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Teofimo Lopez explains why fight with Gervonta "Tank" Davis failed to happen
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Teofimo Lopez has breated a new life into his career after he beat Josh Taylor to be crowned the WBO world super lightweight champion earlier this year.
Now a world champion once more, Lopez will look to dominate the sport after his first attempt as a unified champion at lightweight hit a stumbling block following a shock loss to George Kambosos Jr.
One name which has been linked with facing Lopez is Gervonta "Tank" Davis, one of the biggest stars in boxing today who reinforced this credential after beating Ryan Garcia in April.
Lopez spoke to Pro Box TV about the negotiations for a fight with Davis and claimed that the latter's management would prefer their fighter to face 'B-Level' opponents.
“The reason why the Gervonta Davis fight won’t happen is obviously they have their plan of what they’re going to do with Tank," Lopez said.
"It works; good system. He doesn’t have to go above the B-level; he doesn’t have to go below the B-level. He stays right there.”
When it comes to who Lopez could face next, one option could be to take on the winner of Devin Haney vs. Regis Prograis who meet on December 9 in San Francisco live on DAZN and DAZN PPV.
