Bob Arum begging for mercy?

[FeFist]

Hopefully they Bob Arum is being sincere because there are a lot of fights I would like to see. It is, however, something I doubt. The timing of this makes me consider the possibility of him trying to gain leverage for his lawsuit. At the moment, he's arguing that Haymon is freezing them out of the market, so I would not put it past him to try and create examples of Haymon refusing to work with him.

[aldo5408]

I like Leo, he's cool, and I recall predicting he has a fairly easy time with Mares, and I thought he did well for the most part. I think he's a good fighter, I just think Loma's better. Faster, smarter, won't be affected by Cruz's power, or lack thereof. Good stamina.

Salido was a tough veteran who fought like a dirty little hoe. I can't applaud a guy for cheating brashly towards victory, but Loma should've boxed better himself. He seemed unprepared for that style and perhaps unnerved by it. I think he's learned from it tho. I don't think Leo is better than Salido, maybe with drug testing.

Excellent point green k sent

I want to see loma vs leo because I think its great fight
I dont think its a shutout either but a 50/50 fight

[SplitSecond]

Adrien Broner won't ever be an elite guy but he's got some star power to give to Crawford, it would be a good fight for Crawford to grow from. It would have been a much mroe interesting fight than Lundy.

Again with Leo Santa Cruz, that's a good fight for Lomachenko, yes Bob's guy has a better chance of winning but Leo is undefeated and has about 30 fights to Loma's 6. It's a good fight with the odds of an upset, Leo throws alot. Walter is too big a leap I've felt, but after Leo it'd feel alot closer.

That's not to state the obvious that Arum doesn't have 200+ fighters to throw away and is looking for winnable yet growth inducing fights from his guys vs other stables.

[aldo5408]

If Loma does go to Showtime then it is very possible to get a legit supersix tourney at 126 that leo ends up winning. Thoughts?

[Fetta]

If Loma does go to Showtime then it is very possible to get a legit supersix tourney at 126 that leo ends up winning. Thoughts?

Would love a 126 tourney. throw in those around it too (Selby, rigo, mares, winner of frampton/quigg, loma, russel) and im all for it.

Not sure Leo wins it all but he did impress me against Mares

[Djanxx]

Come on man leave the racism out

But it's perfectly fine to post ****phobic nonsense on this forum? interesting.

[Mitchell Kane]

Am told Top Rank has had discussions with Showtime about bringing Lomachenko to the network. #boxing

— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) February 25, 2016

You have to wonder why Peter Nelson doesnt even want to show Loma

It would be good if Lomachenko went to SHO, because HBO doesn't seem to be that interested in doing much with him.

Hopefully it happens and it opens the door to some better opponents.

[aldo5408]

But it's perfectly fine to post ****phobic nonsense on this forum? interesting.

Yea it is you phagget

[HI-TECH Boxing]

It would be pretty cool if Showtime gave Lomachenko a shot. I wouldn't blame them if they didn't since Arum has been burning all kinds of bridges and just couldn't keep his mouth shut. Maybe Showtime would be willing to give Loma an opportunity regardless. I mean it's not like Loma said anything bad about Showtime.
Showtime could tell Arum they will accept him but no mismatches. Which I am for. People think we Loma fans want to protect Loma, but I want to see him get tested. I want to see him in the ring against the best. Why not enjoy a fighters career while they are still here. The best way to enjoy a career is by seeing them get tested. Isn't that one of the more enjoyable parts about being a fan of a fighter? Father time will get to everyone, so why not make most of a fighters career. If Showtime is willing to give Loma a chance I say bring on Walters, Santa Cruz, Russell and the rest of the top fighters (a Rigo fight would be nice). 126 and 130 are good weight classes to invest in at the moment.

We still don't know 100% what exactly is going on. We need somethings cleared before we make more assumptions.

[El-blanco]

Am told Top Rank has had discussions with Showtime about bringing Lomachenko to the network. #boxing

— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) February 25, 2016

You have to wonder why Peter Nelson doesnt even want to show Loma

Personally I think it's because he doesn't knock guys out. He's supremely skilled but after 8 rounds of the same thing even I'm a little disinterested because he's not putting the guy away. Watching the same thing over and over isn't interesting in any sphere. It's a one sided beating with no payoff. He either needs better opponents to make it interesting or he needs to start knocking guys out.