Lomochenko is a 10-1 favorite but Walters got an 8 inch reach advantage speed and power I think people are sleeping on him.
Walters' power is legit, but Lomachenko is the savvier operator in the ring and Walters has been out of the ring for basically a year come fight night.
If Walters can effectively land, there may be trouble, but honestly doubt that his punch timing is anywhere near as sharp as it could've been if Top Rank even attempted to keep him active.
No chance. Last southpaw Walters faced was Darchinyan, where Walters had a great gameplan, he was patient and waited for Vic to make a mistake. Up until that 2nd round uppercut, though, Vic was fighting nice.. Walters was getting spun and countered by a 38 yr old. Loma is different, Loma won't tire and he won't let Walters get near him, he will keep him on the outside, move then pounce then move again. Walters can't fight on the outside, Loma will frustrate Walters then time him when he starts getting wild
Only way Walters can win is via KO
Loma's movement/defense is too elite to let him get near enough for a KO
No chance that Walters can win
I'd love to say that he doesn't but of course I'd be lying.. Walters has every chance of winning this fight as Loma, by outboxing ? No, but by overpowering & landing his hard shots first..
No idea why people are counting Walters out. Maybe they box rec'd his last fight rather than watching it.
I think he's got the potential to wreck Loma. But, he's going to have to go after it like he did with Donaire. If he acts complacent thinking he's winning rounds like with Sosa, he could get buried on the cards. His length and strength should overcome if he plays smart, I'm just not entirely sure that he will.
Lomochenko is a 10-1 favorite but Walters got an 8 inch reach advantage speed and power I think people are sleeping on him.
Walters hasn't looked good for quite some time now. Hasn't it been 3 fights since Donaire?
Loma may have an issue with the size but once he starts timing Walters and landing often, I'm not sure if Walters will like the heat in the kitchen.
Then again, if the carib puncher can turn back the clock to that night against Donaire, Loma will be in for a hard night.
I think Loma will win but Walters is a damn good fighter and shouldn't be a 10 to 1 underdog in my opinion. With his hand speed and wicked two handed power he has a chance to win. Look what he did to Donaire.
Why not? He does his job very well so, Vasyl Lomachenko is a favorite of a fight but Walters has a chance too. I think this fight''ll be very enjoyable.
Rooting for Walters but this will be the toughest fight he could possibly take and respect to both for making the fight happen, i think their styles will mesh well, this one will be entertaining high level action
He has looked his worst so far against big fighters he can't overpower. That's obviously not Lomachenko. It's very possible that Walters imposes his size and strength on Loma and wins this fight, and I don't think enough people believe that.