Lomachenko..Future P4P King

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  1. Redcyclops

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    arguably the greatest amateur boxer of all time

    he is one of the most talented and skilled fighters i have seen

    who knows how well he translate to pro... but i think he'll do fine

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    his pro debut is in a couple months
     
  2. SJS19

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    He won't be P4P.

    He'll either go the GGG route and be avoided, or have the Rigondeux sense of entitlement and **** his years away.
     
  3. stevebhoy87

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    Can't wait for him to turn pro, I expect big things when he does. I don't want to make to many crazy predictions, but I think his potential is close to unlimitless.

    You can never be sure how someone makes the transition, but Lomachenko is as complete a fighter as I've ever seen in the amatuer ranks and he has a style which is already suited to the pro game.

    The kid is special, there is no doubt of that
     
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    He's seems to have a good support team in place so I don't see the early issues that Rigo had with contracts etc myself.

    Similar to Golovkin, perhaps. However he's a far bigger name than Golovkin was when he turned pro, and a much better fighter at amatuer level, and i believe he will be as a pro.

    I think he will sign for golden boy or top rank and they will push him correctly, but time will tell
     
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    we'll see how his stamina and chin holds up. For now he looks pretty good
     
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    Thought he signed with some promotional company that does amateur fights without headgear? He's going to be fighting actual pro rules now?
     
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  8. stevebhoy87

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    He's fighting in the WSB at the moment, which is pro rules but not included within your official record.

    I believe I'm right in saying he's contracted to that until May, where he has said after that he's turning pro properly
     
  9. Vysotsky

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    He's already had 2 pro fights in WSB and he'll have his third in a few days.

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  10. stevebhoy87

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    I know, I've watched every fight and looking forward to his match with Maxwell on Friday. He's looked outstanding in it so far, and obvious the competition is a good level.

    Still there is the odd question mark, stamina and chin for instance, which will only be confirmed in a 12 round fight at the top level. I don't think it will be an issue for him, but time will tell
     
  11. SJS19

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    Suprisingly for a guy who's fought exclusively as an Amateur, Lomanchenko goes to the body very well.
     
  12. Vysotsky

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    Most top amateurs do....
     
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    I'm a big Lomachenko fan
     
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    Yes, he is very talented, but doesnt know much about his power and chin.
     
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