What does Lomachenko need to do to improve his legacy and be a HOFer? I think it'd be a real shame if someone as talented as him wasn't considered an ATG, or at least a HOFer.
Undisputed at 135 then a win a belt at 140, coupled with his great amateur career I say he should be considered an ATG 4 division champ, undisputed, 2 time olympic champ, an unique resume there, worthy of an ATG, dont you think ? 2020 should be Loma's last year at 135
I think the last thing he should do is listen to message boarders, considering how well his career has already gone
I couldnt care less how his career is viewed by others as a whole. I love the dude, love watching him fight and love his skill. I just wanna see him continue to push and challenge himself against the best comp. possible and against the most difficult fighters stylistically as possible. I just want for him to reach the best that he can, and if he loses along the way or doesnt reach that, at least he put it all on the line and went down fighting. What more could you ask for. Unfortunately I think hes already showing signs of slight decline already.
This. But I doubt Santa Cruz would want to fight him. In the last three years, none of his words are true.
Just keep winning. Hes only had 15 pro fights. I think Loma should stay at 135 and carve himself a legacy there. Unify and just keep defending those belts. The opportunities will come . We are long overdue a champion who had a long title reign.
His legacy was already secured when he won the Olympics... TWICE. Anything after that was a bonus. He's already made a fool out of an elite operator in Rigo (who was also one of the greatest amateurs ever), ruined top level opponents like Walters, and ran through multiple divisions within 15 fights. He's the best, most well-rounded talent you will ever see.
Even then they will cry Lopez- too green Haney- too green Davis- overrated Commey- B rated LSC- on the slide Berchelt- been stopped Joking aside, that would be a phenomenal run. I don’t see him getting through all these guys. Haney, Lopez, Commey and Davis would get that L. LSC and Berchelt would offer the toughest challenge
That's a phenomenal run? Not one of the guys you listed is "proven" besides LSC, and he's a featherweight. Davis is definitely an elite operator so that would be the fight I would give Loma the most credit for. The Berchelt fight he would deserve a lot of credit for too but who has Berchelt really beaten? Off the eye test he's definitely good, but not special. As for Teo, Haney, Commey. Haney and Teo are green and haven't fought a top 5 operator yet. Commey is just crude and C level. A phenomenal run would be going to 140 and beating Mikey Garcia, Josh Taylor, Ramirez, etc.
You hit the nail on the head. The Loma haters will find something to criticize if he beats all those guys. Who cares about HOF? Too many fighters ducking real challengers. Loma is fun to watch and he is fearless. Let’s just enjoy the ride and see where it takes him.