Loma, "I want Mikey"

It's a valid question, especially with the defense that people currently use to validate why they think the Mikey fight will happen. Loma apparently only signed as he can fight who he wants, yet publicly was very vocal about how this was one fight he could not win, and that they settled on it as he couldn't get a unification. I guess Bob probably convinced him behind the scenes of Rigo but its odd to see people say he will deffo fight garcia due to his contract but also that he doesn't rate the Rigo fight. Just observations really, I quoted you as you were on the topic but its not really directed at a single person. Edit: and for context, this time last year I was a fan of both fighters, actions speak louder than words though and finally I am seeing through Mikey, despite his skills. He is budget Money Mayweather, who never had Pretty Boy phase. While Loma just solidifies himself more and more. I like this expression. Very quotable.

two of my favorite fighters. I don’t like this fight for Loma.

So if he doesnt rate it then what was the point of taking the fight to begin with?? It's a valid question, especially with the defense that people currently use to validate why they think the Mikey fight will happen. Loma apparently only signed as he can fight who he wants, yet publicly was very vocal about how this was one fight he could not win, and that they settled on it as he couldn't get a unification. I guess Bob probably convinced him behind the scenes of Rigo but its odd to see people say he will deffo fight garcia due to his contract but also that he doesn't rate the Rigo fight. Just observations really, I quoted you as you were on the topic but its not really directed at a single person. Edit: and for context, this time last year I was a fan of both fighters, actions speak louder than words though and finally I am seeing through Mikey, despite his skills. He is budget Money Mayweather, who never had Pretty Boy phase. While Loma just solidifies himself more and more.

If Lomachenko truly wants Garcia, he is getting way ahead of himself and aiming to shoot above his level... He's on the shelf recovering from an intensive shoulder surgery...needs to get cleared to fight, take on a tune up, and see where he's at first... If all goes well, he'll be eligible to re-enter in the Top 5 P4P....but concerning that matchup with Garcia?...he would get beaten up and humbled.

When Loma outclasses Mikey, the haters will call it a fix. Either that or the classic “He (Garcia here) was garbage. Loma ducking doe he don’t want it doe. Bob Arum doe. He’s one of those fighters for reasons I think we know what reason some have closed their minds on and decided he ain’t sh1t and no matter how many guys they pick to beat him and prove them wrong will never get credit. Boxing fans in 2018.

Careful what you ask for. I think Loma is great but Mikey may have his number.

Nice video. I like hearing Loma's interviews when he is speaking English - he seems to be getting better and more fluent all the time. The guy trains like next level stuff. Like everything he does it aimed at achieving unreal perfection. Plus some of it is just plain cool, like when he is walking on his hands and swapping from walking on his palms to walking on his knuckles and back. Hopefully his shoulder heals up properly. He seems to want the best fights, and I want to see the best version of Loma in against Mikey. I like how he is also honest in his assessments. He doesn't dismiss a fight with Pac, but he says it like it is - Pac is now too old for it to be interesting for him.

Ha some poster just had a thread up yesterday saying asoon as Garcia talks about Loma you dont hear a peak out of him. Well i guess this shuts down that opinion. Lol.

Completely irrelevant. If Loma doesn't rate it, why should we you idiot? These are two completely different fights. You sound like you come from a weak second tier boxing nation. What's your ethnicity? So if he doesnt rate it then what was the point of taking the fight to begin with??

People mentioning Rigo - Loma said himself before it he would lose either way. If he won, he beat a small old man. If he got beat, he lost to a small old man. He already knew what people would say. Garcia has mastered boxings textbook. Loma mastered picking apart that book. If they were the same size it would be a no contest, Loma would eat him alive but Mikey is a big guy for his weight and a fast guy for his strength. Bigger and faster than Linares. Linares broke down when he couldn't quick step with Loma. People don't give him enough credit, the fact he was even able to get off. Rigo couldn't even figure out how to get started. He lasted until he wasn't fast enough. Loma also hadnt encountered someone who throws anyway, even when its stupid too. He nearly paid for his overconfidence. If Mikey clips him like that, it's over. Will he be fast enough to overcome Lomas angles? Is Loma skilled enough to walk the tightrope for the required length of time? Good match up. Only happening as Linares clipped him, Garcia camp said 5 years last year. Tells you all about.

