Rolly romero v Teofimo Lopez August 22nd

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I mean decent fight. Not sure why Rolly still has a belt of any sort but the Wba is going to Wba. Only in their world does being “stripped” actually mean promoted :laughing:. I think they’re doing a showing on Dazn too. Be interesting to see where Lopez is now but it’s obvious his punch hasn’t carried up. On paper he has all it takes to box the ears of Romero, but first impression is I wouldn’t be shocked at all to see Rolly in that awkward clunky physical style can work well v Teo and beat him.

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Yeah… I’ve never been fully convinced by Rolly. A Lopez at his physical and mental peak would (IMO) make mincemeat out of Romero… but who’s to know what percentage of a “peak” Lopez we’ll see.

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Good watch. Both have huge respect for one another and both think they will win.

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I just like how Rolly has talked himself into a decent career. One thing about Rolly, is he will talk his way into a payday. lol… You need characters like him to sell fights.

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I have been watching the pre-fight hype for this contest this weekend. It is interesting watching the relationships both boxers have with their fathers.

I think Teo will win by close decision but I will be rooting for Romero.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za6WuKJMOJg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za6WuKJMOJg

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dak2uqxE-8o

Decent fight. Definitely not a ppv though. Not sure why Rolly still has a belt of any sort but the Wba is going to Wba. Only in their world does being “stripped” actually mean promoted :laughing:. I think they’re doing a showing on Dazn too. Be interesting to see where Lopez is now but it’s obvious his punch hasn’t carried up. Nor has his instinct to bite down when needed recently. On paper he has all it takes to box the ears of Romero, but first impression is I wouldn’t be shocked at all to see Rolly in that awkward clunky physical style can work well v Teo and even bully him in spots.

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this is almost a copy & paste from your original thoughts earlier in the thread

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i think teo wins a wide decision, i wouldn’t be surprised if he actually walks rolly into a big counter for the knockout

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What can I say. Some edit windows stay open apparently and it’s been a helluva long month and a half ago :laughing: . Just sing it like a repeat chorus from a favorite song or commercial. It’ll all come together

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Teo does not deserve a title shot straight after a comprehensive loss against Shakur.

Garcia did not deserve a shot to win the title against Barrios after he was soundly beaten by Rolly.

Conor Benn does not deserve a title shot against Garcia after not fighting in the division for years.

Rolly has only made this fight because he could secure a unification against Devin Haney. For that I hope he wins and gets that big payday.

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teo by wide decision

victor by comfortable decision

yoenli by knockout

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Evening gents!
Settling in for some good boxing tonight. :grin:

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Two things right away about Utria, who I’ve never seen.
One… he holds his left awfully low. Bad habit.
Two… that right hand looks massive. Mercado had better be careful.

Better round for Mercado (2nd). I would try some lead right hands over that low left, while keeping the left up near the chin.

Good fight so far!
Good start to the PPV card.