Loma vs Lopez- Am I missing something ?

[Larry the boss]

I can see Lopez scoring a flash knockdown in the early rounds. Loma brushes it off and then boxes circles around him. Either a UD win or Lopez quits out of frustration or mental breakdown. Possibly even fake an injury.

I honestly cant see lopez quitting

[wlad1111]

I honestly cant see lopez quitting

be honest, did you see Rigo quitting ?

[Larry the boss]

be honest, did you see Rigo quitting ?

To be fair Lopez isnt in his late 30's moving up 2 divisions...I think Loma will win just dont see this guy quitting

[GhostofDempsey]

I honestly cant see lopez quitting

I question Looez’ mental state. He was struggling with some emotional/mental stuff last year and earlier this year. I have to wonder how he will handle adversity and being pushed to his limits. Providing Loma is in top form himself. Ring rust will hurt Loma more.

[Punch on Tap]

Love Lopez but if he doesn’t come in at 100% for AT LEAST the second half of the fight, he won’t win.

Rounds 1-4: He’s going to have to be patient for a while before he shows his cards. Jabs and body shots from both outside and inside. He should try to wrestle-hold and force Loma to expend energy without taking punches.

Rounds 4-7: Start to switch the tune with more explosive power and pop shots. But more importantly, turn up the effective aggression while still wrestling and backing him up. Back up and retreat only to break his momentum and rhythm.

7-9: The most crucial rounds!! If it lasts this long! Lopez must be patient and make the fight boring. Use his explosiveness to engage and then disengage making Loma wanting to commit each time. To frustrate the matador himself the bull must not engage.

9-10: If Teo does all of the above perfectly, he will be able to use his size and power to hurt Loma. Maybe even enough to take him out. If he does not, it means he wasn’t experienced or patient enough to take him on at this time.

If this fight goes the distance I favor Loma.

[BoxingIsGreat]

Fifty-fifty fight for me. Lopez by KO is my pick. I wouldn't be surprised either way, although I want Lopez to KTFO of Loma.

Let's not use age, injury, or inactivity as an excuse or combined excuses if Loma loses. You can't pick him and then cry later after the fact.

[el_mas_chingon]

I’m sure Lopez isn’t coming with the same gameplan he’s used with past opponents, of course he’s practicing different angles and views to accommodate Loma’s style! I’m picking Lopez to win by late stoppage and pulling biggest upset of the year, just like Salido did on Loma’s 2nd pro fight but a much cleaner fight with no low blows!

[BoxingIsGreat]

I wouldn't see as an upset. It'd be a good win for Lopez, nothing earth shattering. Wouldn't mind seeing him against Davis after he beats Loma, right away.

War Lopez!

[wlad1111]

Fifty-fifty fight for me. Lopez by KO is my pick. I wouldn't be surprised either way, although I want Lopez to KTFO of Loma.

Let's not use age, injury, or inactivity as an excuse or combined excuses if Loma loses. You can't pick him and then cry later after the fact.

unless Lopez comes in overweight and the fight still happens I am not making excuses. Although excuses can be both legitimate and illegitimate so it can be reasonable to make some excuses in certain cases(loaded wraps, drugging an opponent, judges robbing someone). What doesn't make sense is picking a fighter and once he is beat not giving an opponent credit. Happens all the time

[bluebeam]

Love Lopez but if he doesn’t come in at 100% for AT LEAST the second half of the fight, he won’t win.

Rounds 1-4: He’s going to have to be patient for a while before he shows his cards. Jabs and body shots from both outside and inside. He should try to wrestle-hold and force Loma to expend energy without taking punches.

Rounds 4-7: Start to switch the tune with more explosive power and pop shots. But more importantly, turn up the effective aggression while still wrestling and backing him up. Back up and retreat only to break his momentum and rhythm.

7-9: The most crucial rounds!! If it lasts this long! Lopez must be patient and make the fight boring. Use his explosiveness to engage and then disengage making Loma wanting to commit each time. To frustrate the matador himself the bull must not engage.

9-10: If Teo does all of the above perfectly, he will be able to use his size and power to hurt Loma. Maybe even enough to take him out. If he does not, it means he wasn’t experienced or patient enough to take him on at this time.

If this fight goes the distance I favor Loma.

I like this gameplan