LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 05: Teofimo Lopez speaks to media during a public workout ahead of the ... [+] Teofimo Lopez v Jamaine Ortiz boxing match at Mandalay Bay Casino on February 05, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)Getty ImagesWBO super lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez appears to have finally locked in his next opponent. According to a report from ESPNs Mike Coppinger, Lopez is in the process of finalizing a deal to face former IBF champion Subriel Matias on March 15.Lopez made an offer to fight Devin Haney, but that was rejected. Recently, Lopez was rumored to be in discussions with Jaron Boots Ennis, but that fight has seemingly fallen through as well.The fight with Matias is a strong pivot and arguably just as intriguing as one with Haney or Ennis.Lopez is making his third defense of the 140-pound title. The fight will headline Top Rank Boxing on ESPN+ PPV. The location for the event hasnt been announced, but it is expected to take place in the United States.Because its a PPV event, there is a possibility it could take place at Madison Square Garden or in MSGs Hulu Theater. Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) is ranked No. 1 in ESPNs and Ring Magazines junior welterweight rankings.In his last fight, Lopez earned a unanimous decision win over Steve Claggett. In February, Lopez edged out a win over Jamaine Ortiz. Neither win produced widespread acclaim because both Claggett and Ortiz were viewed as less-than-challenging opposition.MORE FOR YOUThe fight with Matias is more in line with what is expected of a star on Lopezs level.CARSON, CALIFORNIA - MAY 29: Subriel Matias (C) celebrates his eighth round TKO win against Batyr ... [+] Jukembayev during their IBF Super Lightweight World Title Eliminator at Dignity Health Sports Park on May 29, 2021 in Carson, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)Getty ImagesMatias (21-2, 21 KOs), ESPNs No. 8 boxer at junior welterweight and Ring Magazines No. 6-ranked fighter in the weight class, is looking to bounce back. He lost his IBF junior welterweight title in an upset to Liam Paro in June. Paro recently dropped the title via unanimous decision to Richardson Hitchins.Now, the 32-year-old Puerto Rican is getting another shot at winning a world title. If the fight is in New York, it would be a major attraction. Lopez is a native New Yorker, and there is a large and powerful Puerto Rican population in the city. Theres every reason to believe the fight could create an exciting atmosphere.Pay-per-view could be a different story. Its tough for any fighter in the sport not named Terence Crawford, Gervonta Davis, Canelo Alvarez, Tyson Fury, or Anthony Joshua to find an opponent that justifies a fight landing on pay-per-view.As it is, well find out how this one performs assuming it comes to fruition.Many in the fight community are beginning to wonder whats next for Haney and Ennis. Neither man appears to have an opponent lined up. Haney is coming off his crushing loss turned no decision against Ryan Garcia in March. Hes seemingly being very selective about his next move.Ennis is still undefeated, but he took some criticism for his unanimous decision win over Karen Chukhadzhian in November. Ennis didnt look overly impressive and took more shotsspecifically the left hookthan most expected.At one point, Ennis was rumored to move up to 154 pounds to fight Vergil Ortiz Jr. on the February 22 card in Saudi Arabia. Ortiz is fighting Israil Madrimov on that outstanding card instead.Perhaps Ennis-Haney is a fight that can be made at 147 pounds. That fight would be a big one for both men and one the boxing community would be eager to see.Stay tuned.