Originally posted by IceTrayDaGang
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I do see how his statements could come across as contradicting, but allow me to paint a different perception by interpreting both statements:
1. i dont want to be the guy to make a name beating old legend -----> Meaning: One route to becoming "boxing famous" is to jump divisions and fight big names like Manny Pacquiao. I'm not focusing on that route, because there is a chance people could say, Oh well Pacman was passed his prime and old anyway, so it doesn't truly count. I will unify one weight class, and fight whoever is necessary in order to possess all 4 belts.
2. that's a great fight and very possible. it would be a pleasure to fight a legend. -----> Meaning: IF Manny IS able to come down to 135, where I am unifying the division, that would be an honor to have to go through a legend, in order for me to unify. I'm sure it would be a great fight, but I'm not deterring my road to greatness and history, just to make a fight with Manny. If he comes down to my division, well of course I will not avoid him but just welcome the opportunity to share the ring with a legend.
You see how all that makes sense, when you look at the full context of Loma's career path, character, past behavior, and language barrier ? The way I worded his statements, conveys a slightly more nuanced interpretation. It's the language barrier that leaves room for misinterpretation, and I get the feeling that also bothers Lomachenko.
I don't know if it's because I speak two languages, but when somebody is being translated or speaking broken English, I use every other resource available to aid in the comprehension of their speech. It requires objectivity and the ability to discern nuances.
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