I got Crawford by a c*nt hair. If Loma would have handled Linares like Crawford handled Horn, I'd have him on top. Loma has looked far more vulnerable in a couple fights than Crawford has ever looked.
I disagree the difference in skill set is marginal however Buds instincts are slightly better while Loma’s positioning has become more predictable as of late. Guys like Marriaga and Linares have landed in clean combination while Crawford’s vulnerability has been shown more in single shots. Btw how’s the family Todd? I trust all is well in the all American puritian household.
Loma is the superior fighter, also the superior thinker. Fact is It seems Horn got lucky with a gift victory over a top 5 ATG in Pacman who was washed up and past his best. An old Pacman would have given Crawford absolute HELL.
Neither have great resumes, but I have Crawford higher, since he unified 140 even if it was a weak division and Postol and Gamboa are better than any of the names on Loma's resume. Loma only has 1 decent win, which is over Linares, who has been destroyed several times before he fought Loma. Also, Loma has the unavenged loss to Salido.
Could go either way, I think it's best to look at it like this 1a 1b until either beats Mikey or Spence.
More or less. Unless you're one of those guys who hyped Linares to no end. He's a sturdy B-level guy like Horn.
Loma all the way. Loma is in a division where his body absolutely maximally can make. Loma is a 138 lbs fighter. Like Floyd was 148 to 150. Crawford can comfortably make 162. So as long as he isn't reigning against good competition at 154 and 160 I take Loma over Crawford.
You've been drinking the koolaid I see. Linares isn't in the same class as a 135 pound Crawford. Crawford would have put hands on Loma at 135.