stay in camp. Teofimo Jr’s profession has hit a little bit of a lull since a summer season 2023 win over Josh Taylor. That was Lopez’s second large profession victory, including to a 2020 win over Vasyl Lomachenko that rocketed him up the pound-for-pound rankings on the cusp of turning into a star.
A yr’s inactivity, ending in a decent loss to George Kambosos Jr left Teo’s prospects on ice as he toiled to rebuild. The Taylor win actually reignited his profession, however performances in opposition to Sandor Martin and Jamaine Ortiz round that success confirmed Teofimo’s frustration at coping with sure types. Lopez has been linked with a Devin Haney combat and can want each final ounce of worthwhile recommendation on chopping off the ring successfully, which has induced Lopez points when dealing with fleet-footed movers.
Eddy Reynoso has had blended success with fighters not named Canelo. Luis Nery and Ryan Garcia handed by the Reynoso coaching camp, whereas Oscar Valdez has received a world title beneath Eddy. Reynoso is nice at sealing up defensive leaks, and Lopez’s athletic items, mixed with Eddy’s backfoot self-discipline, can assist mould a stronger fighter. Lopez presently holds the WBO super-lightweight title, recording a profitable defence over Steve Claggett in Florida on the finish of June.
