Comments Thread For: Teofimo Lopez: I'm Not Only A Power Puncher; I'm Also Smart, A Great Boxer

[Combat Talk Radio]

I’ll take that bet.

Done. Finally someone mans up.

You know I almost forgot about that

Okay, actually I did forget about it.

That really is a big red alert in terms of Teofimo's heart and mental fortitude.

If Loma manages to take him to deep waters he could actually end up quiting.

How could you forget? I repeatedly have posted the video from after that fight to try to help some of you understand he's a mental case.



That wasn't just family, that was him losing to a nobody, saying no more tall fighters, talking about retiring, etc. All of that happened before he took the trip.

I'm trying to warn you guys. This dude is mentally fragile. We all know what happens to mentally fragile fighters (Oli McCall, Naseem Hamed, Christy Martin, Ronda Rousey, Victor Ortiz, Chavez Jr., etc).

Meanwhile you got one of the most composed fighters in the world across from him come fight night.

Your mind is your greatest asset in that ring. You know that.

This is NOT a 50/50 fight. It’s a borderline mismatch.

[Doubledagger]

Done. Finally someone mans up.




How could you forget? I repeatedly have posted the video from after that fight to try to help some of you understand he's a mental case.



That wasn't just family, that was him losing to a nobody, saying no more tall fighters, talking about retiring, etc. All of that happened before he took the trip.

I'm trying to warn you guys. This dude is mentally fragile. We all know what happens to mentally fragile fighters (Oli McCall, Naseem Hamed, Christy Martin, Ronda Rousey, Victor Ortiz, Chavez Jr., etc).

Meanwhile you got one of the most composed fighters in the world across from him come fight night.

Your mind is your greatest asset in that ring. You know that.

This is NOT a 50/50 fight. It’s a borderline mismatch.

I agree that it's something that may very well lead to Teofimo's downfall.

But Teofimo is young and still growing and developing. His handlers might have worked on that issue with him. People do grow believe it or not.

Also, Loma might even fail to expose that fragility for all we know because we don't know how they will match up in the ring and we don't know how well Loma will be able to take a punch from Lopez.

I do however think that if the fight is competitive and goes past seven rounds than Loma will be able to expose those fragilities.

Unless he can hurt Loma enough or even hit him often enough and hard enough to make him hesitant, then a prolonged fight is not in Lopez's interest.

I'm also betting that Loma is better at making adjustments than Lopez so he needs to end it within the first seven rounds otherwise he gets forced to quit or gets stopped.

[eco1]

Lopez needs to fight like Errol Spence.

Don't focus on scoring points just focus on beating your opponent to submission.

Throw lots of body shots and mix it up with head shots here and there and he should be able to break down and KO Loma.

If he focuses on boxing on scoring points he'll get outboxed and befuddled.

He must give Loma a receipt for every transaction.

If Loma lands a one two he must give a body shot receipt.

A guy must know that there is a penalty for ever transaction he attempts to make.

Thats how Spence broke Brook down and thats how I think Lopez can break Loma.

Of course Lopez cannot throw as many punches as Spence. I'm saying he must follow the principle, not necessarily the style.

I am sure Loma is just going to stand there waiting to be hit.

Yeap, that is how reality works.

Loma TKO 11

[Combat Talk Radio]

I agree that it's something that may very well lead to Teofimo's downfall.

But Teofimo is young and still growing and developing. His handlers might have worked on that issue with him. People do grow believe it or not.

Victor Ortiz was also "young and still growing and developing" when he fought Chino. We saw what happened. Hell, Lopez might cut the same interview.

"Something inside me told me I could knock him out"

"I usually keep composed"

"I fought really dumb"

"I'm young, I don't deserve to get beat up like this"

"there's only so much (ass whooping) you can handle"

[BoxingIsGreat]

I challenge you to name another fighter that got taken the distance by a nobody, then decided they'll never fight tall fighters again.

See, bets aren't difficult. There have to be stakes. You have to be willing to risk something that matters. Otherwise there's no point.

In your world, you would only do Russian Roulette with a foam bullet toy revolver, and laugh about it afterwards.

What's the point in even doing it then?

Points have no value.

Money is heartless during a pandemic.

But your ego...now THAT interests me.

Someone who really believes in what they're saying won't have an issue taking a bet where the only risk is a bruised ego.

Thus, like the others around here, you don't really believe Lopez has a chance. You HOPE he can land something.

But in your heart, yellow and shallow, you know that we're likely to witness a Nick Walters result, and once that happens, Lopez will likely run out of the ring like Broner and go into hiding/retirement like Michael Spinks.

That's why you guys won't take risky bets with stakes that mean a damn. Because you saw what this guy has done to three quality fighters and you're worried that you'll see your 'eye test' take an F right before your eyes.

Then, when me and plenty others call you out for your ignorance, you will make excuses. All because you are cowards who won't man up and put your ego on the line.

Your bet is so unreasonable. We are talking about a bet on Lopez-Loma. Why involve Crawford? You want me to say shit about Crawford. No, I will not do that.

[BoxingIsGreat]

Lol... collected.

Collect what? I'm basically telling you I don't care who loses. 50/50 means I expect for either to lose. I'm not a gambler.

I will root for Lopez, tho, and want him to win. Not invested in either fighter much.

[Combat Talk Radio]

Your bet is so unreasonable. We are talking about a bet on Lopez-Loma. Why involve Crawford?

Because Crawford circles your ego like the moon circles the Earth, brother.

You are so blinded in faith to that dude, it's the same blind faith you have for Teofimo.

So...I want to take that ego. I want to reality check you. Bring you back down to Earth. Even saying it's 50/50 is absolutely ridiculous and you know it.

PinkGod took the bet like a warrior without whining. What's your excuse?

[alexnation]

Can't wait to see daddy Lopez's face. A truly mental character

[BoxingIsGreat]

Lopez needs to fight like Errol Spence.

Don't focus on scoring points just focus on beating your opponent to submission.

Throw lots of body shots and mix it up with head shots here and there and he should be able to break down and KO Loma.

If he focuses on boxing on scoring points he'll get outboxed and befuddled.

He must give Loma a receipt for every transaction.

If Loma lands a one two he must give a body shot receipt.

A guy must know that there is a penalty for ever transaction he attempts to make.

Thats how Spence broke Brook down and thats how I think Lopez can break Loma.

Of course Lopez cannot throw as many punches as Spence. I'm saying he must follow the principle, not necessarily the style.

Good post. That's his chance.

However, I want him to fight more like Maidana against Floyd. Maidana showed no respect, and that was key. Everytime I analyze this fight, Maidana shows up for Lopez. No spacing or a chance to think for Loma.

See if you can get away with some low blows, headbutts, or the occasional elbow, without the ref seeing. It's a fight. Loma himself is a dirty fighter: Punching down behind the head and spinning opponents are some examples. Be careful.

[Rick Taylor]

Victor Ortiz was also "young and still growing and developing" when he fought Chino. We saw what happened. Hell, Lopez might cut the same interview.

"Something inside me told me I could knock him out"

"I usually keep composed"

"I fought really dumb"

"I'm young, I don't deserve to get beat up like this"

"there's only so much (ass whooping) you can handle"

i would say lomo is more reminiscent of the victor ortiz mentality