WBO world super lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez is ready to make a statement to the rest of the division in his next fight.
Lopez returns to action in Las Vegas on February 8 when he makes the first defence of his world title against Jamaine Ortiz.
After beating Josh Taylor to become a two-time world champion last year, Lopez once again finds himself at the top of the tree and is looking to force himself into the top pound-for-pound fighter conversation.
Speaking to BoxingScene, Lopez is expecting to produce a dominant performance and one which will put the rest of the super lightweight division on notice.
"February 8 at Mandalay Bay, 'The Takeover' will entertain inside that squared circle as only I can!" Lopez stated.
"To the boxing fans around the world, I look to not only dominate and break down Jamaine Ortiz, but to do it in such a fashion that my division will be put on alert.
"Jamaine is tough. I would know, because I faced him back in the amateur days in 2015 for the National Golden Gloves Championship.
"I'll show the world that champions don't flinch when faced with challenges. They rise and shine the brightest when the stakes are highest.
"This one is for all my people on the Takeover Express! Let’s show the world once again what real boxing looks like.”