Teofimo Lopez’s team is reviewing its WBA future after he was ordered to face Jack Catterall, raising the possibility he could vacate the belt.

Keith Connolly says WBA president Gilberto Mendoza had assured them Lopez would not inherit the mandatory. #LopezCatterall #Boxing

The WBA has formally ordered Teofimo Lopez to face Jack Catterall next for the welterweight Super title. The decision places the mandatory consolidation bout ahead of Lopez's desired unification with Ryan Garcia. Teams have until Oct 22 to agree terms. #Boxing #LopezCatterall