Video: Vasyl Lomachenko vs Nicholas Walters - Preview & Prediction

Thumbs up on the video Rums! I think this is going to be a good fight, Loma hasn't fought a guy as physically strong and who can crack the way Walters can, and Walters hasn't fought a guy as technically sound in every area as Loma! I agree this fight could produce fireworks and I can't Wait!!

 

I like both guys a lot, in interviews and in the ring. Hoping for a feast.

 

Nice video, Rummy. It's good you highlighted the fact that Walters is adept at all ranges, it's something that doesn't get mentioned enough and is an interesting feature for someone with such long arms.

I definitely can see Walters giving Lomachenko trouble, even a knockdown. I just don't think it'll happen. Damn, this is starting to sound like the Ward-Kovalev predictions.

Walters said he is certainly going for the KO. Walters was asked if he would fight dirty which is what worked for Salido, Walters said an ugly win is better than a pretty loss. Walters can potentially make this a tough night for Lomachenko.

..However, I'm not actually a fan of his footwork and think this is Walters' downfall. To make it worse, his lead foot is stretched too far forward and there's too much weight used to stabilise his back foot. It causes him to fight more static and susceptible to angles that Lomachenko creates. Moreover, when he comes forward to assert pressure, he does so in a very linear manner so I see Lomachenko setting traps here and timing Walters on some decent counters. Walters is hard work for people who stand in front of him, this competitive advantage will be nullified by a fundamental element in Lomachenko's game.

Quite importantly, Lomachenko is vulnerable to right hands to the body, he hasn't rectified this problem since turning pro. Walters dropped Donaire with this. He also has to be very careful when turning away from Walters, from the ropes. Walters can land a damaging hook. I can imagine Walters will try and force a fight on the inside, he's a lot better there. He's not as good on the outside and Loma will pick him off there.

Edit: My prediction remains as a TKO 10. Potentially earlier.

 

nice vid buddy. keep it up

 

Wow. You're basically not giving Walters much of a chance. I can't and will not underestimate Walters. He's a live dog.

 

Are the judges american?

 

Mark my words, Loma will be robbed same way Kova was.

 

I do know there is early controversy with the judges who are being assigned to the fight. I guess they're objecting to Adelaide Byrd being one of the judges. Full article is at the scene.

 

with a jamaican vs a ukranian ? no issue with that

 

Lomo by TKO

 

Everyone seems to be confident in their pick but I'm perplexed in this fight. Yes Lona is the more skilled man. He has better footwork, Ring IQ, headmovement. A lot of advantages. That said I really think people are selling Walters short. He has very solid skills and ring IQ himself. His biggest problem is he likes to bang like in the Sosa fight when he doesn't need too. He could win this fight if he were to employ range control and catch Loma trying to close range but as stated, dude likes to bang which is why I think Loma wins in a close fight. Judges will favor Loma as well as the horrible HBO commentary. Walters basically needs a KO to win which is a scenario I never lean on.