“My alternatives are few,” Ryan expressed to Ring on X. “Devin Haney avoided me. Shakur recently evaded me. Consequently, I possess merely a single possibility.”
This proposition carries a stipulation. “Teofimo transitioning to 147 pounds will present a challenge for him. However, he confirmed his willingness,” Ryan further noted, highlighting the disparity in weight classes as the primary hurdle. Ryan currently fights at welterweight, whereas Teofimo would be required to ascend a division.
Presently, Lopez faces an arduous array of decisions. Should he remain in the 140-pound division, he would confront pugilists such as Shakur, Richardson Hitchins, and Gary Antuanne Russell. This represents a formidable path for any competitor, particularly one following a defeat to Stevenson last January. Ryan’s proposal offers him an immediate pathway to a championship bout at 147 pounds.
Ryan had aimed for a comeback in July; however, the circumstances he outlined emphasize the availability of willing opponents over the specific timing. The individuals he cited imply a diminished selection of potential adversaries, limiting his viable courses of action.
Ryan still possesses alternatives, yet his attention is unequivocally fixed on prominent opponents who generate excitement. While pugilists such as Arnold Barboza Jr., Alexis Rocha, or Shakhram Giyasov would probably accept a match, they fail to command an equivalent level of public interest.
Ryan has articulated his stance regarding the collapse of other potential opportunities, and his subsequent action now hinges on the successful negotiation of that solitary remaining contest.
