Vasyl Lomachenko defeats Luke Campbell via unanimous decision [Post #14]

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3 days to go in what one hopes is a brilliant fight.

For me Lomachenko is the easy favourite, albeit Campbell's size advantage and reach could make the bout interesting.

I am a fan and truly believe he is the pound for pound no.1. That said I would also like to see a good fight and have 8-10 rounds of it. Had big expectations on the Rigondeaux fight but that was such a disappointment. Agree Loma completely outcalssed him but that guy looked like he was in shock, even Crolla showed more grit in the ring.

Once (if!) Loma completes his massive multi belt unification feat, Tank Davis will have to stop ignoring him. Who knows maybe even an epic Loma vs Pacman in the offing.

 

[shaz619]

3 days to go in what one hopes is a brilliant fight.

For me Lomachenko is the easy favourite, albeit Campbell's size advantage and reach could make the bout interesting.

I am a fan and truly believe he is the pound for pound no.1. That said I would also like to see a good fight and have 8-10 rounds of it. Had big expectations on the Rigondeaux fight but that was such a disappointment. Agree Loma completely outcalssed him but that guy looked like he was in shock, even Crolla showed more grit in the ring.

Once (if!) Loma completes his massive multi belt unification feat, Tank Davis will have to stop ignoring him. Who knows maybe even an epic Loma vs Pacman in the offing.

I will be there live, ought to be a tremendous event. When you have two Olympic Gold medalists face off, it is not out of this world to anticipate an upset in favour of an under-dog; for this reason I wouldn't write off Campbell in a big way and all the credit to should be given to Loma if he indeed does triumph. Wouldn't say Campbell has a massive size advantage, Loma has grown into the lightweight division and in fact if we go all the way back to 2012; the same year where both men won their respective finals, Loma triumphed at 60kg while Luke did at 56kg. In the pro game it is true Luke has spent more time at 135 lb however, that is an advantage for sure but it wont be as big a physical advantage Loma had over the likes of Rigo, Walters, Sosa and Marriaga.

Crolla was slaughtered like a government mule predictably, stylistically he was going to get butchered he was just all wrong for Loma; I'd say the beating he took was more severe, for Rigo he simply gave up after being overwhelmed by the shear size and also skill of his opponent.

Tank Davis is 130 pounder and Loma moved up in weight, wouldn't say he is ignoring him and if we compare performances of the two when it comes to common opponents then that should emphasise that further; Bob Arum and Top rank are very protective off Loma and in the same way Floyd of Tank. With fighters in two different promotions it makes it tough to force a fight, in the same way the fight with Mikey Garcia can't be made either who instead took on Spence of all fighters.

Top Rank and Loma have made it clear they would never face Manny at 147 and there is no doubt in my mind it would be a very awful decision, they are sceptical about facing him at 140 lb as well; but that's a big ask for Manny to cut that much weight at his age, it's not a fight which I'd make if I was Loma's promoter. If we're talking Top Rank fighters then Crawford is more appropriate challenge for Pacman.

Regarding the P4P no.1 argument, it's tough one because as of now there are many fighters in that mix such as Canelo, Crawford and Inoue; a case could be made for either fighters including Loma so it will be interesting to see who cements their status, if we're going by resume and W's over quality of opposition alone it would be Canelo, if we go for manner of performance it could be either Crawford/Loma/Inoue.

As far as Loma is concerned unfortunately I don't see him facing Davis or Garcia anytime soon due to promotional politics but he can still clean up the division and reiterate his status as P4P no.1, I consider Luke to be the best active 135 pounder behind Loma so it will be a massive win imo, there is also Commey in the division and talk of a fight with Lopez, these fights are easier to make as both men are with Top Rank; moreover Commey / Lopez has also been ordered by the IBF.

 

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I laughed when I saw this was PPV, no way would I pay to watch Lomachenko destroy another no hoper. But not following boxing that closely any more, I hadn't realised that Campbell will have a size advantage. Is it likely to make much difference? Is it a catchweight bout?

 

[shaz619]

I laughed when I saw this was PPV, no way would I pay to watch Lomachenko destroy another no hoper. But not following boxing that closely any more, I hadn't realised that Campbell will have a size advantage. Is it likely to make much difference? Is it a catchweight bout?

Not a catch weight, both are 135 pounders and very evenly matched when it comes to weight. Trust me, Campbell is no Crolla; he's a very skilled boxer and Olympic Gold medalist, Loma is highly skilled and an elite champ but this is the best active opponent available at 135 and if we were to include Garcia in the division I'd still put Campbell in the top 3 or 4 at the very least considering Gervonta has never fought at 135 as well.

