Teofimo Lopez, the American fighter of Honduran descent, is preparing for his second defense of the WBO super lightweight title this Saturday. However, this fight is seen as a stepping stone towards bigger matchups against champions like Isaac Cruz or Gervonta Davis in the division.

Isaac Cruz is keen on securing a rematch with the American champion after Lopez’s recent knockout victory over Frank Martin in Las Vegas. In an interview with The Danza Project podcast, Teofimo Lopez acknowledged the challenges he faces in securing a significant opponent for a unification fight. He highlighted that Cruz is actively positioning himself for a rematch with Gervonta Davis, which appears to be a highly anticipated bout in the boxing world.

Gervonta Davis, following his recent knockout win over Rolly Romero, expressed his interest in facing Cruz again. Davis previously defeated Cruz by unanimous decision in 2021 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Davis commented in the mixed zone that he is eager for a rematch with Cruz, stating, “We can definitely have a rematch, that’s for sure. And I hope it’s sooner rather than later.”

The anticipation for a potential rematch between Davis and Cruz underscores the competitive landscape in the super lightweight division, with Teofimo Lopez eyeing these matchups as he continues his title defenses and pursuit of unification bouts.