Is Juan Manuel Lopez The Next Wilfredo Gomez ?

[CutMeMick]

ICB your enthusiasm and train of thought which tries to pin an old fighter to a new makes me smile.

Because despite them both having solid power JuanMa still has not even done one fourth of what Wilfredo did in his career.
But again I like your enthusiasm for trying to pin this down.

If it's one thing that just does my head in is when young fighters are compared to all time greats. Especially ones that are just starting off.

Ramon Gonzalez - Alexis
JuanMa - Gomez
Bojado - JCC
Margarito - Bennie
Berto - Some people say RJJ others say PBF
Pascal - RJJ
Pavlik - Monzon

The list is endless... But to each it's own. If you think he's the next "Bazooka" then that's what you think.

I just think people are quick to jump on a fighter and label them the next "_____________" Insert name.
When the young fighters haven't really been tested all around.

[ICB]

ICB your enthusiasm and train of thought which tries to pin an old fighter to a new makes me smile.

Because despite them both having solid power JuanMa still has not even done one fourth of what Wilfredo did in his career.
But again I like your enthusiasm for trying to pin this down.

If it's one thing that just does my head in is when young fighters are compared to all time greats. Especially ones that are just starting off.

Ramon Gonzalez - Alexis
JuanMa - Gomez
Bojado - JCC
Margarito - Bennie
Berto - Some people say RJJ others say PBF
Pascal - RJJ
Pavlik - Monzon

The list is endless... But to each it's own. If you think he's the next "Bazooka" then that's what you think.

I just think people are quick to jump on a fighter and label them the next "_____________" Insert name.
When the young fighters haven't really been tested all around.

Well in a few years we can bump this thread and we will see if im right, like i said im willing to make that bold statement because i think he is special.

[THE THIRD MAN]

Well, it is early days yet but his last two outings have been outstanding, i'm still getting over the Ponce De Leon KO! Lopez is very impressive and i don't see any challengers out there who will stop him in the next two years at least! The problem is we so little of him in his fights because he keeps knocking everyone out in the first round! It's hard to make a judgement call on him, a lot of people here thought he would lose to Ponce De Leon so where does his next challenge come from?I think he will reign supreme at Featherweight too!

[Spicoli]

Not so much. I seriously hope he retires.

[Mr140]

Wow this post is old i remember it and thinking it was kinda early to call. I never thought Lopez would be great but i never expected him to be ended by the guy who did it. I thought it would be Gamboa but o well he went out on his shield and had a pretty good run just not a atg one.

[Beanflicker]

I guess it didn't pan out like ICB thought. A little less than 5 years later and it looks like Juanma is finished on the world stage.

[Beanflicker]

But I guess they have one thing in common: both washed up at 30.

[THE THIRD MAN]

ICB your enthusiasm and train of thought which tries to pin an old fighter to a new makes me smile.

Because despite them both having solid power JuanMa still has not even done one fourth of what Wilfredo did in his career.
But again I like your enthusiasm for trying to pin this down.

If it's one thing that just does my head in is when young fighters are compared to all time greats. Especially ones that are just starting off.

Ramon Gonzalez - Alexis
JuanMa - Gomez
Bojado - JCC
Margarito - Bennie
Berto - Some people say RJJ others say PBF
Pascal - RJJ
Pavlik - Monzon

The list is endless... But to each it's own. If you think he's the next "Bazooka" then that's what you think.

I just think people are quick to jump on a fighter and label them the next "_____________" Insert name.
When the young fighters haven't really been tested all around.

Well it looks like Mick was on the money here as Juama was tested and failed.