How Much Will The Takeover Earn?

Highlights

• Teofimo Lopez retired from boxing due to insufficient compensation and will only consider returning with a nine-figure contract deal.
• Lopez earned $2.3 million in his last fight and is expected to earn even more in his upcoming bout against Jamaine Ortiz.
• Lopez hopes to achieve his desired purse in a potential title unification bout against Ryan Garcia or Devin Haney.

Teofimo Lopez declared his retirement from boxing at the age of 25 in June of last year following his unanimous decision victory over former champion Josh Taylor. In that fight, he clinched both the WBO and The Ring light welterweight titles, achieving world champion status in his second weight class. Lopez later attributed his retirement to insufficient compensation and detailed his stance on The Porter Way Podcast, asserting that he would consider returning only with a nine-figure contract deal.

In his podcast appearance, he emphasized, "The only way you get Teofimo back is a nine-figure contract deal. Because I’ve made ESPN over a hundred million dollars, and I’m still getting paid a million dollars to fight." He expressed frustration, comparing his earnings to other fighters who, in his view, have accomplished less but receive significantly higher pay. Lopez described himself as the "black sheep" of the industry due to this apparent discrepancy.

As he faces Jamaine Ortiz on Thursday night, the likelihood of Lopez securing the substantial contract he desires seems improbable. The article delves into Lopez's previous purses and anticipates what he might earn in his upcoming bout against Ortiz.

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Teofimo Lopez secured a $2.3 million purse for his victorious unanimous-decision performance against Josh Taylor, securing the WBO and lineal junior welterweight titles, according to ESPN's Mike Coppinger. As a reigning champion, Lopez is anticipated to command a higher compensation in his upcoming bout against Jamaine Ortiz, with expectations set at a purse ranging from $3 million to $4 million.

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According to numerous sources, Lopez has a $1 million guarantee on his ESPN contract.

Teofimo Lopez's 2021 bout against Australian George Kambosos Jr. marked his second substantial payday after his biggest payday against Vasility Lomachenko. Despite losing the coveted title defense in New York, he walked away $2.1 million richer. In a previous fight against Sandor Martin, he reportedly earned $1 million, securing a controversial split decision victory.

The expectation is that Lopez may achieve the desired purse in a potential title unification bout against opponents like Ryan Garcia or Devin Haney, particularly if he successfully retains his title against Ortiz.