Do you see Teofimo Lopez pulling off another surprise win against Josh Taylor?

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  1. Lesion of Doom

    Lesion of Doom Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This is a very good fight between world class but not elite guys.
     
    Lesion of Doom, May 25, 2023
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  2. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Taylor was considered as the top 140 guy when he beat Ramirez and became undisputed. That doesn't seem to be the case anymore now that he's been stripped and had an off night performance against Caterall. Whose to say that Taylor wouldn't be able to do much better and beat Caterall more convincingly had they followed through with the rematch? Can't really say that he's damaged goods after only one bad performance. Crazy to see how much Josh Taylor's rep has dropped over time after the Caterall fight.

    I still think that should Teo beat Taylor it will help elevate his standing as a top fighter.
     
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  3. djfonti

    djfonti Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No. Unless Taylor is shot or tight at the weight he wins.

    Lopez had one good night against a guy half his size, his whole reputation is built on that.
     
    djfonti, May 25, 2023
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  4. 40ozoe

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    If Teofimo wins this one then the Teoshow is back in business. Former undisputed lightweight champion. Lineal jr welterweight champion. It's a hell of a resume. Surely he can get himself involved in a good fight if he wins this one. Probably a scrap vs Ryan Garcia will take place then.
     
    40ozoe, May 25, 2023
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  5. Toney F*** U

    Toney F*** U Boxing junkie Full Member

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    Taylor should win pretty handily if he comes in healthy. I know Teo has looked like crap recently but I wouldn’t rule him out if the Catterall version of Taylor shows up. Rooting for Taylor though.
     
    Toney F*** U, May 25, 2023
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  6. Reg

    Reg Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I see it as a 50/50 fight between two unlikable fighters. I'll root for Lopez since Lopez vs Prograis would be a great fight here in the US.
     
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  7. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Lopez has now beaten 2 highly regarded fighters. Gotta give him his props. The Takeover is back. He’s certainly a talented fighter, he just needs to keep his focus.
     
    Flo_Raiden, Jun 10, 2023
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  8. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    100% agree. He's a different fighter when he thinks and boxes, even in rd 1 you could see it was a different Lopez because he wasn't just going in there throwing bombs. Took his time, looked to counter when he does that he's a hard man to beat because he is so athletic and an effective counter puncher.
     
    Brighton bomber, Jun 10, 2023
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  9. DoubleG95Fanatic

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    Wtf is this?
     
    DoubleG95Fanatic, Jun 10, 2023
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  10. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Well.
     
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  11. DaRealJT

    DaRealJT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yep. How many fighters in boxing today can say that by age 25, they already had 2 standout elite wins like Lomachenko and Josh Taylor?

    Low-key one of the best fighters and resumes in the sport.
     
    DaRealJT, Jun 10, 2023
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  12. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Vargas was not an elite fighter Full Member

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    140.
     
    Mark Anthony, Jun 10, 2023
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  13. lobk

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    Brain lapse while on phone
     
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