Ryan Garcia vs. Teofimo Lopez - Who wins?

[Taansend]

If it happens next how do you see it?

I really hope it does. They both seem to want it & it will be a fun build up & a fun fight.

Both were stars too early, if you know what I mean, but they are both mature now & seem to be in full control

[Evander]

Depends where.
Teo comes out here, he may get stopped.
Garcia has enough boxing skills and back up power to keep him at bay.
Ryan going east is a risk, but being the A side he should dictate where it goes down.

[golden_labrador]

If it happens next how do you see it?

I really hope it does. They both seem to want it & it will be a fun build up & a fun fight.

Both were stars too early, if you know what I mean, but they are both mature now & seem to be in full control

the build up has potential to be madness. If Garcia can stay focused in camp, I favour him to win but it could be an absolute battle going the full 12.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Can happen.

Garcia has one for might under GBP. Get that done, and get Lopez’s mandatory against Catterall out the way

[joshj909]

Think some might be overrating Garcia after last night. He comfortably lost to Rolly. Lopez comfortably beat Rolly. Probably a close fight.

[golden_labrador]

Think some might be overrating Garcia after last night. He comfortably lost to Rolly. Lopez comfortably beat Rolly. Probably a close fight.

possibly, but that was not Garcia anywhere near his best against Rolly. with his issues out of the ring, it's still a lottery which Garcia turns up on the night but if the best version does turn up, I would slightly favour him, especially if what he's saying about injuries is true

[Taansend]

As I said before both Garcia & Lopez seem to have matured a lot in the least year or so.

In fact, all the top dogs at Welter seem to be in their prime, mentally & physically.

Paro the oldest at 30 (which is young these days) & the others all 25-29.

Well you can include Catterall at 33 but he won't be winning any decisions in the USA.

[NazNaci1]

Garcia will just be too quick for Teo.

[gilgamesh]

Think some might be overrating Garcia after last night. He comfortably lost to Rolly. Lopez comfortably beat Rolly. Probably a close fight.

possibly, but that was not Garcia anywhere near his best against Rolly. with his issues out of the ring, it's still a lottery which Garcia turns up on the night but if the best version does turn up, I would slightly favour him, especially if what he's saying about injuries is true

Garcia still hasn't won a rematch against Rolly so I don't buy that he could've done better.

If he didn't prepare for the fight that's not an excuse that flies for a Professional.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Per source with knowledge of the discussions characterizing conversations for a Ryan Garcia-Teofimo Lopez 147 unification fight: They’re “introductory” to establish if those who have a say are interested in the fight & potential timing, perhaps February or May. Nothing more substantial, at least not yet. #boxing

[PRINCEKOOL]

I personally think Teofimo Lopez is not really in the best of form 'I don't think his last performance vs. Rolly Romero was impressive at all'.

Note: Rolly Romero was not given a chance of winning 'but in my opinion, he pushed Teofimo Lopez in a close and competitive fight'.

Ryan Garcia is on a roll 'he is motivated, and seems to be enjoying being a World Champion. In the right stylistic fight were his attributes are clearly giving him a advantage he can be difficult to beat'.

Lopez and Garcia both rely on their operational speed 'Teofimo Lopez is the more skilled fighter, but Garcia has more power. It is a close fight, 50/50. When both guys are prepared optimally'.

Ryan Garcia can win against this recent version of Teofimo Lopez 'which is not a result; I don't think many people would have picked a few years back' etc.

[JamesPhilips]

I personally think Teofimo Lopez is not really in the best of form 'I don't think his last performance vs. Rolly Romero was impressive at all'.

Note: Rolly Romero was not given a chance of winning 'but in my opinion, he pushed Teofimo Lopez in a close and competitive fight'.

Ryan Garcia is on a roll 'he is motivated, and seems to be enjoying being a World Champion. In the right stylistic fight were his attributes are clearly giving him a advantage he can be difficult to beat'.

Lopez and Garcia both rely on their operational speed 'Teofimo Lopez is the more skilled fighter, but Garcia has more power. It is a close fight, 50/50. When both guys are prepared optimally'.

Ryan Garcia can win against this recent version of Teofimo Lopez 'which is not a result; I don't think many people would have picked a few years back' etc.

Agreed. Garcia is erratic mind but I think Lopez is very overrated. He’s very flattered by his Loma and past it Josh Taylor wins. I thought Sandor beat him too. His personality gets him headlines.

[gilgamesh]

Lopez seems like a guy who had some quick reflexes, and a fair bit of Boxing talent, but after years in the game he's never really added much of anything else to his repertoire, and he still just is what he was, and a lesser version of it at that.