Lomachenko got a title shot in his 2nd Pro fight because Bob knew he was ready for world title level boxing based on his amateur pedigree (1 defeat in nearly 400 fights). Yes he lost but it was a tight defeat to an experienced brawler. Point to note is that Lomachenko's solitary loss in the amateurs came relatively early in his career too...
Bob knows that representing Honduras at the Olympics and getting your ass handed to you doesn't quite give you the same usable experience for the pros.
As I said, I like Lopez as a fighter and I expect him to have a bright and exciting career, just expect his success to come higher up the weights, and at the moment don't think he's good enough to share a ring with Lomachenko.
I think Bob is doing Lopez a favor by nut arranging this fight. As a person and fighter who relies a lot on confidence, Lopez getting destroyed by Lomachenko at this age and stage of his career could ruin him. Just my 2 cents
Bob knows that representing Honduras at the Olympics and getting your ass handed to you doesn't quite give you the same usable experience for the pros.
As I said, I like Lopez as a fighter and I expect him to have a bright and exciting career, just expect his success to come higher up the weights, and at the moment don't think he's good enough to share a ring with Lomachenko.
I think Bob is doing Lopez a favor by nut arranging this fight. As a person and fighter who relies a lot on confidence, Lopez getting destroyed by Lomachenko at this age and stage of his career could ruin him. Just my 2 cents
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