Teofimo Lopez is the next Broner

[The Big Dunn]

The kid just doesn’t do enough, and he’s too simple for the style he likes to use.

Think’s he’s some great counter-puncher but has issues getting counter’s off. Mainly because he only know’s how to use his feet for big leaps like he’s trying to imitate Roy Jones(except Teofimo has next to no feints). You’ll never see Lopez stutter step back to maintain the ideal distance to just make his opponent fall short and for him to get a counter off ala Rigondeaux or Mayweather. And he’s not as flexible as James Toney to stand and counter as effectively, nor is his counterpunching offense diverse enough. Nearly always it’s a counter right hand, counter right uppercut, counter right hand left hook, that’s about it.

On the lead 70% of his offense is double jab, Sht right hand to setup leaping left hook. Leaping left hook. Rinse, repeat. For the other 30% when he;s actually trying to be active he might actually work something off those jabs, but most of the times he’s just killing energy leaping around aimlessly. It lasts for about a round, then he’s gassed, orbiting along the ropes, trying to clinch and will eventually get too tired to even properly defend. Lomachenko is going to kill this kid.

Another thing that bothers me is, he doesn’t even have a counter left hook. What kind of self-respecting counter-puncher doesn’t have a counter left hook? Even Broner has that. He would have had a much easier time with Nakatani if he would throw that punch. But the guy is only ever thinking about rolling his shoulder, thus every counter starting with a right hand. Somehow hasn’t figured out you can roll your shoulder whilst throwing a left hook.

Essentially, he;s just Broner all over again. Broner was hyped too (FOTD), had a ton of speed and power (actually think Broner hit harder). All the talent in the world. But peanuts for brains.

Actually, I think Broner was better. Lopez has to evolve or he has no future at this level. Outside of hailmary shots most elite’s will whoop his ass.

Can’t say this opinion is wrong but if he beats Loma, which is possible but not likely imo, then you probably need to revisit this opinion.

[Lomadeaux]

Disagree with this post. Lopez is no where near as one dimensional as Broner.

Come October Lopez will be the next boxing star after knocking out Lomochenko

Lmao........

[Get em up]

Lopez is too strong and powerful/fast for one not to give him a chance to win. Lomachenko is, or should be, tailor made for him. It will get much worse for the 5’6/7 Lopez at 140 with the current crop, let alone 147.

It seems like alot of the die hard Lomo fans are counting him out completely and I think it's a fairly even fight from a who wins stand point. I actually give Lopez the edge.

[SplitSecond]

It seems like alot of the die hard Lomo fans are counting him out completely and I think it's a fairly even fight from a who wins stand point. I actually give Lopez the edge.

I only give him a puncher’s chance. If he hurts Loma or hits him good usually that’s when Lomachenko starts getting really aggressive. If Lopez can’t finish him I think it will be too much pressure for him too handle.

But I can see people viewing the early rounds as close when Lomachenko is looking to mainly analyse and be cautious of Lopez’s power, just putting mostly mental pressure with feints while easing closer and closer.

[whollisboxing]

The kid just doesn’t do enough, and he’s too simple for the style he likes to use.

Think’s he’s some great counter-puncher but has issues getting counter’s off. Mainly because he only know’s how to use his feet for big leaps like he’s trying to imitate Roy Jones(except Teofimo has next to no feints). You’ll never see Lopez stutter step back to maintain the ideal distance to just make his opponent fall short and for him to get a counter off ala Rigondeaux or Mayweather. And he’s not as flexible as James Toney to stand and counter as effectively, nor is his counterpunching offense diverse enough. Nearly always it’s a counter right hand, counter right uppercut, counter right hand left hook, that’s about it.

On the lead 70% of his offense is double jab, Sht right hand to setup leaping left hook. Leaping left hook. Rinse, repeat. For the other 30% when he;s actually trying to be active he might actually work something off those jabs, but most of the times he’s just killing energy leaping around aimlessly. It lasts for about a round, then he’s gassed, orbiting along the ropes, trying to clinch and will eventually get too tired to even properly defend. Lomachenko is going to kill this kid.

Another thing that bothers me is, he doesn’t even have a counter left hook. What kind of self-respecting counter-puncher doesn’t have a counter left hook? Even Broner has that. He would have had a much easier time with Nakatani if he would throw that punch. But the guy is only ever thinking about rolling his shoulder, thus every counter starting with a right hand. Somehow hasn’t figured out you can roll your shoulder whilst throwing a left hook.

Essentially, he;s just Broner all over again. Broner was hyped too (FOTD), had a ton of speed and power (actually think Broner hit harder). All the talent in the world. But peanuts for brains.

Actually, I think Broner was better. Lopez has to evolve or he has no future at this level. Outside of hailmary shots most elite’s will whoop his ass.

I can see some similarities, however it seems like Lopez is much more grounded than AB so that alone makes a difference. I guess we will find out soon enough though.

[mcdonalds]

"He doesn't have a counter Left hook tho"

[VasyLomachenko]

well.. ok then lol

[SplitSecond]

"He doesn't have a counter Left hook tho"

Just throwing hands there. No counter left.

He threw a few in the fight. Too bad you dont know what a counter left looks like.

[BKM-]

Turns out he might be the next Lomachenko.

[SplitSecond]

Lopez is too strong and powerful/fast for one not to give him a chance to win. Lomachenko is, or should be, tailor made for him. It will get much worse for the 5’6/7 Lopez at 140 with the current crop, let alone 147.

Great analysis man.