Comments Thread For: De La Hoya: Lomachenko-Linares Not Finalized Yet; Up to Arum

[SAINTSTEVE]

I didn't read the article but Bob says the bout is dependent on the women's softball game being moved up earlier in the day. I expect if the women say no then we will get Lomachenko vs Beltran.

[gntsfan84]

The holdup here is ESPN. GBP agreed to let Linares fight on ESPN if it didn't conflict with the HBO replay of GGG-Canelo and the Sadaam Ali fight. So, Arum is waiting on ESPN to let them know if they can put the fight on earlier in the evening. If ESPN agrees, the fight is likely a go.

[Califire209]

Loma wont be the same at 135 his opponents will nuetralize his speed with height and reach. At 135 he will have Zero knockout power.

[Califire209]

Loma said he wants to fight Garcia but theres no way in hell Garcia would ever agree to fight Loma. Hes content fighting the Lipinets and zlaticanins of the sport while hiding from the real challenges. His next fight will be against Robert Easter

The Man just moved UP to a new weight and fought the Only active champion at 140lb while the other Belts are Vacant.
You think he's threatened by the smaller lighter hitting Loma?.. Loma still a jr LW hasnt fought 1 man at 135 yet. Let him move up and be vocal about fighting Mikey first.

[MC Hammer]

The holdup here is ESPN. GBP agreed to let Linares fight on ESPN if it didn't conflict with the HBO replay of GGG-Canelo and the Sadaam Ali fight. So, Arum is waiting on ESPN to let them know if they can put the fight on earlier in the evening. If ESPN agrees, the fight is likely a go.

Why should GB care about a replay, they don't get paid for that. GB knows that TR has a deal with ESPN, and there will be more viewers, so why not go to ESPN?

[jackblack008]

Apparently in boxing their phones only work one way.

Looks like Arum made the fight with Mr. Honda & they're waiting on the sign off from Golden Boy. From the beginning Arum has said he's dealing with Mr. Honda. Golden Boy better not mess this up

Yep Arum and Honda on good terms. they both handle Murata as well. most likely linares and loma fight is on

[richardt]

I refuse to believe Bob makes this fight... no way does he let Loma go up and fight Linares for his first crack at 135! ��������

Come again?????