Teofimo vs Loma: ... Who ya got?

[Alpha]

Looks like a deal has been reached. Scheduled for 17th or 24th of October.

[goti71]

Looks like a deal has been reached. Scheduled for 17th or 24th of October.

It would be unbelievable to have Gervonta Davis vs Santa Cruz, Khabib vs Gaethje AND this fight all on the 24th.

[powerpuncher]

Looks like a deal has been reached. Scheduled for 17th or 24th of October.

It would be unbelievable to have Gervonta Davis vs Santa Cruz, Khabib vs Gaethje AND this fight all on the 24th.

That would be ridiculous

[TonnnnUK]

This has to be the best match up out there currently possibly.

We could learn alot about Lopez, but the craft and experience of Loma I see as the deciding factor for him to win. That being said it wouldn't be a huge shock if the youngster pull off a shock.

Bookies make Loma 1/4. Probably the lowest he's ever been.

[Alpha]

I think very highly of Lopez but the gulf in experience is to wide. Lopez has size and power to hurt Loma but catching him clean will not be easy. I've got Loma taking Lopez deep and drowning him.

[Master]

Vasiliy Lomachenko-Teofimo Lopez title unification bout set for October on ESPN

Though contracts are not signed, Top Rank president Todd duBoef confirmed to Yahoo Sports on Wednesday a report by The Athletic’s Mike Coppinger that WBA/WBC/WBO lightweight champion Vasiliy Lomachenko and IBF champion Teofimo Lopez will meet in October in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Conference Center in a bout that will be broadcast by ESPN.

The title unification bout, one of the biggest in boxing that could be made, pits the pound-for-pound star Lomachenko against the brash, hard-punching Lopez, who is 15-0 with 12 knockouts.

The fight had been targeted for Oct. 3 on pay-per-view, but with it looking like ESPN would have holes in its fall schedule because of the uncertainty of college football due to the coronavirus pandemic, Top Rank and ESPN were able to come to an agreement to put the bout in the second half of October on ESPN.

That makes it a huge windfall for fans that all but guarantees the bout will be the highest-rated “Top Rank Boxing on ESPN” in this iteration of the promotion’s deal with the network.

Lopez, 23, has been calling out Lomachenko, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, since early in his professional career. Lopez became a sensation because of his power and colorful persona.

Lopez, a Brooklyn native, represented Honduras in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, when he failed to make the U.S. team. He did not medal and signed with Top Rank as a pro, and immediately began to wow fans with his punching power and in-ring antics. He was the 2017 and 2018 Yahoo Sports Prospect of the Year, the only fighter chosen more than once.

Lopez won the IBF title in spectacular fashion on Dec. 14, knocking out Richard Commey in the second round.

In Lomachenko (14-1, 10 KOs), though, he’ll be facing by far the most difficult challenge of his career. Lomachenko won Olympic gold medals in 2008 in Beijing and in 2012 in London while putting together a mind-boggling 396-1 amateur record. He has already won world titles at featherweight, super featherweight and lightweight as a pro and is ranked third, behind Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, on Yahoo Sports’ list of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world. Lomachenko is No. 1 on many other lists.

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/vas...025021220.html

[Master]

asyl Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez have now agreed terms to meet in a highly anticipated unification fight targeted for October 17.

Ukraine’s WBA, WBO and WBC ‘franchise’ lightweight champion will get the opportunity to secure the final belt he hasn’t yet won at 135lbs.

America’s Lopez claimed that elusive IBF title by knocking out Richard Commey last December.

Despite being just 22 years of age, he subsequently called out the pound-for-pound star and they have been in negotiations since.

It was reported that Lomachenko initially agreed his side of the deal for a $3.5million purse.

However, Lopez was not happy with the $1.2m he was offered.

Now, according to The Athletic, Loma has agreed to take less money ($3.25m) to make the fight happen.

It’s claimed Lopez could now earn up to $1.5m.

“We came to an agreement,” Lopez’s manager David McWater confirmed to BoxingScene.

“It was a complicated deal but we made it. Bob Arum and I have been talking and we finally got it done.”

October 17 is the target date for the fight inside Top Rank’s MGM Grand ‘bubble’ in Las Vegas. October 24 is also possible.

https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/7...o-lopez-agree/

[2510]

Yeah, i've been following Lopez the last few months and he's become a fucking beast... like legit a Light Welter already. Wouldn't surprise me if he had a fight night weight of 155+ against Loma come September. The kids a specimen, and skilled.

[powerpuncher]

I’m very high on Lopez but I think many people forget that Loma is arguably the best p4p fighter in the world today. Lopez hasn’t proven to be that level yet. If Lopez does win, I think his size advantage will be a big factor.

[Master]

Vasyl Lomachenko will return to the ring later this month following over a year out due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

‘The Matrix’, widely regarded as the pound-for-pound king, beat British fighters Anthony Crolla and Luke Campbell in 2019 to retain his WBA and WBO belts.

Lomachenko has claimed victories over a host of big names in his professional career to date and is now gearing up to take another scalp.

Amid the complications facing global sport during the coronavirus pandemic, news of his next fight has been slow in coming but now he is ready to enter the squared-circle once again.

Lomachenko will be in action on Saturday, October 17 when he faces off against Teofimo Lopez at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

‘El Brooklyn’ Lopez is the IBF lightweight champion and will put his belt on the line against Lomachenko’s titles.

Lopez has an undefeated record from his 15 fights to date and last beat Richard Commey in Madison Square Garden in December 2019.

Lomachenko v Lopez: Undercard
More to follow

Vasyl Lomachenko (c) vs. Teofimo Lopez (c) – For WBA, IBF, WBO, The Ring lightweight titles

Arnold Barboza Jr. vs. Alex Saucedo – For vacant WBO International junior welterweight title

Edgar Berlanga vs. Lanell Bellows

Vasyl Lomachenko – Teofimo Lopez

Nationality: Ukrainian – American

Hometown: Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi – New York City

Record: 14–1 (11 KOs) – 15–0 (12 KOs)

Height: 5ft 7 (170 cm) – 5ft 8 (173 cm)

Style: Southpaw – Orthodox

Recognition: WBA (Super), WBO, and The Ring lightweight champion – IBF lightweight champion

Nickname: The Matrix – El Brooklyn

https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/6...ape-las-vegas/

[Spicoli]

Wonder if Lopez pulling off a big win is in a way 'better' for boxing. The fact that they're fighting is all I care about but what next should Loma win. Any talk of moving up where some big talents at 140 are themselves talking of 147. Does he stick around for a Garcia or Haney who are also considered still young and yet to face a top name. Though Garcia is set for Campbell and to Haney choice the later side of 40 yr old Gamboa. Winner of Santa Cruz v Davis most likely baring a rematch. Then again whos to say that if Lopez pulls the win he may just move right up himself.

And to get ahead of it...this is on regular ESPN. That Saturday Oct 17th is stacked with more College Football than you can count, 10-13 games. They better have a back up plan if they run over as not to delay a main event of this caliber .

[Master]

I really want to stay up and watch this fight. Lopez is a cocky arrogant but talented kid when I heard him on the radio. He said he is he bigger fighter and will win this. He wants to move up after this fight. Hope Loma wins but this will be a tough match for him. Credit both fighters and no ppv which is respectful to the boxing fans.

[Fenster]

ppv in this country

[Master]

Watching the build up to the fight on you tube and it is looking like a classic matchup.

[TitoFan]

I am SO looking forward to this fight. I just hope it lives up to expectations.