Comments Thread For: Official: Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez signed for August 16 in Saudi Arabia

[boxingitis]

Did Haney run from Loma? No so STFU

He got turned into a bobble head by 35 year old 130 Pound WHITE dude. So now STFU.

[kiaba360]

I wouldn't call either of these guys pure counter-punchers. Haney has turned himself into a pure runner of late, but Lopez can fight equally well on the front and rear foot. Haney normally enjoys significant hand and foot speed advantages over his opponents, but he has neither of these against Lopez. He also doesn't have any advantage in overall craft and he's up against a pretty clear power deficit against Teo, even though Teo is the naturally smaller guy. I actually think this fight is going to be an interesting and exciting high-level chess match that might just turn into a barn burner before long. Here's hoping anyway. Lopez TKO 10.

A boxer/mover vs. counter-puncher. Teo has shown the output (vs. Claggett) and athleticism to be a decent front-foot fighter, but he prefers to lure his opponent in. He's weaker when he has to lead the dance. He's probably gonna have to chase Haney, who has a slight reach advantage. There may be a clear power difference between Haney/Lopez, but that doesn't mean Lopez will be able to land enough to rattle Haney. All we can reasonably predict is that Haney won't be winning by stoppage.

[Willy Wanker]

Gonna be a stinker lol.

They both have styles that'll bring the worst out of each other. Especially in Lopez's case, Haney looks terrible every fight whether he wins close or dominates.

Both their annoying fathers/trainers will make the fight about themselves so maybe the press conferences might provide some form of cheap entertainment.

[HisExcellency]

This is a GREAT fight on paper regardless of how it goes down in the ring. Kudos to both fighter's for stepping up and taking a risk at a point where a loss could be seriously detrimental.

People should be grateful that these kind of matchups are happening much more frequently and in the fighters primes unlike the past!

[joseph5620]

This will be another "very tactical" fight, meaning Zzzzz. Haney was scared of Ramirez's power, and ran all night, so just imagine how cautious he will be against Lopez, who will just sit back and wait for Haney to make a mistake.

Has Lopez shown significant power at 140 and above? No. When was the last time he had a KO? That's what I thought.

[joseph5620]

Catch weight is in between weight like 136 champ meeting 140 champ at 138. 145 is over the limit.

Lopez claimed he wanted to fight Boots Ennis at 147. So why does he need a 145 pound catch weight for Haney? That should be the question.

[joseph5620]

Who wants to see Devin win ugly? I dont care he can dance circles. Hit and hug and run. it smells of fear.

Lopez wanting a catch weight of 145 smells of fear from the guy who claimed he wanted Boots Ennis at 147.

[kiaba360]

Lopez claimed he wanted to fight Boots Ennis at 147. So why does he need a 145 pound catch weight for Haney? That should be the question.

Though I agree with your overall point, Haney fought Ramirez at a 143 catchweight. I'm not sure why all of these guys are delaying the move.

Haney/Lopez should use this bout to acclimate to the full limit. If Lopez really wanted to move up, he could've done it vs. Norman last year. Then Ennis would be chasing him.

[Coverdale]

an anticipated clash of two of the so-called “Four Horsemen,” a phrase coined by member Ryan Garcia that also includes unbeaten lightweight titleholder Gervonta “Tank” Davis.

the four horsemen lol

4 donkies might be closer to the mark some might say, i think he was smoking his cali weed when he thought of that one

The typical crap you hear from US fighters with social media followings. I just tune it out.

[Oregonian]

Wow, even with all the racism Mr. Lopez. Showed to Turkey by calling him habibi and saying for turkey to call him Mohammed.with a funny accent! Devin haney better win this fight.

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Habibi is a word of endearment in Arabic. How is that racist? Haney is also Müslǐm, what’s wrong with calling himself Mohamed?

Edit: Apparent the word Müslïm is offensive. This website is as trash as it gets.