Teofimo Lopez Withdraws From Devin Haney August Fight Saudi Arabia

A highly anticipated boxing match between Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney, scheduled for August 16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has fallen through at the last minute. Both fighters had recently secured significant wins in New York City, reigniting talks for the bout after Haney's planned rematch with Ryan Garcia was canceled due to Garcia's upset loss. Haney publicly accused Lopez of stalling and avoiding the fight, while Lopez has yet to comment on the situation. Promoter Oscar De La Hoya, not affiliated with either fighter, praised Lopez for being 'smart' to avoid fighting Haney, whom he labeled a 'runner' with less fan support, drawing criticism from Haney. The fallout leaves Lopez's next steps uncertain, while Haney may still fight on the original date against a different opponent. The collapse of this fight adds to a series of setbacks in Haney's pursuit of high-profile matchups this year.