Might be the best fight to make in boxing currently, competing only with the top dogs at welterweight

When Loma outclasses Mikey, the haters will call it a fix.

You do understand the era of boxing we are in right? If so then you know that not how it works. In most eras boxers avoided each other, except for the time when there was only one belt. Multiple belts give them excuses to milk the title for as long as possible. Having said that I think Loma and Garcia want each other and it won't be a case at this time.

He'd ****ckckc mikey up toooo YA"LL

The most basic guy ever versus one of the most dynamic guys ever. Pretty much this. Mikey is very good at the basics though. He just gets very predictable and his feet are in cement though.

My only thoughts are the natural size advantage for Mikey, at this moment. Hell when Loma fought Linares, he weighed in at 135 day before, and only 138 fight night. Mikey will outweigh Loma, if it were now hypothetically, by at least 10-12 lbs on fight night. They both have my respect. I feel for it to be a little more balanced, Loma needs a fight or 2 to grow into a more natural sized Lightweight. They both have phenomenal skills and if it went down tomorrow, I’d still see it as a close fight. In 6 months to a year...dead even 50/50 fight. It’ll be one to remember fo sho! I can see Loma circling and pitter patting Mikey all 12 and getting a decision, and I can also see Mikey busting Loma up with that unreal balance, timing, and killer 1-2. Incoming.... but Rigondeaux was only 122..? Waiting... I know this will spark some haters for some damn reason or another I agree with you. Loma is too small for Mikey but lets see it anyway! Mikey wins and he beat Loma. Loma wins and he beat the bigger man. Sounds fair considering Loma's name is pretty big now.

My only thoughts are the natural size advantage for Mikey, at this moment. Hell when Loma fought Linares, he weighed in at 135 day before, and only 138 fight night. Mikey will outweigh Loma, if it were now hypothetically, by at least 10-12 lbs on fight night. They both have my respect. I feel for it to be a little more balanced, Loma needs a fight or 2 to grow into a more natural sized Lightweight. They both have phenomenal skills and if it went down tomorrow, I’d still see it as a close fight. In 6 months to a year...dead even 50/50 fight. It’ll be one to remember fo sho! I can see Loma circling and pitter patting Mikey all 12 and getting a decision, and I can also see Mikey busting Loma up with that unreal balance, timing, and killer 1-2. Incoming.... but Rigondeaux was only 122..? Waiting... I know this will spark some haters for some damn reason or another Loma' fight night weight has been in the upper 130's ever since he started fighting pro. Only thing that has changed is cutting weight. He will not grow anymore and it would be silly for him to bulk up.

The most basic guy ever versus one of the most dynamic guys ever.

My only thoughts are the natural size advantage for Mikey, at this moment. Hell when Loma fought Linares, he weighed in at 135 day before, and only 138 fight night. Mikey will outweigh Loma, if it were now hypothetically, by at least 10-12 lbs on fight night. They both have my respect. I feel for it to be a little more balanced, Loma needs a fight or 2 to grow into a more natural sized Lightweight. They both have phenomenal skills and if it went down tomorrow, I’d still see it as a close fight. In 6 months to a year...dead even 50/50 fight. It’ll be one to remember fo sho! I can see Loma circling and pitter patting Mikey all 12 and getting a decision, and I can also see Mikey busting Loma up with that unreal balance, timing, and killer 1-2. Incoming.... but Rigondeaux was only 122..? Waiting... I know this will spark some haters for some damn reason or another

If he beats mikey he will still get discredited. He beat rigo who is a masterclass boxer and P4P at the time and people instantly trashed the victory right after. Loma has blonde hair and blue eyes he'll never get the hype or credit he deserves. marquez was p4p number 2 when he jumped up 2 weight classes and got schooled by floyd. nobody gave floyd credit for that, so loma gets no credit for beating rigo after he jumped 2 weight classes. consistency is key