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All things being equal, it was Lopez extra size. The length, natural strength, density of Lopez made the difference. He had a good game plan to boot. Good fighter, but I dont see this necessarily like a passing of the torch, I think Lopez is very good, but beatable.
I still think Loma is one of the best fighters in the world p4p, I think we've all been spoilt the last generation with Pac and Floyd, Oscar before that going through several weight classes, but not all fighters are built that way. Most fighters who are good enough to move up in weight top out at their 2nd or 3rd weight class, I think Loma should be praised for his accomplishments, and the willingness to take on a big young 135lb champion.
I understand the backlash from certain fans, where Loma was being touted as one of the greatest of all time which I personally never felt. But I do believe he is a potential ATG in that 126-130lb region with a few more big wins. I think size wise, and talent wise, he is comparable to Morales Barrera, JMM and could have hung with all of them, and potentially beat them on certain nights. But you can see he is pushing the limits at 135lb, it was obvious since the Linares fight that good 135lbers can touch him and hurt him.
Anyway good fight, Lopez showed some good dimensions, and is going to be a factor at 140lb. Him and Taylor is a barn burner
I still think Loma is one of the best fighters in the world p4p, I think we've all been spoilt the last generation with Pac and Floyd, Oscar before that going through several weight classes, but not all fighters are built that way. Most fighters who are good enough to move up in weight top out at their 2nd or 3rd weight class, I think Loma should be praised for his accomplishments, and the willingness to take on a big young 135lb champion.
I understand the backlash from certain fans, where Loma was being touted as one of the greatest of all time which I personally never felt. But I do believe he is a potential ATG in that 126-130lb region with a few more big wins. I think size wise, and talent wise, he is comparable to Morales Barrera, JMM and could have hung with all of them, and potentially beat them on certain nights. But you can see he is pushing the limits at 135lb, it was obvious since the Linares fight that good 135lbers can touch him and hurt him.
Anyway good fight, Lopez showed some good dimensions, and is going to be a factor at 140lb. Him and Taylor is a barn burner
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