Shay Segev, DAZN's CEO, made the following announcement on social media: "A landmark moment for boxing! Proud to welcome Teofimo Lopez to DAZN on an exclusive multi-fight agreement - a groundbreaking partnership between athlete and broadcaster, with no promoter involved. Teofimo is a generational talent, and this partnership creates exciting new opportunities for the biggest fights in the sport. The Takeover starts now." Lopez is a former world champion at 135 and 140 pounds.