Who does Loma need to beat to become an ATG?

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  1. Tramell

    Tramell Hypocrites Love to Pray & Be Seen. Mathew 6:5 Full Member

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    ETM had his hands full with Pryor, so I agree that is a beast not active today.
    Yeah a few fighters around 5'10 with reach. Regis Prograis lists #1 is about 5'8 similar reach to Loma.

    I haven't seen enough of the current crop at 140 to say for sure, but since they are barely mentioned on anyone's best 140 list, let alone P4P.. that is the very definition of a P4P, one could win at virtually any class to compete it. No reason why Loma doesnt try to do a Homicidal Hank move...and win belts at several weight classes at the same time.

    Unless someone like Jervonta Davis moves up -- not sure who could give him a fight other than the dude Arum doesn't want: Garcia.
     
  2. ElCyclon

    ElCyclon Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    You're moving the bar now. I simply asked you a question in regards to this comment of yours:

    "Loma is too small to win titles at light welter and welter."

    My question: "Really? You doubt he can squeeze a win vs any of the title holders at 140?"
     
  3. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Maybe? But he`d be pushing his luck judging by the Linares knockdown.
     
  4. RingKing75

    RingKing75 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Those guys would beat Loma. Hes too small for any of those guys including Crawford who just moved up to ww. Loma needs to sit at 135 for the next couple years then move up to 140lbs and finish his career there. ATG status will be gained by him winning.
     
  5. Tettsuo

    Tettsuo Active Member Full Member

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    Loma simply hasn't had enough fights to be considered an ATG imo. Let's see after 15 more fights.
     
  6. SmackDaBum

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    You mean Roid Jones
     
  7. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    140 is a step too far too IMO, he was just made to look small at lightweight, this is his max. The only time he should even consider moving up to 140 is only to fight smaller guys there like Mikey or maybe Pac, not any natural JWW though.
     
  8. Jacques81

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    Wilder won't help him. AJ yes..
     
  9. vnyc

    vnyc Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    I said the winner of Wilder/Joshua and I honestly think it’s 50/50 fight. Joshua is extremely overated and Wilder underrated by some people
     
  10. WalcottsBentFace

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    Continue doing what he’s doing. dominating and defend his belts. That’s it.
     
  11. Nonito Smoak

    Nonito Smoak Ioka>Lomo, sorry my dudes Full Member

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    Keep beating as many top 10 ranked, top 5 ranked, and future HOF'ers as possible and scoop up a or some lineal titles.
     
  12. Nonito Smoak

    Nonito Smoak Ioka>Lomo, sorry my dudes Full Member

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    Thailand qualifies as "EE" now, does it?
     
  13. WalcottsBentFace

    WalcottsBentFace Member banned Full Member

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    :deal: :clap::clapclap:
     
  14. RingKing75

    RingKing75 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    I agree right now 140 is too much but i think its possible in a couple years against smaller jww. Id agree with that.
     
  15. Farmboxer

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    Lomachenko would have to knock out both Joshua, Fury, Wilder all three in one night according to the haters!