Lomachenko, the future

[Cuban Linx]

I don't know how anyone watching that fight could come away with Lomachenko being "hittable". Rodriguez landed 55 punches in 9 rounds... roughly 6 punches per round, makes you a hittable opponent?

How many times do you see Lomachenko get hit cleanly, where his head snaps back or he starts to wobble?

He was an absolute wizard, my favorite performance of the night.

Lomachenko's only weakness his his lack of punching power. He can knockout opponents with perfect shots or accumulation of punches, but he doesn't have that concussive power that fighters like GGG have. That's his only weakness.

My guess is he'll get the winner of Gradovich-Selby, which is likely going to be Selby. I would take Lomachenko all day over Selby, who is a very underrated boxer.

[HanzGruber]

He needs to let his hands go more. And did his dad tell him not to throw hard punches? Lol wtf. He needs to fight walters

[ShoulderRoll]

He still look amateurish in some ways. He should be fighting 4/5 times a year.

I agree.

Orlando Salido's son has a lot of potential for the future but there are still things he needs to work on, specifically his tendency to throw show shine flurries and not sit down on his punches more.

His dad has done a great job training him but it might be a good idea to bring in another trainer with more pro experience to continue his development. Even if it's just as a consultant.

[SN!PER]

Lomachenko was the star of the show.

He made Pacquiao and Mayweather look soft as hell.

[Ferrarijones]

Really hope we get Loma-Walters sooner rather than later.

I got Walters in that fight. I like Lomo a lot and think he boxes beautifully. But Walters is a beast and will beat him down. He doesn't have enough pop to keep him off him for 12 rounds. Even though he dominated Rodriquez, he still got touched way too much for a fighter of his skill level. Luckily Rodriguez wasn't a power puncher, but Walters would do serious damage. He knows he has a bit more work to do before he's ready for that fight, but he's definitely not ducking, just making sure he's ready. Fantastic fighter though, always great to watch.

[Lords]

Verdejo > Lomachenko

[kiaba360]

I like how you discredit Walters' skills saying he gets by because of size even though Lomenchenko weighed the same fight night fighting Russell as he did fighting Donaire. You guys kill me.

Walters is tall and long, his build would allow him to transition effortlessly into 130-135. Meanwhile, guys like Loma and Russell Jr. have T-Rex arms.

[Ryn0]

I know people aren't going to like the comparison but its true, he is a very similar fighter to Joe Calzaghe.

[Showtime..]

P4P I thinks he's the most talented boxer fighting today. Too bad he doesn't have the resume yet.
Imagine if he put power in his shots instead of going for quantity over quality.

[Szef]

Verdejo > Lomachenko

No.