They both want it at 135, both have called each other out, the trainers want it, the promoter says Lomo will make him quit.
Ok guys all the boxes are ticked make the fight.
Good logical fights often don't happen these days. This a good fight I really hope does happen next. I think Loma wins but Mikey would never quit. Quitting isn't in him and it's not who he is. He is a game tough dedicated boxer from a fighting family. He is a very dangerous fight for Loma but I think Loma is smart,tricky and fast enough to beat Mikey.
I think Garcia vs Linares will happen first. But Mikey is a money guy. He'll go where ever the money is. The money for Loma-Garcia probably isn't enough relative to the status of the fight. He already chose another guy over Linares because of money so I could see it happening again against Lomachenko.
I agree has to happen.
I give Loma fans a tough time because they tend to overhype the guy but if he at least signs to fight Mikey I’ll give him props.
But Lomachenko himself said he might end up being too small for Garcia “saying he might feel like Rigo against himself against Mikey”
Cool, I'll hold you to that (I know, we already discussed this in another thread)
The Mikey fight has to happen - preferably next but there are other belts out there too so if it waits a fight or so I won't be complaining, it just speaks to how good Loma is that he has to move up AGAIN and face the best guy there.
I think from a fan's point of view - it has to happen next, especially if Mikey can't make 135 anymore and is looking to move up permanently. The Rigo fight was okay on paper, excellent in execution thanks to a technical showcase from Loma, but a fight with Mikey doesn't have the same baggage holding it down (size, weight, age etc.)