Teofimo Lopez Names Garcia-Romero Favorite — and Ryan’s Biggest Threat

WBO super lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez has weighed in on the upcoming showdown between Rolando "Rolly" Romero and Ryan Garcia, scheduled for May 2 in Times Square. Lopez will also fight that night, taking on Arnold Barboza on the same card.

“My favorite? It’s Ryan. Ryan Garcia… He hasn’t been in the ring much lately, and the way he got stopped… Maybe he’s changing trainers — but even so...

I think it’s a very interesting fight. Ryan needs to be careful with Rolly’s punching power. Rolly still has that strength — serious power — and he’s fully capable of causing problems for Ryan with those kinds of shots,” Lopez said.