Promoter Bob Aram revealed that the Saudis want to give Teofimo Lopez a three-fight contract, which he likes. Arum said Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) would give his “endorsement.”

They say Teofimo wants to fight good opponents, which would be risky as he has looked weak in many of his fights over the past four years. He recently turned down a fight against Subriel Matias, and Devin Haney said there was an offer that Teo turned down.

Lopez did not seek a rematch after defeating George Kambossos Jr. in 2021. This strange, self-defeating behavior prevented Teofimo from becoming more popular. Of course, taking those fights would have worked against Lopez, because he would have lost them all, and he would be worse now.

The Saudis want Teofimo right now while he's still semi-popular, but if he loses three games for them, he'll be at a 'club that needs him'. He'll be on the scrap heap, and any promoter wants to go Dumpster diving for Teo. He will be another Rolly Romero type fighter who is good at promoting his fights but unreliable inside the ring.

Three-fight deal

“The Saudis came to us, and they're talking about a three-fight deal with Teofimo, which we like a lot. Now the ball is in Teofimo's court to get his approval,” said top promoter Bob Aram fight type About Teofimo Lopez

“The Saudis have stepped up to the plate, and as far as the top ranks are concerned, we are satisfied with the offer and arrangement. Now, it depends on Teofimo. I'll be back in Vegas on Saturday, and I'll check in with Teofimo and his people to see where it goes from there.

“We are talking to the Saudis (about Tiofimo fighting IBF light welterweight champion Richardson Hitchins). We had a good relationship with Teo, but there comes a time when they want to fly a little on their own. This is not unusual. It will happen, but I think Teofimo will like the package presented by the Saudis and we will proceed with him based on that,” said Arum.

Teofimo's career could be dumped after his three-fight deal with the Saudis expires in early 2026, with not one fight to win in three. If Turki Al-Sheikh has three of these fights for Lopez, it's unlikely to give him new exposure:

1. Richardson Hitchins – Summer
2. Jaron 'Boots' Ennis – Oct
3. Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney 2 winner or loser – February 2026

Garcia-Haney has the most wins of those three for Tio, who lost 2. Over the past four years, we've seen what Lopez looked like in fights against Steve Claggett, Jamaine Ortiz, Sandor Martin and Jorge Cambos Jr. He's not talented enough to get through Hitchins or Boots without losing at least one, if not two. .

The Aftermath

The Saudis aren't going to throw mega-millions at Teofimo after he's gone 0-3 In their current contract. I could see Eddie Hearn's matchroom signing Lopez after his contact with the Turk and the top ranks expired. They just 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'll be over Te'o, and like Anthony Joshua, they'll be investing in a rebuild. Didn't work with him, and it won't work with Lopez if he's coming off a three-fight losing streak. Not just those three fights.

Teofimo has struggled consistently since his loss to Kambossos Jr. in 2021. The judges protected him by bailing him out Jamaine Ortiz And Sandor Martin. Top Rank helped Teo by not throwing him to the wolves by matching him with guys who would finish what the Kambosos started.