Teofimo Lopez’s Rise: From A Brooklyn Kid to a Florida-Based Amateur Boxer to World Titles and Takeover Promotions
From Brooklyn to South Florida Teofimo Lopez was born in Brooklyn, New York, but his boxing foundation was built after his family moved to South Florida. As a youngster, Lopez spent countless hours in gyms from Miami to Palm Beach, often training alongside seasoned professionals under the watchful eye of his father, Teofimo Lopez Sr. Anthony Hamm, a trainer who worked with former world champions Ray Mercer, Charles Murray and Cory Spinks, remembers Lopez’s work ethic standing out immediately. “Teofimo’s work ethic was phenomenal. That was his big advantage,” Hamm said. “In the gym at 10, 11…
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