Teofimo vs Loma: ... Who ya got?

[powerpuncher]

I'll go against the grain and pick Teofimo by stoppage. I'm pretty sold on the kid.

If I had to put money on it, I would no doubt pick Loma. Lopez is a live underdog though.it wouldn’t completely shock me if he pulled off the upset.

[Master]

Lomachenko-Lopez in doubt
Top Rank will have three shows the rest of August, with one in the U.K. on Aug. 15 and then shows at the MGM Grand Conference Center on Aug. 22 and Aug. 29. Then, they’re scheduled every Saturday in September, and perhaps longer, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum said.

But that series of shows may not include Teofimo Lopez. Top Rank had hoped to make Lopez vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko on Oct. 5 at the MGM for the lightweight title, but Arum said that Lopez has declined the contract offer.

He said Lopez’s representatives told him that the coronavirus pandemic isn’t Lopez’s fault and so he shouldn’t have to take less.

“The contract we offered them is already more than double his highest purse and they starting talking all this crazy stuff,” Arum said. “They were talking numbers based on a $3 million live gate and close circuit. It’s crazy! They’re saying, why should they be affected by the coronavirus?

“Loma has a contract and he’s already given us relief. He’s fighting for less than his contract says because he gets it. I’m not in the business to lose money. If they turn down a record contract for him, nothing I can do. On to the next.”

Arum said if Lopez can’t come to terms, they’ll look to pit Felix Verdejo against Lomachenko.

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/mak...212620761.html

[ruthless rocco]

Loma may have agreed to a cut according to Bob, but how can we know that's true?
Is Bob known to be an honest and trustworthy guy?
I'm sure Bob will find a way to compensate Loma, if he really is agreeing to less pay.

Also, remember who called the Lopez KO win first.

[Spicoli]

Being honest for all the barking and dropping names Teo did and finally lands a date with Loma it's pretty meek and suspect to back out. Fighters fight for money, we all get that. But there's a rash of young diva types..R Garcia, Haney and apparently Lopez who are putting the cart waaay before the horse thinking they're due the world prior to taking names and claiming scalps on their way up. Teo crushed Commey fair enough but you can't just spend a year popping off only to say 'nah I'm good' without being doubted after all. Shame really. 1.2 Mill looks mighty fine to so many others trying to feed their families too in this current economy. Hopefully he's just driving at hard bargain gaming it because if Arum plans on Verdejo as an option I can already hear some tuning out.

[TitoFan]

Being honest for all the barking and dropping names Teo did and finally lands a date with Loma it's pretty meek and suspect to back out. Fighters fight for money, we all get that. But there's a rash of young diva types..R Garcia, Haney and apparently Lopez who are putting the cart waaay before the horse thinking they're due the world prior to taking names and claiming scalps on their way up. Teo crushed Commey fair enough but you can't just spend a year popping off only to say 'nah I'm good' without being doubted after all. Shame really. 1.2 Mill looks mighty fine to so many others trying to feed their families too in this current economy. Hopefully he's just driving at hard bargain gaming it because if Arum plans on Verdejo as an option I can already hear some tuning out.

Major props to Loma. Looks like he's not letting Lopez off the hook that easily, taking a substantial pay cut so Teofimo can get what he wants.

No excuses now. Hopefully the fight's back on.

[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.

[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.

[Master]

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

[TIC]

Loma may have agreed to a cut according to Bob, but how can we know that's true?
Is Bob known to be an honest and trustworthy guy?
I'm sure Bob will find a way to compensate Loma, if he really is agreeing to less pay.

Also, remember who called the Lopez KO win first.

the first to call a lopez ko in this thread wasn't you. if teo doesn't take the fight it's a duck

[ruthless rocco]

Loma may have agreed to a cut according to Bob, but how can we know that's true?
Is Bob known to be an honest and trustworthy guy?
I'm sure Bob will find a way to compensate Loma, if he really is agreeing to less pay.

Also, remember who called the Lopez KO win first.

the first to call a lopez ko in this thread wasn't you. if teo doesn't take the fight it's a duck

It was me. I answered the questionnaire Lopez by KO first, before anyone else. @TIC ya fuck.

[TIC]

Loma may have agreed to a cut according to Bob, but how can we know that's true?
Is Bob known to be an honest and trustworthy guy?
I'm sure Bob will find a way to compensate Loma, if he really is agreeing to less pay.

Also, remember who called the Lopez KO win first.

the first to call a lopez ko in this thread wasn't you. if teo doesn't take the fight it's a duck

It was me. I answered the questionnaire Lopez by KO first, before anyone else. @TIC ya fuck.

got a confirmation on time & date you voted?