Is Arum building towards a Loma/valdez..

I don't think so. I think they wanted Salido but that fell apart at the last minute and they needed a quick replacement. And it's typical of Top Rank to go to some tired, reused opponent. I like that we're getting fights on ESPN but Top Rank is almost as bad as PBC at matchmaking lately. And by lately I mean for the past few years at least.

Uhhhhhh, you do know Valdez fights in the division BELOW Loma, right? Sorry ya my bad, I have been out of the loop for a while, first time posting in month's. A future fight tho?

Well ok but do you think this is the trajectory? Loma/Valdez.. No I think you're right it's possible its leading to a Valdez fight, I just think they're taking a roundabout way to that fight

Uhhhhhh, you do know Valdez fights in the division BELOW Loma, right?

Why would he have to build it? Loma is coming off a red hot performance against Walters, a Valdez fight doesn't need a 'common opponent' story line Well ok but do you think this is the trajectory? Loma/Valdez..

Unification fight? Marriaga gave Valdez hell last time out.. Why would he have to build it? Loma is coming off a red hot performance against Walters, a Valdez fight doesn't need a 'common opponent' story line

No, he's giving Loma and easy look good fight to take advantage of the ESPN prime time spot. Loma will win easy and look great and will surely enlarge his fan base. Problem is it will be against a guy coming off a loss that isn't any better than the guy he just beat. Loma, the fans and the sport benefit more by him fighting progressively better opposition.