Teofimo Lopez ‘almost died’ making weight for George Kambosos defeat, claims promoter Bob Arum

LEGENDARY US boxing promoter Bob Arum has sensationally claimed Teofimo Lopez 'virtually died' whereas slicing right down to 135lbs to struggle George Kambosos final 12 months.

Lopez was overwhelmed on factors by Kambosos in a shock defeat at Madison Sq. Backyard in November, which left Lopez battered and bloodied.

Lopez reduce right down to 135lbs to struggle Kambosos, however 'virtually died' within the course ofCredit score: Getty

Lopez was outpointed by Kambosos in a serious upset at Madison Sq. BackyardCredit score: Getty

And Arum has since revealed that Lopez shedding the kilos from mild welterweight to light-weight may have resulted in a 'fatality'.

He advised FightHype: "First we wish to get him wholesome. He ought to have by no means been combating at 135 [lbs] in opposition to Kambosos. 

"He virtually had a fatality. He virtually died due to the way in which he made weight.

"It’s not a joke. I feel he’ll be okay at 140 [lbs]. He has another bodily issues that we’re engaged on him now and caring for him. 

"As soon as these issues are solved, we’ll search for an opponent and get him again within the ring."

And to keep away from a repeat well being scare, Lopez will bulk again as much as mild welterweight for when he subsequent enters the ring.

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However as Arum alluded to, Lopez is at present experiencing 'bodily issues' - and subsequently does not have a date within the diary for his subsequent bout.

These issues may effectively be the harmful chest situation found within the aftermath of the Kambosos loss.

Not solely may Lopez have died making an attempt to make weight for the struggle, but it surely was additionally claimed by a health care provider that the situation - pneumomediastinum - may even have been deadly.

It includes having air within the house between the chest and the lungs, and was solely identified within the aftermath of Lopez's defeat.

In consequence Lopez might be out of motion for a while, though may nonetheless return to the ring in some unspecified time in the future this 12 months.

The 24-year-old has beforehand mooted the potential of an undisputed conflict in opposition to Scottish light-welterweight world champion Josh Taylor.