Chris Algieri: Loma's not slipping; Lopez won close 7-5

[Combat Talk Radio]

“I think Loma wasn’t willing to take the risks early,” said Chris. “Later on, he was walking through fire to get there and took big shots a well, but was able to get his shots off.

“His precision was incredible. When he did throw, he landed and landed well [44% connect rate]. But you can’t win rounds if you don’t throw punches. I thought he had Lopez hurt at times, especially to the body, in a couple of rounds.

“He [Lomachenko] was the stalker; he was pushing him back. At times, he was bullying him inside and bullying him against the ropes.

“I really do believe Loma had a good account of himself in the second half of the fight. My shoulder was hurt when I fought Pacquiao.

“I never said a word about it,” said Algieri in making light of Lomachenko’s shoulder injury excuse.

“If you’re willing to step in the ring, then you’re 100 percent. And if it was that bad, he’d pull out. If you don’t, then I don’t care.

“I thought Loma was going to win the fight. I thought it was a little bit too early for Teofimo. It’s not disrespect for Teofimo. I just think it’s early,” said Algieri.

[Fangedgrowl]

Algeri is right on. If Loma started in Like the 3rd round or so maybe he wins late.