Arum wants Loma vs Tank unification in November (UPDATE: LOMA NOT FIGHTIN' THIS YEAR!)

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  1. kirk

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    Dumb move.

    If he doesnt fight Tank now then he never should. His chances only deplete by the month. Waiting another near year to make the fight is senseless. Just dont fight him then.

    Clear duck by Loma, but hes 36 years old, Tank and his peeps shouldnt have tried to age Loma out. Might have backfired.

    With a bit more confidence maybe Tank could have fought Loma and actually added a prime'ish Loma to his resume.
     
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  2. kirk

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    Less than a handful of fighters can duck one of the biggest and best fights in boxing and get 'good for him, hope he enjoys the time with his family' in response from certain fans. :lol:
     
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  3. DobyZhee

    DobyZhee Loyal Member

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    They’ll get this fight made.

    just be patient.
     
  4. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    crazy. years of listening to the tank is ducking loma talk, and now loma gets kudos for dismissing a chance at the fight.
     
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  5. SpeedKills

    SpeedKills Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Hopefully Lomachenko never fights him. Even though I’d still pick Lomachenko if he can be bothered to get up for this fight and yet again put himself at risk of a robbery, it would simply be too funny to outright deny Davis the opportunity after years of ducking.
     
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  6. kirk

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    To be totally honest I do understand the sentiment. These particular fans are probably glad the fight wont happen now that Loma is 36+, after years of the fight being able to happen, and dont want Tank to be rewarded for trying to age Loma out.

    So in that sense I get it.

    I myself hope that if the fight doesnt happen in 2024 then it never does. Whats the point.
     
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  7. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    In Loma's defense, I'd have a hard time getting motivated to do my absolute best and win in dominant fashion, only to get ****ed over again and see a shiny new undeserved 4 in my loss column.
     
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  8. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    what exactly is loma in it for? cause its obviously not to prove he is the best fighter at 135. if its just money or ego, fair enough, walk away however you want.
     
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  9. kirk

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    Patience is meaningless here.

    The fight should have happened years ago.

    Whats the point in Tank vs a 37 year old Loma (by the time they actually fight).

    This fight is past its expiration date.

    Tank should be looking to fight Teo, Haney and Shakur.

    But of course those fights will undoubtedly be ridiculously over'marinated', if they happen at all.
     
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  10. kirk

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    Same thing 99.99% of every other fighter on the planet is?

    You think Tank and Shakur been fighting to see who the best is?
     
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  11. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    i dont believe that. plenty of fighters fight to be the best. to prove they are the man.
     
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  12. kirk

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    Interesting.

    Like who?
     
  13. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    guys like usyk, benavidez, ortiz, inoue, bam, etc... guys that want all the smoke.
     
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  14. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Tank finally finds his nuts now that Loma is past his best and in his late 30’s I am glad Loma is telling them to **** off.
    Why don’t Tank, Shakur, Lopez and Haney all fight each other while they are still prime?
     
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  15. Braindamage

    Braindamage Baby Face Beast Full Member

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    You know if Tank ko's Loma, the excuse will be Loma was too old.
     
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