Loma vs Rigo finalized Dec 9th

[TitoFan]

So Rigo jumps two divisions to go see Loma. In another thread, this was the least of the fights I wanted to see. Will be a good fight to be sure... but too steep of a hill to climb for Rigo. What'll be interesting to see will be the claims from Loma fans who already place him either # 1 or # 2 on the mythical p4p ranking. There's not a hell of a lot at 130 at the moment, but it'll be interesting to see what happens when and if Loma decides to jump to 135.

I've had a wee drink tonight so my brain may not be firing as it should

are you saying it'll be interesting to see what Loma fans say when he moves up because you think he will get beat? or are you just saying that it'll be interesting to see what they say when he beats a smaller man...or both maybe?

again apologies if it is obvious

It's a bit convoluted, I know. And I haven't even had anything to drink yet.

The first "it'll be interesting" is about how Loma fans will rate him on the p4p after he beats Rigo (I'm putting that as a foregone conclusion).

The 2nd "it'll be interesting" is about how Loma will fare if and when he makes the jump to the rougher waters of 135.

[Batman]

So Rigo jumps two divisions to go see Loma. In another thread, this was the least of the fights I wanted to see. Will be a good fight to be sure... but too steep of a hill to climb for Rigo. What'll be interesting to see will be the claims from Loma fans who already place him either # 1 or # 2 on the mythical p4p ranking. There's not a hell of a lot at 130 at the moment, but it'll be interesting to see what happens when and if Loma decides to jump to 135.

I've had a wee drink tonight so my brain may not be firing as it should

are you saying it'll be interesting to see what Loma fans say when he moves up because you think he will get beat? or are you just saying that it'll be interesting to see what they say when he beats a smaller man...or both maybe?

again apologies if it is obvious

It's a bit convoluted, I know. And I haven't even had anything to drink yet.

The first "it'll be interesting" is about how Loma fans will rate him on the p4p after he beats Rigo (I'm putting that as a foregone conclusion).

The 2nd "it'll be interesting" is about how Loma will fare if and when he makes the jump to the rougher waters of 135.

OK, I'm gunna go and watch Rick and Morty now

[TitoFan]

So Rigo jumps two divisions to go see Loma. In another thread, this was the least of the fights I wanted to see. Will be a good fight to be sure... but too steep of a hill to climb for Rigo. What'll be interesting to see will be the claims from Loma fans who already place him either # 1 or # 2 on the mythical p4p ranking. There's not a hell of a lot at 130 at the moment, but it'll be interesting to see what happens when and if Loma decides to jump to 135.

I've had a wee drink tonight so my brain may not be firing as it should

are you saying it'll be interesting to see what Loma fans say when he moves up because you think he will get beat? or are you just saying that it'll be interesting to see what they say when he beats a smaller man...or both maybe?

again apologies if it is obvious

It's a bit convoluted, I know. And I haven't even had anything to drink yet.

The first "it'll be interesting" is about how Loma fans will rate him on the p4p after he beats Rigo (I'm putting that as a foregone conclusion).

The 2nd "it'll be interesting" is about how Loma will fare if and when he makes the jump to the rougher waters of 135.

OK, I'm gunna go and watch Rick and Morty now

It'll make more sense (or less) when you sober up.

[Alpha]

Beating a guy 2 divisions lower (as good as Rigo is) does nothing for Loma here in my opinion. There's not even a catch weight so all the props should go to Rigo for stepping up (finally). Rigo is up there in age and his chin has a question mark for me, even tho Loma is not a big puncher. Seems to me Rigo is taking the gamble and cashing out while he still can. I would have much preferred Loma to face Garcia at 135.

[TitoFan]

Beating a guy 2 divisions lower (as good as Rigo is) does nothing for Loma here in my opinion. There's not even a catch weight so all the props should go to Rigo for stepping up (finally). Rigo is up there in age and his chin has a question mark for me, even tho Loma is not a big puncher. Seems to me Rigo is taking the gamble and cashing out while he still can. I would have much preferred Loma to face Garcia at 135.

^^ This. Completely.

[Ron Swanson]

Beating a guy 2 divisions lower (as good as Rigo is) does nothing for Loma here in my opinion. There's not even a catch weight so all the props should go to Rigo for stepping up (finally). Rigo is up there in age and his chin has a question mark for me, even tho Loma is not a big puncher. Seems to me Rigo is taking the gamble and cashing out while he still can. I would have much preferred Loma to face Garcia at 135.

