Teofimo Lopez and his father Teofimo Lopez Sr shared an emotional moment in the corner during their win over Josh Taylor.
On Saturday night in New York, the former lightweight king became the super-lightweight king at the age of just 25, impressively dethroning Josh Taylor after previously doing the same to Vasyl Lomachenko.
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬... 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬👌
The Lopez father & son partnership could not be questioned last night 🤝 pic.twitter.com/nI2I3KV5M6
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Lopez was the underdog heading into both bouts, and was especially questioned prior to facing Taylor.
Many fans and pundits were concerned about his mental state following recent underwhelming performances and interview comments.
He is also currently going through a messy divorce.
Lopez was also seen arguing with his father and trainer in an ESPN interview on fight week.
Remarkably though, when the first bell rang this all went out the window.
It was masterful display from the challenger who comprehensively outboxed and outfought the champion to take his title.
At one point in the latter stages between rounds, Lopez was seen having an emotional moment with his father in the corner.
Teofimo Jr said: "I love you." To which Teofimo Sr replied: "I love you too."
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The father than planted a kiss on his son's forehead before sending him out to finish the job.
Lopez reflected on The Porter Way Podcast: "I told myself I've gotta give him some love in between rounds, in the corner, sitting down on the stool.
"I told him, 'I got him, I got him.'
"In the fourth round I already told him, I was like, 'He don't wanna be here no more, I can tell.'
"It's really true, the connection we have has just made our bond much stronger."
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