I don’t quite agree with Loma narrative.

If Haney wins, it will likely be the result of his effectively employing a long, quick rhythm-busting jab to
control distance, neutralize Loma's offense, and create opportunities for his rangy right hand. Additionally, I suspect Haney will attempt to use his size and clinching prowess to smother Loma's close quarters offense.

Lopez's combination of power, size, and speed handcuffed Loma in the first half of their bout.

Haney's power isn't nearly as discouraging. Likewise, his solid but relatively predictable offense should make it easier for Loma to download its particulars earlier in the fight.

I'm predicting a 115-113 type of affair that could go either way.

 

No need to apologize.

I agree that Lomachenko needs to be very offensive-minded in this fight. Indeed, I think if Loma brings the fight to Haney (a far less risky proposition than against Lopez) early and often, he'll lose some exchanges but he'll win some rounds and avoid falling far behind on the cards as he heads into the second half of the fight.

Cheers!

 

Only way Haney wins is by robbery and it's not happening.


Loma by late stoppage with great odds.

 

Loma has to have a dominant win to get the decision against Haney.

If it's a close fight the judges will gift Haney the win regardless of who won the fight like they did for Canelo's first two fights against GGG and how they almost did with Bivol and Canelo.

 

loma needs to counter haneys jab every time. even if he isnt consistently successful. he needs to charge a tax for throwing it, or haney will control the fight with it. make him think twice about throwing it by putting him in a situation every time he does. if he can make the jab a non factor, he is equal or better in almost everything else.

 

Some good points.

However, despite the obvious advantages Haney has on paper (size, youth etc) I 'm going to pick Loma in this one.

I think Haney has a dodgy chin and while Loma is not a one punch KO artist, I think he can rattle that cranium a bit.

Linares did, and if Haney finds himself in that position against Loma, he'll be in with a better finisher.

Haney doesn't have a lot of pop, so I don't see a lot of advantage that Haney's size would normally bring.

I also think Loma is just overall better and more skilled.

Finally, despite the size and age difference, I think Haney will deserve a lot of credit if he manages to get the W.

 

Isn’t Haney’s contract done with Old Bob after this one?? And I think I heard rumors that the not so dynamic duo of devin and his gross father aren’t renewing with Top Rank.

So… I don’t the the judges will be paid off to be favorable to haney. Since Loma is staying with Top Rank.

 

Loma looked fine vs Ortiz I agree. Ortiz was unbeaten and I can see him becoming a champ once the belts fragment

Loma always starts slow and finishes strong, Ortiz is a big lightweight while Loma is a small lightweight, Ortiz was fresh unlike most guys he's beaten @ 135, and frankly people expecting Loma to demolish guys like they're Crolla are missing the point

What's Loma's best lightweight win? Linares?

Haney deserves all the credit if he wins

 

Loma looked awful last time out. No way to sugarcoat it. He won purely on heart. He needs to be the fighter who beat Nakatani and Comey to have a chance against the younger and very large Haney.

 

Loma at +200 for me

 

Loma will have his hands full with the bigger, younger , maybe stronger and less talented DH.

Loma can’t afford to give away early rounds and he can’t get smoother by the bigger guy.

Loma is the more skilled but also the older and more torn up fighter.

I think this goes to the cards and may the best man win.

 

Lomachebko needs a ref who wont let Dev lat all over him.

 

this is spot on