How many years do you think Loma has left before he starts sliding?

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  1. FastSmith7

    FastSmith7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Since Loma is already 31 years old, many lighter weight boxers start fading badly after the age of 30 and some just become washed up over nice. How many years do you reckon Loma has left in him before he starts sliding?
    Loma has taken very very little punishment in his boxing career, in his amateur or pro career he was never in a war, has never taken any real damage in any of his fights. That will probably extend his prime by 2 or 3 years so I reckon we will see Loma sliding once he hits 35, then by the time he is 37 or close to retirement, the Tank fight will get made.
     
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  2. Birmingham

    Birmingham Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    2 yrs, I cant see him still active by 37 mate. Don't forget the Amateur bouts, he has injuries too
     
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  3. Baneofthegame

    Baneofthegame Active Member Full Member

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    3/4 years.
     
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  4. Liquorice

    Liquorice Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    2/3 years... He's a reflex fighter. He turned pro in his mid 20s so he'll age better than your average LW.. Plus he doesn't get hit much!

    He prepares & trains differently to most too. I think he'll age smartly.. They know what they're doing. Very intelligent individual... He'll know when to quit & so will his dad.

    He's naturally athletic & that decline has to be managed in boxing & I think with his natural ring IQ, his team & overall ability he will adapt.. But I don't see him being around after 35 anyway.

    He looked as good as ever the other night so any of u hoping for a significant decline right now can go swivel lol
     
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  5. DonnyMo

    DonnyMo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Think as soon as he slows down (around 35) he'll just suddenly walk away from the sport before we really see him fall off a cliff. Just get that sense from him and his dad. Once they make some money and prove a point that'll be it.

    Amateur boxing - both the fighting and the training - doesn't have the same kind of wear and tear as professional boxing. Not in the same ballpark. Unlike most guys in his division who turned pro at 17-18 he has a lot more mileage on the tires.

    He's a master boxer with a very intelligent mind, he flows like water. The style change will be gradual and seamless as years go by.
     
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  6. Ted Stickles

    Ted Stickles Boxing Addict Full Member

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    2-3 years
     
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  7. Deew

    Deew Active Member Full Member

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    One.

    He's already slowing, and weight changes (especially if he goes down in weight again) won't help him.

    That said, he could still be champ in five years, but I'd still say his athletic prime is already achieved now and will slowly slip from here.
     
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  8. vnyc

    vnyc Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    2 , max 3
     
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  9. Ph33rknot

    Ph33rknot Live as if you were to die tomorrow Full Member

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    he's the Dominique cruz of boxing
     
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  10. dealt_with

    dealt_with Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    He had a long amateur career, and he’s had plenty of injuries. I give him another two-three years maximum. He’ll want to secure his legacy, another three or four top wins and bowing out as the clear pound for pound number one.
     
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  11. thesmokingm

    thesmokingm Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hmm, his injuries are piling up.
     
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  12. Geo1122

    Geo1122 Active Member Full Member

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    He can be in and among the best for years to come, but I reckon he’s already physically declining. You can’t beat the clock.
     
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  13. Zhuge Liang

    Zhuge Liang Active Member Full Member

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    Three years. That's quite enough to fight anybody who is anybody.

    And at that time, let see if Gervonta is still not ready.
     
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