Thats about what young,undefeated blazing 'superstars' are supposed to do.Take the old warriors to a pace and place that has left them behind.I have never been big on guys pounding their chests over time and predicting jaw dropping Kos on long reigning & very crafty fighters.They set themselves up for pit falls.He's bigger,faster and very strong but you are not going to just steam roll through everyone over the years as he steps up.Lopez needs to keep a level head and be smart,he may just learn a few things along the way.Hes not learning alot going all out for 1 round KO's.Nattas.
The longer it goes,I think Penalosas prospects increase.Lopez has set the bar now & he needs to meet it and if the quick KO does not materalize...dont go all jungle.I dont think Penalosa has to bring huge power on him as much as he needs to answer and capitalize on rushing mistakes,just hit him clean and often,counter.Great,great crossroads fight.
Of course he predicted a KO..... when has a fighter ever not predicted a KO?
Has a fighter ever hyped a fight by saying, "You know... I think I'm going to box my way to a decision in a boring fight!"
Lopez is probably my favorite young fighter and he has P4P power but I don't see him stopping Penalosa.
I hope gerry luck but Juanma is one of my favorite young fighters, i think a juanma victory is best for the sport. It should be a tough fight for both guys though.
even though De Leon had a "win" over Penalosa i credit Gerry as being Lopez's toughest challenge to date, i think he'll test him like no one has before but on that same note Lopez has the toughness and skill to cope and outbox Penalosa, and has the power and speed to make him respect him, should be a good fight
There's a difference between going for the quick KO and letting it come, and I think Lopez does the latter. Lopez did not go out and seek the first round KO against de Leon. Ponce did. Lopez just waited for the right time and it came. That's how Lopez fights. Lopez is a pretty smart fighter and not a wild puncher. he definitely has the ring smarts. Penalosa may be a crafty veteran, but I believe Lopez will find a way to get the job done. The question is, how will it look for Lopez if he goes 12 rounds? Many doubt his abilities already and I think that stopping Penalosa will be what he needs to possibly get the big money fights and the attention of more boxing fans. I just hope that he does it smartly and not like a wildman. He has never given me an indication that he lets the crowd affect his performance. And Juanma is a motivated fighter and personable like Tito. He will find a way.
The most impressive KO was Figueroa as he wasn't even looking for the KO, just hit him with a combination and sparked him. He appears to have the temperament and character to be a big star in boxing, he's got the skills and definitely got the power. He's going to look good on Saturday night.
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