Robert Garcia said Top Rank is not even considering that right now and that's why they moved up looking for big fights. If it wasn't Rigo it was going to be Salido. For what it's worth Top Rank also said it was either Rigo or Salido

[Alpha]

Beating a guy 2 divisions lower (as good as Rigo is) does nothing for Loma here in my opinion. There's not even a catch weight so all the props should go to Rigo for stepping up (finally). Rigo is up there in age and his chin has a question mark for me, even tho Loma is not a big puncher. Seems to me Rigo is taking the gamble and cashing out while he still can. I would have much preferred Loma to face Garcia at 135.

Robert Garcia said Top Rank is not even considering that right now and that's why they moved up looking for big fights. If it wasn't Rigo it was going to be Salido. For what it's worth Top Rank also said it was either Rigo or Salido

Arum saying it's down to Rigo or Salido next.

Yea I already posted this awhile back. Just saying what my preference was.

[powerpuncher]

I'm good with this fight no matter if Rigo has to move up. It's a solid fight for both of them and Rigo is better than most of the guys that Loma has faced in his career (well he is better than all of them but factoring in weight he may or may not be the best).

I actually think that Rigo gives him a bit of trouble and I think he wins if they weighed the same. I think Loma wins comfortably but not without losing some rounds.

[Ron Swanson]

Beating a guy 2 divisions lower (as good as Rigo is) does nothing for Loma here in my opinion. There's not even a catch weight so all the props should go to Rigo for stepping up (finally). Rigo is up there in age and his chin has a question mark for me, even tho Loma is not a big puncher. Seems to me Rigo is taking the gamble and cashing out while he still can. I would have much preferred Loma to face Garcia at 135.

Robert Garcia said Top Rank is not even considering that right now and that's why they moved up looking for big fights. If it wasn't Rigo it was going to be Salido. For what it's worth Top Rank also said it was either Rigo or Salido

Arum saying it's down to Rigo or Salido next.

Yea I already posted this awhile back. Just saying what my preference was.

For me Loma had 4 good options, because to me Salido is irrelevant, if Salido gets a good win then fine, consider it. But until then for me it was

Garcia-TR didn't want
Rigo-we are blessed enough to see
Berchelt-who called for it
Davis-who isn't ready

I wouldn't have complained about any of those.

[Fenster]

For a borderline mismatch (Loma beats him if the same size) it's an intriguing, "must watch" for hardcore/nerds. Fantastic name to have on Loma's ledger, better than the Salido revenge that nobody cares about as it's a mere aberration on his record.

Well done to Rigo's manager too, all that trolling on Twitter paid off, it got the fans involved which allowed the money men to gauge popularity and stump up a slice of the budget.

[GaMo]

I'd rather see the rematch with Salido to be honest

[Master]

I'd rather see the rematch with Salido to be honest

You are a strange one.

[TitoFan]

Loma's win does nothing, as many of us had called even from the first few posts. Now that this meaningless fight is over with, let Loma prove his p4p worthiness against top talent at his own weight class or slightly higher, where Loma is sure to move. Let him face the Mikey Garcias and Gervonta Davises of the world, even moving up slightly higher to fight Crawford. Then we can begin chiseling the statue.

[Alpha]

Loma's win does nothing, as many of us had called even from the first few posts. Now that this meaningless fight is over with, let Loma prove his p4p worthiness against top talent at his own weight class or slightly higher, where Loma is sure to move. Let him face the Mikey Garcias and Gervonta Davises of the world, even moving up slightly higher to fight Crawford. Then we can begin chiseling the statue.

I'd like to see a unification with Berchelt or a fight with Linares at 135. Don't see the Garcia fight happening anytime soon.

[Beanz]

Don't really no what more Loma could have done to be honest. The guy can turn on a sixpence and throw any punch as a multiple and just hit a defensive master at will for 6 rounds. He makes a very good fighter look less than average and still people are not impressed. Not his fault who is opposite him in the ring, his job is to solve that conundrum and jump that hurdle and he does it again and again. Garcia? Linares? bring them on. Loma makes them look very ordinary and they are not. The guy is special. Yes the American commentators may over hype fighters (it what they do) , but in this case a lot of it is justified. Great fighter.