126 - Lopez vs. Linares

[talip bin osman]

What do people think? Kellerman called these two the best two up and comers in the sport right now, so I think this is a good fight to discuss. Both guys will be around for quite a while it seems, so... this fight might happen, and it could actually turn into a trilogy, considering how young and good both of these guys are.

I haven't seen Linares so I can't weigh in, but... I'd like to know your thoughts on the subject.

Side note: What Linares fight(s) should I watch if I want to see the magic this guy can produce? (Against a fairly top notch fighter please... anyone can look magical against substandard competition)

at what weight should this hypothetical fight be man?

juanma as it stands now has a slight edge in terms of resume...

in a P4P head to head match-up i would pick linares... the higher the weight they would fight, the more chance i will give him...

[BMWM3P]

I'm a big fan of both this would be a hell of a fight and I truly don't have any idea of who would take it. But when in doubt always go with your countryman, so I think Juanma might win.

[-Hyperion-]

linares cant make 126......

[gopi11]

The new golden boy, Jorge Linares has outgrown the featherweight division. He's resume' might be spotty, with the only recognizable name being Oscar Larios, but he's got ****load of talent. He will be too big, and too strong for JuanMa. Their skills are about equal to me...

[Fox McCloud]

I think it's in that fight were larios have that internal bleeding in the brain that temporarily makes him retired..

he's kinda untested but his skills were so great.. i guess his promoter is so slow in giving him some major opponents and exposure in the US..

Yeah, this was the one that gave him brain bleeding.

Great MATCHUP!!!!


I like Linares but not so sure againts Lopez.

I just like to see the poll.

It's the most popular abstain option I've ever made for a poll... no one knows what to think about this fight apparently.