You don't think Teofimo can do better than Luke Campbell???

[sicko]

We find out Saturday! May the best man win, I do lean Loma by Decision with Loma potentially Schooling him for 12 Rounds

[NearHypnos]

Why so many predictions that Lopez will quit or lose by knockout?

He�s just not the favorite here. Make no mistake about it though, he can highlight reel Loma as well. Teo is likely not the most talented fighter he�s fought if you compare a p4p sense towards Rigo but this is the only fight that makes me go. Well....maybe. Whoever wins is going to carry an impressive win. Loma�s win (if he does) will get better with time because Teo is really really good.

If Teo wins, he has an instant amazing hall of fame win and until he loses, it�ll be hard to see anyone in whatever division he�s in be considered as better than him (in terms of perception). He can go undefeated the rest of his career and this win would be such that it very well could be the best victory of his entire career, past AND future. He downplays it but he definitely knows this. Don�t count him out.

[joseph5620]

I believe Lomachenko wins but I don't see in ending by knockout or stoppage.

[LoadedWraps]

Why so many predictions that Lopez will quit or lose by knockout?

He isn't the better boxer than Campbell.

If he does well its because he jumps on him early and explodes and is successful but that's a tall order. I also knew going in Luke had a tall order and was going to take a beating probably but Luke is a high IQ fighter and elite boxer and he had a different kind of chance, as styles make fights.


Its not easy to find opponents you can truly favor, or say they make a 50/50 fight against elite slickster high IQ wizards like Lomachenko, Rigondeaux, Fury, Mayweather, Sweet Pea, Pep, Locche, B-Hop, SRR, Ali, Benton.

Guys who can throw from almost anywhere, have elite defense, and are steps ahead of their opponent at all times, you can't just say "well this guy has power, he'll catch him", for example. Slick high IQ fighters don't just get caught or thrown off their game easily.

[-Kev-]

I would have preferred to see the 23 year old FACE Luke Campbell rather than try to outdo Luke Campbell.

The right thing to do would have been to defend the title vs some guys Lomachenko has fought, like Linares and Campbell, before facing Lomachenko, imo. 1. It would give Lopez more experience 2. It would give him wins over two more top 10 LW�s and 3. It would have given us som hype, something to compare of the two. Commey isn�t much to go by.

[BLASTER1]

There's a dude here on NSB that can tell every fight winner, primarily from watching the press conference and weigh-ins. I'm not mentioning the name, but he hasn't been wrong yet (as far as I know), during my short duration here.
I'ma try and view the press conference and get a feel...

oh ok and who would that be?
I would love to make some guaranteed money.

[ShoulderRoll]

I would have preferred to see the 23 year old FACE Luke Campbell rather than try to outdo Luke Campbell.

The right thing to do would have been to defend the title vs some guys Lomachenko has fought, like Linares and Campbell, before facing Lomachenko, imo. 1. It would give Lopez more experience 2. It would give him wins over two more top 10 LW�s and 3. It would have given us som hype, something to compare of the two. Commey isn�t much to go by.

You wanted them to let it marinate?

[boliodogs]

Why so many predictions that Lopez will quit or lose by knockout?

Lopez is not as good or as experienced as Campbell. Lopez can't keep his cool and will try too hard for the KO. Loma is pissed off and will try hard and succeed in KOing annoying Lopez. Lopez will get the beating and KO loss he deserves for talking all that sh it. He could have been respectful and just go out and fight his best but he has no class and no respect, He is a good fighter about to learn how great fighters beat the hell out of good fighters. Just my opinion.

[boliodogs]

I would have preferred to see the 23 year old FACE Luke Campbell rather than try to outdo Luke Campbell.

The right thing to do would have been to defend the title vs some guys Lomachenko has fought, like Linares and Campbell, before facing Lomachenko, imo. 1. It would give Lopez more experience 2. It would give him wins over two more top 10 LW�s and 3. It would have given us som hype, something to compare of the two. Commey isn�t much to go by.

Hell with BS. Lopez is a world champion and as such he should be reading and willing to fight the best boxers his weight not just cherry pick guys he knows he can beat. That is not the way a good champion does things. Lopez is an ass hole but to his credit he demanded to fight the best guy at his weight to try to unify all the belts. It is the number 1 lightweight against the number 2 lightweight for all the titles and that rarely happen and is good for boxing. Enjoy the fight.

[CauliflowerEars]

I would have preferred to see the 23 year old FACE Luke Campbell rather than try to outdo Luke Campbell.

The right thing to do would have been to defend the title vs some guys Lomachenko has fought, like Linares and Campbell, before facing Lomachenko, imo. 1. It would give Lopez more experience 2. It would give him wins over two more top 10 LW�s and 3. It would have given us som hype, something to compare of the two. Commey isn�t much to go by.

You've been making a lot of sensible posts here lately. I agree with your 3 points here too, but with this caveat...

I wanted this fight to happen before Lomachenko became another year older. The sooner this bout was to happen, the better.
Actually same thing with Tank, Haney, and Garcia. I realize he can only fight one guy at a time, but sooner the better.
It may generally taste a little bit better, but I'm really not much for marinating.