Caballero "(Juan Manuel) Don't try to fool your fans..."

[Heru]

Unified junior featherweight titlist Celestino Caballero (32-2, 22 KOs), unable to pique the interest of American television networks since his fourth-round knockout of Steve Molitor in November on Showtime to unify titles, is trying to coax titlist Juan Manuel Lopez into a fight -- even though Lopez's handlers at Top Rank have no plans to go in that direction. But Caballero is trying. "Everyone who knows me is aware that I'm a man of great faith, and I believe in destiny," Caballero said. "And I've said for a while now that my destiny is to face Juan Manuel Lopez in a fight to determine once and for all who the best 122-pound fighter in the world is. I know the answer to that question. It's just me and you now, Juanma. I won't lie. I know that beating you will finally give me the recognition that I deserve, and I know you want to fight anyone but a 5-foot-11 puncher like me. But being a champion means testing yourself against the best. You know in your heart that the fighters you're getting in the ring with aren't as good as I am. Don't try to fool your fans -- fight me and win or lose, you will have proven yourself worthy of being called 'champion.'"

- Dan Rafael ESPN

Caballero stays abusing Juanmamacita, Lopez needs to stop ducking, and HBO needs to pony up to take away any excuse for this fight not happening, except a blatant Lopez duck. Lopez performance was exciting enough against Penalosa on HBO and CC's dominating enough on Showtime to warrant a date. Make it happen.

[Pollo Boricua]

Keep talking Caballero Keep talking. I still hope Juanma gets some cojones and fights you.

[MARKBNLV]

he is making Juanma look like a punk.

[Ch@mpBox@PR]

Unified junior featherweight titlist Celestino Caballero (32-2, 22 KOs), unable to pique the interest of American television networks since his fourth-round knockout of Steve Molitor in November on Showtime to unify titles, is trying to coax titlist Juan Manuel Lopez into a fight -- even though Lopez's handlers at Top Rank have no plans to go in that direction. But Caballero is trying. "Everyone who knows me is aware that I'm a man of great faith, and I believe in destiny," Caballero said. "And I've said for a while now that my destiny is to face Juan Manuel Lopez in a fight to determine once and for all who the best 122-pound fighter in the world is. I know the answer to that question. It's just me and you now, Juanma. I won't lie. I know that beating you will finally give me the recognition that I deserve, and I know you want to fight anyone but a 5-foot-11 puncher like me. But being a champion means testing yourself against the best. You know in your heart that the fighters you're getting in the ring with aren't as good as I am. Don't try to fool your fans -- fight me and win or lose, you will have proven yourself worthy of being called 'champion.'"

- Dan Rafael ESPN

Caballero stays abusing Juanmamacita, Lopez needs to stop ducking, and HBO needs to pony up to take away any excuse for this fight not happening, except a blatant Lopez duck. Lopez performance was exciting enough against Penalosa on HBO and CC's dominating enough on Showtime to warrant a date. Make it happen.

I totally agree that Juanma is a`***** if he doesnt fight Caballero!!!


About that, Caballero lost his fight in Panama and it was not even close!!!

[Guest]

Keep talking Caballero Keep talking. I still hope Juanma gets some cojones and fights you.

I totally agree that Juanma is a`***** if he doesnt fight Caballero!!!


About that, Caballero lost his fight in Panama and it was not even close!!!

The judges in that fight were excellent. Caballero won the first 4 rounds easy and split the last 8.

Excellent judging. You must've had a crappy stream or something

[Heru]

I totally agree that Juanma is a`***** if he doesnt fight Caballero!!!


About that, Caballero lost his fight in Panama and it was not even close!!!

Don't get fooled by that last fight, Caballero was weight drained, and it showed as he faded late and had to win rounds on heart.

I'm not saying Lopez won't beat him, but don't go off that last fight because CC doesn't usually fade like that.

[Guest]

Don't get fooled by that last fight, Caballero was weight drained, and it showed as he faded late and had to win rounds on heart.

I'm not saying Lopez won't beat him, but don't go off that last fight because CC doesn't usually fade like that.

Caballero really should probably move up. He's 5'11 and 33 years old now, 122 is getting harder and harder.

I wouldn't mind if he met JuanMa higher myself.

Since unification doesn't seem that likely at 122.

[Check]

Fight will never happen so Caballero is just wasting his time. Lopez has went from top prospect to a complete ducker all in one year. Arum is protecting this guy just like JCC jr but atleast Lopez has talent, why not see what the kid truly has?

[Iceta]

Caballero really should probably move up. He's 5'11 and 33 years old now, 122 is getting harder and harder.

I wouldn't mind if he met JuanMa higher myself.

Since unification doesn't seem that likely at 122.

I've got a rap song for Juan Ma. You need to quit ducking Cab, cause Celly Cel has got some Heat 4 Yo Azz.

[Ch@mpBox@PR]

The judges in that fight were excellent. Caballero won the first 4 rounds easy and split the last 8.

Excellent judging. You must've had a crappy stream or something

You know he lost the fight and it wasnt even close.

Don't get fooled by that last fight, Caballero was weight drained, and it showed as he faded late and had to win rounds on heart.

I'm not saying Lopez won't beat him, but don't go off that last fight because CC doesn't usually fade like that.

Juanma Kos this bum in less than 6 rounds.

And anyways, if he was weight drain for that fight, what makes you think he wint be weight drain against Juanma? Is the same weight!!!