Barboza Jr. was the first to get physical, somewhat gently nudging Lopez's cowboy hat off his head. They exchanged escalatingly intense shoves. Boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya attempted to intervene but security sprang to action after Lopez slapped Barboza Jr.

Teofimo Lopez Jnr bullied his way into the spotlight at Monday's Los Angeles-based media event for the May 2 “Fatal Fury” card. The act is wearing thin.

Teofimo Lopez is set to take on Arnold Barboza Jr in a blockbuster card on May 2. Apart from Lopez and Barboza, Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero and Devin Haney vs Jose Ramirez will also take place on the same event.

Teofimo Lopez is an American professional boxer who has held multiple world championships in two weight classes which include the World Boxing Organization

Teofimo Lopez slapped Arnold Barboza during their face off at the LA press conference on March 10. Ryan Garcia is headlining the same card where he'll take on Rolly Romero.Lopez's slap on Arnold Barboza made waves on social media,