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Jack Catterall tells Teofimo Lopez: ‘Fight or vacate’ after WBA order

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published September 25, 2026 · The Ariel Helwani Show · Jack Catterall PREDICTS Teofimo Lopez Would Rather Vacate Than Fight Him, Hints at MMA Crossover
Jack Catterall tells Teofimo Lopez: ‘Fight or vacate’ after WBA order
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Jack Catterall PREDICTS Teofimo Lopez Would Rather Vacate Than Fight Him, Hints at MMA Crossover

What was said

"Yeah, listen. We respect your decision. Fight or vacate. It's that simple. We don't need to to draw it out over the next 30 days. If you don't intend on fighting, that's absolutely fine. We'll move on with our career."

Interviewed on The Ariel Helwani Show, boxer Jack Catterall said Teofimo Lopez should either proceed with a WBA-ordered bout or vacate the title, arguing there is no need to “draw it out” during the 30-day negotiation window. Catterall said he is prepared to move on if Lopez does not intend to fight.

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Jack Catterall · guest
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Jack Catterall PREDICTS Teofimo Lopez Would Rather Vacate Than Fight Him, Hints at MMA Crossover
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