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jpspice wrote: ↑15 May 2018, 23:55 Despite losing to loma, Linares is still in my eyes viable in the light and super lightweight divisions. I think he would beat all of the current champions aside from Garcia and Crawford, both of whom he would be a competitive opponent against; I wouldn't count him out against either of them. He's the first guy to expose really any weakness in loma,(the Salido fight doesn't really count in my mind) So, unless he is gonna retire,where does he go from here?

Mexi-Box wrote: ↑16 May 2018, 00:15 He actually did very well against Lomachenko. Surprised at the wide scorecards I saw on the RbR. He had Lomachenko buzzed at least 3 times in the fight.

A loss is simply a loss. Everyone that fights at a high level loses, but Linares did very well for himself.

I think a good fight for him would be Zlaticanin. I remember a lot were favoring Zlaticanin when they were the top 2 fighters a long time ago. It'd be great to see that fight.

Mexi-Box wrote: ↑16 May 2018, 00:15 I think a good fight for him would be Zlaticanin. I remember a lot were favoring Zlaticanin when they were the top 2 fighters a long time ago. It'd be great to see that fight.

Cent0089 wrote: ↑16 May 2018, 05:10 He should fight Ray Beltran

jpspice wrote: ↑15 May 2018, 23:55 Despite losing to loma, Linares is still in my eyes viable in the light and super lightweight divisions. I think he would beat all of the current champions aside from Garcia and Crawford, both of whom he would be a competitive opponent against; I wouldn't count him out against either of them. He's the first guy to expose really any weakness in loma,(the Salido fight doesn't really count in my mind) So, unless he is gonna retire,where does he go from here?

SenorPipino wrote: ↑16 May 2018, 16:32 Put him in with the loser of Garcia-Easter and go from there.

He beats Beltran, who seems like an ordinary guy who was maneuvered into a title shot because he has a backstory.

Mexi-Box wrote: ↑16 May 2018, 21:11

SenorPipino wrote: ↑16 May 2018, 16:32 Put him in with the loser of Garcia-Easter and go from there.

He beats Beltran, who seems like an ordinary guy who was maneuvered into a title shot because he has a backstory.

You say some of the dumbest things on these boards. Your posts give me cancer.

KiwiRider wrote: ↑16 May 2018, 21:56 He is the #3 and earned that position, anyone below is in for a tough night if they get in the ring with him.
As for the future, I would like to see a rematch with Campbell sometime, I also want someone to clean Easter Jr's clock and I don't care who, Linares will do nicely.

SenorPipino wrote: ↑16 May 2018, 16:40

jpspice wrote: ↑15 May 2018, 23:55 Despite losing to loma, Linares is still in my eyes viable in the light and super lightweight divisions. I think he would beat all of the current champions aside from Garcia and Crawford, both of whom he would be a competitive opponent against; I wouldn't count him out against either of them. He's the first guy to expose really any weakness in loma,(the Salido fight doesn't really count in my mind) So, unless he is gonna retire,where does he go from here?

Wht do you still include Crawford?

He left the lightweight division quite a while back.

He even fights for one of the welterweight championships next month.

klitoris wrote: ↑16 May 2018, 12:52 Should join the WBSS 140 tournament that is being currently planned.

ValMar wrote: ↑17 May 2018, 12:17

klitoris wrote: ↑16 May 2018, 12:52 Should join the WBSS 140 tournament that is being currently planned.

This might be a good idea..................

Mexi-Box wrote: ↑17 May 2018, 15:41 On what planet would a 140 lb. tournament be a good idea for a former once-beaten champion? C'mon guys, that'd be a stupid idea.

Linares does great numbers and viewers in Britain. Worst comes to worst, a rematch with one of those domestic-level Brits would be the best thing for his career.

oogiebe wrote: ↑17 May 2018, 15:44

Mexi-Box wrote: ↑17 May 2018, 15:41 On what planet would a 140 lb. tournament be a good idea for a former once-beaten champion? C'mon guys, that'd be a stupid idea.

Linares does great numbers and viewers in Britain. Worst comes to worst, a rematch with one of those domestic-level Brits would be the best thing for his career.

It's not stupid if it sells.

Mexi-Box wrote: ↑17 May 2018, 15:48

oogiebe wrote: ↑17 May 2018, 15:44

Mexi-Box wrote: ↑17 May 2018, 15:41 On what planet would a 140 lb. tournament be a good idea for a former once-beaten champion? C'mon guys, that'd be a stupid idea.

Linares does great numbers and viewers in Britain. Worst comes to worst, a rematch with one of those domestic-level Brits would be the best thing for his career.

It's not stupid if it sells.

Well, the CW tournament certainly doesn't seem to be selling much. The SMW tournament is selling on that domestic British level, though, which feeds into my post about him staying on that domestic gauntlet.

gilgamesh wrote: ↑16 May 2018, 00:03

jpspice wrote: ↑15 May 2018, 23:55 Despite losing to loma, Linares is still in my eyes viable in the light and super lightweight divisions. I think he would beat all of the current champions aside from Garcia and Crawford, both of whom he would be a competitive opponent against; I wouldn't count him out against either of them. He's the first guy to expose really any weakness in loma,(the Salido fight doesn't really count in my mind) So, unless he is gonna retire,where does he go from here?

Why doesn't the Salido fight count? The Salido fight exposed Loma's MAIN weakness. Mauling, pressure fighters that simply attack, and don't care if they look good or not.

That being said I'd say Linares just kinda hovers as a solid contender for another few years. MAYBE picks up another belt, but it'll be tougher for him from here on out.