Bob Arum details Teofimo Lopez’s three-fight deal with the Saudis

Promoter Bob Arum revealed that the Saudis are looking to offer Teofimo Lopez a three-fight contract, which he likes. Arum said it was up to Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) to give the “endorsement.”

They reportedly want Teofimo to fight good opponents. He recently turned down a fight with Subriel Mathias, and Devin Honey says there was an offer that Theo turned down.

Lopez George Cambossos Jr. After winning it in 2021, he didn’t want to sync again. Of course, taking those fights would have worked in Lopez’s favor, because he would have lost them all, and now it will be even worse.

The Saudis want Teofimon as he is still semi-popular but if he loses all three fights he will be in the ‘Who Needs Club’. It will be on the trash heap, and any advertiser will want to go Garbage for Theo. He’ll be another Rolly Romero-type fighter who’s good at promoting the fight but unreliable in the ring.

A three-fight deal

“The Saudis have come to us, and they’ve negotiated a three-fight deal with Teofimo, which we really like. Now the ball is in Teofimo’s court to get his approval,” said Bob Arum, the top ranking promoter. fight About Teofimo Lopez

“The Saudis have stepped up to the plate, and as for Top Rank, we are pleased with the presentation and the event. Now, it’s Teofimo’s case. I’ll be back in Vegas on Saturday, and then I’ll talk to Teofimo and the crowd to see where it goes.

“We are talking to the Saudis (about Teofimo fighting IBF light welterweight champion Richardson Hitchins). We had a great relationship with Theo, but there comes a time when they want to fly a little on their own. That is not unusual. It will happen, but I think Teofimo likes the package that the Saudis have offered, and we will move forward based on it,” Arum said.

Teofimo’s career could be in the dustbin after his three-fight deal with the Saudis expires in early 2026, as there isn’t a single fight between the three that has a good shot to win. Turki Al-Sheikh can’t give Lopez a new relationship if these are his three fights:

1. Richardson Hitchins – Summer
2. Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis – Oct
3. Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Honey 2 Winner or Loser – February 2026

Loser of Garcia-Haney 2 out of 3 is Teo’s winner. Over the past four years, we’ve seen what Lopez looks like in his fights against Steve Clagett, Jamaine Ortiz, Sandor Martin and George Cambossos Jr. .

The later one

The Saudis will not throw mega millions at Teofimo after he leaves. 0-3 In the current contract. I see Eddie Hearn signing Macharum Lopez after his relationship with Turkey and the top flight ended. They signed 36-year-old Liam Smith, who hasn’t fought in two years since 2023 and is coming off a knockout loss to Chris Eubank Jr.

If Matchroom is willing to sign Smith, they will be all over Theo, and invest in a rebuild like they did with Anthony Joshua. It doesn’t work with him, and he won’t be effective if he loses a three-match losing streak against Lopez. The three are not the only conflicts.

Teofimo Jamain Ortiz And Sandor Martin. Top Rank helped Theon Kambossos by not throwing himself to the wolves by matching him with guys who finish what he starts.