By: Sean Crose
According to a press release on Thursday, lightweight player Teofimo Lopez has now signed on to be one of the faces of Bud Light’s “talent list”. With the long-awaited fight with George Kambosos just around the corner, the IBF, WBO and WBA lightweight champion is now discovering another – certainly lucrative – income stream. “I am extremely excited to be the first boxer to join the Bud Light family and represent the brand alongside its other superstar athletes in a variety of sports,” said Lopez, who Original New York statement. “Boxing is all about the support you have in your corner, and I’m pumped to have Bud Light join me in my championship fight next week.”
Twenty-four-year-old Lopez 16-0 took the world by storm last year when he took the top spot for lightweight king Vasyl Lomachenko. Lopez hasn’t been able to fight since for a variety of reasons, but will eventually face notable contender Kambosos on Nov. 27. It’s clear that the marketing people behind Bud Light, are in possession. (along with all Budweiser beers) by AB InBev, confident that Lopez will win his Madison Squared Garden battle with Kambosos 19-0. It’s also clear that Lopez’s colorful personality is leading to real success outside of the ring. As Thursday’s press release states, “Teofimo Lopez is adding another powerful combo to his repertoire ahead of the title showdown on November 27, officially announcing a partnership with Bud Light.” .”
