Teofimo Lopez's excellent boxing performance against Arnold Barboza Jr

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Probably the only watchable fight that was on the Garcia vs Rolly card. Although Teofimo Lopez can be a hot and cold fighter at times you seriously can't deny the talents and skills he has when he's locked in. Barboza simply couldn't keep up with Lopez's speed, athleticism, and sharp counters. Rewatching his fight against Barboza Jr he puts on arguably his best performance to date since Josh Taylor. He still has his flaws but when he puts his mind to it he really does look his best when he's the against the best opponent put in front of him.

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  2. TNSNO1878

    TNSNO1878 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Teo has incredible skill, and at his best, he is a P4P top 10 fighter; he's just too inconsistent. He'd benefit from having an elite trainer in his corner rather than his Dad, who often tries to be in the spotlight more than Teo.
     
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  3. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I've predicted every Teo fight wrong since Loma. When he seems locked in, he either is or isn't. When he seems manic depressive, he either performs or he doesn't.

    If he feels he's the one with more spice in there, he'll put on a show. If someone shows some cute movement early on, he becomes a come forward plodder. It's as if he lets his style be dictated completely by his opponent, which is strange for such a talented fighter.
     
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  4. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    This was the best he has looked in a while hopefully he has a big fight next. Ennis would be great but I would also love to see Teo clean Haney's clock.
     
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  5. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Teo vs Haney is becoming more interesting. Would really like to see that happen in the future out of curiosity. The only question is if Teo can improve on cutting off the ring and not let Haney dictate the fight with his negative style.

    I honestly think Teo has the skills to beat Tank. Just a matter if he can take his power.
     
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  6. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    I reckon Teo would get to this version of Haney who fights scared and even if he doesn't stop him he would win a UD because Haney doesn't throw enough. I used to favor Tank over Teo but now after recent performances I reckon Teo beats him on points.
     
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  7. Hi-Tech

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    That fight has been in the making for years. Should have happened back in 135 and 140. Would have also completed the Loma, Lopez, Kambosos and Haney set of fights.
     
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  8. Salty Dog

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    He wasn't as boring as the other Ring headliners over the weekend. Everybody loves to hate Arum, but my subscription to plus got me more better fights in one day than had I went ahead and dropped a hundred bucks or more for both Ring cards (in addition to my DAZN fees). Turki is a mark...
     
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