Is Josesito Lopez the next Arturo Gatti?

[15rounder]

I ask this because this kid seems to have a heart bigger than this planet. Doesn't matter what kind of punishment he takes, he keeps on coming. He won't ever beat the Mayweathers or Pac's of the boxing world, but you can always count on this kid to give you your entertainment dollars worth. Even after that loss last night, I want to see this kid again. Like Gatti, I think this kid will keep fighting even if both his eyes are closed. Let me know what you think

[p4pking]

He's a warrior no doubt, would love to see him again. I don't think he's quite got the X factor that Gatti did though, not to many do. In his defence, he's hardly got the promotion behind him either. Lopez has been brought in as an opponent for every single big fight he's had, wheras Gatti was handled pretty well for the most part. If Arturo hadn't been a big draw he may well have become an opponent himself early on.

[ICB]

No not at all he doesn't carry anywhere near the one punch KO power Gatti had, also Gatti was more durable. An exciting fighter no doubt but there's only one Arturo Gatti.

Gatti/Robinson
Gatti/Ward
Gatti/Patterson
Gatti/Ruelas
Gatti/Rodriguez

[Spicoli]

No. Hes a free swinger with big balls and a heart but the airwaves are filled with guys similiar who never get the big names or press. He looked shakey last night even early..I don't mean heart wise etc but I think that weight roller coaster didn't do him any favors.

[greynotsoold]

No. Hes a free swinger with big balls and a heart but the airwaves are filled with guys similiar who never get the big names or press. He looked shakey last night even early..I don't mean heart wise etc but I think that weight roller coaster didn't do him any favors.

He should be fighting at 140.

[Spicoli]

No. Hes a free swinger with big balls and a heart but the airwaves are filled with guys similiar who never get the big names or press. He looked shakey last night even early..I don't mean heart wise etc but I think that weight roller coaster didn't do him any favors.

He should be fighting at 140.

Exactly yeh. The Ortiz was a jump in weight to begin with, the Alvarez was just a matter of time honestly. Then to come down against a power house in Maidana? Three huge jumps in class ta boot. Kid needs an even playin field to level off and hopefully rebuild some momentum. Nobody wants just be a "game & gutsy" opponent.