If Klimas' translation is accurate, Lomachenko basically said that if nothing changes at 126 lbs, he has to move to 130 lbs because he cannot get the other titleholders at 126 lbs in the ring with him. Fast forward to 3:24.
Shame we don't get to see the Rigondeaux fight, but if Rigondeaux prices himself out, nothing to be done about it.
I think he should force a fight with Rocky Martinez with his WBO status, only way to get him in the ring since he is with Haymon. Should he not get robbed against Rocky, he should then rematch Salido. After that, guys like Walters, Uchiyama, and Miura would all be very interesting.
Some good info in that video.
Unfortunately none of the big fight can happen at 126, so might as well move up instead of wasting time.
The first fight to target is definitely Salido. Unification is very much possible at 130 for the most part.
I really want to see Loma vs Pedraza but that's one of the few fights that can't happen at 130.
I still think they should have targeted Gradovich, instead of Koash*t, but since Grado trains out of Robert's gym (the same one Vasyl when he's in the States) and has the same manager in Klimas probably prevents that.
or joins pbc. if i remember right, there was some speculation that walters was on his way?
That was a rumor that was circulating before the Marriaga fight. I haven't heard any updates since. I know Gamboa is with TMT again so that option is off the table. I don't question Bob's ability to make stars but how can Loma reach the masses without name opponents?
If you don't fight Walters, you have not done much! Donaire had giant nuts to give it his best shot! Loma needs to get in there and put in his work! Win lose or draw!
As fans, boxing fans, we want to see the best fight the best. No catch weights, nothing! If you think you are too small, then don't move up a single pound and expect anyone to come down in weight to face you! There are already too many weight divisions, compared to when Robinson fought! Never asked for a catch weight! He would whip you if you out weighed him by 15 to 20 lbs! Where are these guys now? Not mass media hype jobs!
Walters hands down. It's easy to make and it's what the fans want to see. Get it done before one guy loses or outgrows 130.
or joins pbc. if i remember right, there was some speculation that walters was on his way?
With or without a stupid belt, he knows who the best at 126 is, and he wants to part of it neither at 126 nor at 130 and his manager clearly said that, so it's like whatever to me.
If he can't get the fights he wants, then he should move up to 130. Pedraza is with Haymon I believe but he could face Miura, Vargas, Rocky Martinez. That's better than calling out bantamweights.