Agree with the consensus that it's unlikely to happen sometime soon. Davis is one of the few guys out there who you can visualise giving Loma problems. He's a big talent with freakish attributes, and his power has to be respected. There's a big difference though between giving Loma something to think about, and getting the W against him. As well as his exceptional ability, I think Loma has the intangibles as well, even if he hasn't needed to show them that often as a pro. At this point I think Loma is a level above, but even if that was to even out with the passage of time I would fancy Loma to find a way to win.
Pedraza had his moments, when he was boxing. When he held his feet he got hit. Gervonta didn't look anything special when pedraza stuck to his boxing, in fact He wound gervonta up somewhat because he struggled to land clean. Loma would box his way to a win imo
Both Loma and Davis are on a different level to anyone either guy has fought previously so it's a difficult fight to predict. Davis has never faced anyone with the skill of Loma and VL certainly hasn't had to deal with the speed, power and aggression Tank possesses. OP's question : Can Tank chin Loma ?? Of course he can, if fighters the calibre of Luke Campbell and Salido could regularly land clean then Tank will do the same only more often and with greater power and ferocity than those two but how will he react to being made to miss and getting countered ?? Hmmmm, not sure. For now I'll cautiously go with Loma in a tight decision.
Don't agree with this at all. You think Davis is on a different level to: Walters (only man to stop Donaire) Gary Russell Jr Rigo Linares Campbell Based on a win over Pedraza? (Who almost stopped him in round 5 himself).
Understand what you're saying, Davis' resume is not great but the Pedraza win was impressive and I suppose it is ultimately subjective but Davis for me based on that win and of course the eye test is a level above those guys mentioned.
Agreed. That’s an impressive list of names that Loma has dispatched of. Incredibly, Loma has took a little bit of stick for his performance against Campbell. Barry Hearn has dished it out, Carl Frampton wasn’t overly impressed etc. I think Lomachenko has proven his greatness now in winning belts in 3 weight divisions, but the compromise in natural size has meant that whilst the results have been legacy defining, the performances have only been impressive in patches of fights. He can probably make featherweight, definitely super featherweight so he should do that and completely dominate his opponents and demonstrate his skills.
Loma beats Davis every day of the week for me, right now. In 2 years time, which is probably the soonest Davis would take to the ring against him, who knows? I certainly know which boxer is more likeable.
Davis has a very good chance imo, I think he is special. That left hand is a joke and Loma got caught by Campbells left far too many times.
Pedraza was a very good win and fight for Davis, I don't think he's been that great since, certainly not had a top opponent since then and he's clearly struggling to make weight these days.
It's not about just having a nice straight left, or even power. It's can he set a trap or set up the shot that Loma doesn't see coming. That's far more difficult. Landing the odd flash left won't cut it. Every fighter gets hit but can Tank walk him onto something big, body work might be key. Tank is explosive, it would be interesting to see how long Loma stays in the pocket as that could be a mistake but Loma's footwork and movement could just offset Tank all night, Loma could make it look easy. I'd pick Loma comfortably just now.
This fight ain't happening chaps,Davis is a cherrypicker and it amazes me the hype he gets considering he's been fighting overmatched opponents.Loma outclasses him easily imo. but don't hold your breath's because he's under lock and key by floyd and the gang.
Yes I know it isn't about just having one shot. Campbell wasn't always setting traps, he was winging in his looping left hand and it was landing - no disguise or trap. Would I back tank to beat Campbell - I am not sure. I wouldn't back Tank against Loma but I think he has a very good chance.
Well I'll need to watch that again because a winged punch without disguise or set up landing on Loma sounds very unlike him. Loma sees almost everything, other than Luke's winged left hand.
Granted Campbell is very quick but not all of the punches were masterminded. Some obviously were traps and set up but quite a few wasn't.
