| Teófimo López Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 61 kg |
| Date of Birth | July 30, 1997 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Teófimo López is an American professional boxer who has held multiple world championships in two weight classes. On the other hand, López also held the unified World Boxing Association (WBA) (Super version), International Boxing Federation (IBF), and the World Boxing Organization (WBO) titles.
Born Name
Teófimo Andrés López Rivera
Nick Name
The Takeover
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Boxer
Family
- Father – Teofimo Lopez Sr.
Manager
Teófimo is managed by David McWater.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
61 kg or 134.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Teófimo has dated –
- Cynthia Lopez (2018-Present) – Teófimo met his wife Cynthia Lopez for the first time while she had been working as a flight attendant on the Delta Air Lines flight from New York City to Las Vegas. At the time, Teófimo had just won his 9th pro fight against Vitor Jones Freitas. They married on April 23, 2019, and spent their honeymoon in Greece. The couple has a son named Junior Lopez (b. November 16, 2021).
Race / Ethnicity
Hispanic
Teófimo has Spanish ancestry on his father’s side.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Teófimo sports a buzz cut.
- He has an orthodox stance.
Brand Endorsements
Through his social media, Teófimo has either endorsed or promoted various brands including Essentia Water.
Teófimo López Facts
- He was raised by Honduran immigrants.
- Teófimo’s paternal grandfather who was born in 1916, was from Ávila. He emigrated to Brazil first before settling in Honduras.
- His father was just 5 years old when his mother moved from Honduras to Brooklyn and then to Florida. It was there that Teófimo Sr. began training López who at the time was just 6 years old.
- López represented Honduras at the 2016 Summer Olympics as an amateur.
- He signed with Top Rank in October 2016 and in November he made his debut on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas.
- Teófimo tested positive for COVID-19 on June 15, 2021.
- In June 2022, Teófimo was ranked Third best active lightweight by The Ring magazine and the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board.
- As of June 2023, he had won 19 of 20 fights.
Featured Image By Teófimo López / Instagram
