Vasyl Lomachenko versus Oscar De La Hoya

[goose 5]

12 rounds , 135.

[2128778]

Oscar was a really big dude for 135. And he was also deadly in terms of skills. Had dazzling handspeed and power.

I think, De La Hoya would've been far too big, powerful and explosive for Loma at that weight.

I honestly see DLH winning by stoppage.

That said, Loma would've had a better shot at 130lbs. If I recall, Oscar was dropped couple of times during his short reign as a WBO 130lbs titleholder.

[elmersalsa]

Vasily Lomachenko by decision. Different class!

[goose 5]

I'm surprised you rank Loma so far above Oscar.

[keithmoonhangover]

Vasily Lomachenko by decision. Different class!

Jorge Linares decked him and he lost to Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney all @135. Just by that, Loma is not a different class to ODLH.

[elmersalsa]

Vasily Lomachenko by decision. Different class!

Jorge Linares decked him and he lost to Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney all @135. Just by that, Loma is not a different class to ODLH.

To me, he is.

[giacomino]

De La Hoya by UD. Different class

[gilgamesh]

At 130 pounds I think De La Hoya would've been too drained, while Lomachenko is strong and at his best. I'd take Loma by UD at 130 pounds

At 135 pounds De La Hoya isn't going to be quite as weight drained especially if it's one of his first few fights upon entering the weight class, and he'd give Lomachenko a much more difficult run for his money. I still think we'd be looking at a close fight that could go either way, but I feel like De La Hoya could probably score a a knockdown or 2 maybe and come out on top due to the edge in points he'd get from something like that.

De La Hoya would be essentially dealing with a Pernell Whitaker type of talent here, but he hadn't yet matured into that level of fighter yet at these weights so this would be exceptionally tough for him.