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Mexican icon Erik Morales predicts Ryan Garcia vs Teofimo Lopez: “End of story”

Boxing legend Erik Morales has shared his thoughts on the possible vs showdown. Garcia retained his WBC welterweight title with a second round stoppage win over Conor Benn in September, and was immediately linked to a unification clash with WBA…

By Sheldan Keay · Boxing News Online

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 2:32 AM

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Erik Morales predicted Teofimo Lopez could defeat Ryan Garcia if Lopez fights with serious strategy and discipline.
Morales noted Lopez possesses superior boxing and movement, though Garcia could capitalize if Lopez keeps his hands down.
Garcia retained his WBC welterweight title with a second-round stoppage win over Conor Benn in September.

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Boxing legend Erik Morales shared his prediction for a potential welterweight unification bout between Ryan Garcia and Teofimo Lopez. Speaking to Luis Parra, Morales stated that Lopez possesses better boxing and movement, noting that Lopez could catch Garcia with a good punch to end the fight if he maintains disciplined defense.

Garcia defended his WBC title by stopping Conor Benn in September and targets a December return. Meanwhile, Lopez holds the WBA belt after defeating Rolly Romero, though an ordered mandatory defense against Jack Catterall could delay the matchup.

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Mexican icon Erik Morales predicts Ryan Garcia vs Teofimo Lopez: “End of story”

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