Haney Calls Out Teofimo for “Racist Remarks,” However Turki Alalshikh’s Plans Level to Ennis and a Garcia Rematch

Devin Haney posted on X right now, saying he’s “drained” of Teofimo Lopez and his “racist remarks.” He’s requested Turki Alalshikh to make the battle occur between them. Haney needs to place Lopez (22-1, 13 KOs) in his place.

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Sadly for Haney (32-0, 15 KO), that gained’t occur quickly. Turki already has plans for Lopez to problem Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis for his IBF and WBA welterweight titles. That matchup will doubtless occur except Boots vetoes the concept on account of his still-uncompleted objective of turning into undisputed champion at 147.

Throughout Thursday’s press convention, Turki talked about that he’s inquisitive about making the rematch between Devin and Ryan Garcia. Given how poorly each fighters fought on the Might 2nd card, it could be dangerous for Turki to delay the Garcia-Haney rematch.

Lopez: Too Harmful for Haney?

Letting Devin battle Teofimo subsequent can be a nasty concept. Lopez hits too onerous and would both knock out Haney or make him look dangerous, like he did to Arnold Barboza Jr. and Josh Taylor. Lopez has an excessive amount of expertise for Haney, and he would beat him and mess up his plans for a rematch with Ryan.

Teofimo angered many individuals along with his current comment throughout a exercise along with his father. He complained about Terence Crawford not eager to battle him, saying, “The place is that [N-word] at?” Lopez doubtless used a racial slur to anger Crawford sufficient to make him need to battle him. That strategy gained’t work.

Crawford is targeted on getting the best-paying fights he can with the little time left in his profession, and Teofimo isn’t anyplace close to a sufficiently big payday for him to be tempted. Canelo Alvarez, David Benavidez, Artur Beterbiev, Dmitry Bivol, and Jaron Ennis are the cash fights for Crawford.

Haney wants to stay with the Garcia rematch. If that doesn’t occur subsequent, he ought to tackle one other previous veteran and guarantee he doesn’t transfer as a lot as he did throughout his conflict in opposition to Ramirez.

I’m bored with Te-Hoe & his racist remarks.. @Turki_alalshikh let’s make it occur @TeofimoLopez 147 😤

— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) Might 16, 2025