Thu Sep 12 04:51:52 UTC 2024: ## Ryan Garcia Targets Teofimo Lopez for Comeback Fight, But It’s Unlikely
**[City, State] –** Ryan Garcia, the suspended boxer serving a year-long ban for PED use, has his sights set on Teofimo Lopez for his return in April 2025. Garcia, known as “KingRy,” announced his desire to face the former unified lightweight champion on Twitter.
However, despite Garcia’s enthusiasm, the fight seems highly improbable. Lopez currently competes at light welterweight and holds championship aspirations in that division. Dropping back down to lightweight to face Garcia, who holds no belts, doesn’t appear to be a priority for the current champion.
Garcia’s frequent call-outs have made this announcement seem more like a publicity stunt than a serious fight proposition. He has previously called out streamer Sneako, known for his anti-Christian views, to a boxing match. Sneako, while a regular boxer, has no professional or amateur experience, making a fight between the two a mismatch.
Garcia’s penchant for controversy and his history of making bold statements make the Teofimo Lopez matchup seem more like a pipe dream than a realistic possibility. With seven months until Garcia’s potential return, the fight remains a long shot.
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