By: Sean Crose
There actually wasn’t a lot to say about Saturday’s IBF junior welterweight title battle between defending champion Josh Taylor and Brooklyn’s Teofimo Lopez, besides that “The Takeover” had clearly taken over as soon as once more. Although he might have gained the primary few rounds, Taylor was just about dominated by Lopez at Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater on Saturday night time. That is till Lopez determined to essentially begin rocking his opponent. By the time the ultimate bell rang to finish the match, it was a surprise Taylor was nonetheless on his ft. Lopez’ efficiency was that one sided.
“I apologize as a man,” Lopez sincerely informed Taylor after formally successful the battle through unanimous resolution (he had beforehand stated he needed to kill the defending champion). “I’ve always been my worst critic,” he went on to say, referring to his personal self evaluation relating to his athletic efficiency. One factor is definite – Lopez, who hadn’t actually impressed anybody since his upset victory over Vasyl Lomachenko just a few years again – has returned to wanting in prime type. If he continues to carry out like he did towards Taylor, the person will probably be a troublesome out for anybody he faces. “Congratulations to Teofimo,” Taylor stated graciously after the battle. “I’ve got no excuses.”
