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Originally Posted by Oh dorothy
I'm as impressed by Loma's ridiculous skill set as anyone would be but I think 147 is beyond him. I think Bud annihilates him at 140 and even Mikey could prove too strong. For all his talent, Lomachenko lacks power* and if he was to get in a ring with Spence or Thurman I would be worried for his health.
*Look at how the freak power of Manny translated (or didn't) to 147.
I don't see him having much of a chance at >135, he's just too small (2 in. less reach than Manny). That said, there's not a ton left for him to do. He can try to meet Rigo halfway or keep fighting no names at 130, but if he wants anything beyond this thread's attention, he'll need to move up.
Honestly I'd be interested to see just how high his footwork, speed, and accuracy can take him. I think, even with his physical shortcommings, that he's a match for many bigger fights simply because he's the most innovative offensive fighter we've had, or will have until Conor unleashes those awkward angles on us...
It's a shame that 147 is shaping up to be an incredible division for the next few years. If it was 140 instead I think he might be able to grow into it.