Lets just assume Luke will see the same fate as Crolla and get taken out, watching Loma is a spectacle in itself and that's why he is PPV in the same way Mike Tyson was as an example despite those early finishes. Otherwise I'd not bother heading all the way there but Loma is very exciting to watch for all fan bases regardless

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Not a catch weight, both are 135 pounders and very evenly matched when it comes to weight. Trust me, Campbell is no Crolla; he's a very skilled boxer and Olympic Gold medalist, Loma is highly skilled and an elite champ but this is the best active opponent available at 135 and if we were to include Garcia in the division I'd still put Campbell in the top 3 or 4 at the very least considering Gervonta has never fought at 135 as well.

Lets just assume Luke will see the same fate as Crolla and get taken out, watching Loma is a spectacle in itself and that's why he is PPV in the same way Mike Tyson was as an example despite those early finishes. Otherwise I'd not bother heading all the way there but Loma is very exciting to watch for all fan bases regardless

Good point shaz, I saw the Crolla bout and Loma was spectacular. Definitely the most exciting boxer I have seen for some time. I don't know anything about Campbell, but he'd have to be out of this world to beat Lomachenko. Might shell out for the PPV after all depending on who's on the undercard.

 

[shaz619]

Good point shaz, I saw the Crolla bout and Loma was spectacular. Definitely the most exciting boxer I have seen for some time. I don't know anything about Campbell, but he'd have to be out of this world to beat Lomachenko. Might shell out for the PPV after all depending on who's on the undercard.

Tyson's cousin Hughie Fury is on the under card and he will be facing the dangerous Povetkin who fought AJ about a year ago, Fury is great on his feet although he could do more to hold the centre; it will be an interesting cat and mouse like fight, Povetkin will come forward and Fury will try to keep him off.

Loma was tentative in the Pedraza fight coming of an injury but then he exploded in Round 11, watch from 4 minutes here that round alone made the fight:

Campbell's best outing for me was an away close points loss against Linares who would push Loma hard, great fight to watch and see what he brings from the table such as his ring generalship, ability to adjust and great command at range, decent speed and power to, interestingly in that failed world title challenge against Linares which I felt he may have just edged on the cards he went into despite his father passing away 2 weeks earlier and he showed tremendous heart, got off the canvas to early on. Olympians are a unique breed.

 

[shaz619]

Full under-card:

Luke Campbell vs Vasiliy Lomachenko : WBC, WBA and WBO Lightweight Titles
Hughie Fury vs Alexander Povetkin : 12 Rnds Heavyweight
Charlie Edwards vs Julio Cesar Martinez : WBC Flyweight Title
Joe Cordina vs Gavin Gwynne : British Lightweight Title
Joshua Buatsi vs Ryan Ford : WBA International Light-Heavyweight Title
Savannah Marshall vs Daniele Basteri : 8 Rnds Super-Middleweight

World title fights are always interesting especially among the lower weights, Charlie Edwards defence of the flyweight title will be one to look out for as well.

Buatsi is an upcoming LHW with a great amateur career having won an Olympic medal, one to look out for the future.

It's not a bad card and in the end Lomachenko is the PPV, arguably P4P no.1 and broken so many records in a short time span at the pro level as well to go along with 2 Olympic medals, lost like 1 amateur fight in nearly 400 outings! that is nuts. He is sure to enter the HOF and may well be up there with the greatest ever, will be a pleasure to see him on our shores over here.

 

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I will be there live, ought to be a tremendous event. When you have two Olympic Gold medalists face off,

Jealous!

I think with all the belts in his name (provided he wins again this weekend), I'm hoping Loma will be an irresistible prospect for Tank and the Mayweather team. Vs Pacman is simply a ****** dream, I know it's not happening.

I laughed when I saw this was PPV, no way would I pay to watch Lomachenko destroy another no hoper. But not following boxing that closely any more, I hadn't realised that Campbell will have a size advantage. Is it likely to make much difference? Is it a catchweight bout?

I wouldn't call Campbell a no hoper. Keeping the Loma fight aside, in 135 I dont think Campbell is a easy opponent for anyone else. It will be a good contest.

 

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Predicting a liver shot that finishes Campbell, later rounds once he starts tiring.

 

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Briton Luke Campbell says he will defy the odds against pound-for-pound king Vasyl Lomachenko on Saturday.

Ukraine's Lomachenko, 31, has won world titles at three different weights in a 14-fight professional career.

"I expect me winning this fight some way or form," said Campbell. "Somehow I will win by doing what I do best.

"I've always dreamed of a massive pinnacle fight. It selling out and everybody screaming my name... it's going to be amazing."

Lomachenko, like Campbell an Olympic gold medallist, is aiming to add the vacant WBC crown to his WBA and WBO belts en route to unifying the lightweight division.

He has dismissed the possibility of fighting into his 40s, saying he wants to spend more time pursing interests outside the ring such as hunting, fishing and racing cars.

"I have a goal, I have a dream. I want to unify all the titles. This is my motivation and this pushes me," he said.

"Luke Campbell is not an easy fighter. He is a tough fighter, a smart fighter, a technical fighter, so it will be a very interesting and technical fight."

Report
While Campbell is expecting significant support at London's O2 Arena, Lomachenko was loudly cheered to the ring for his public workout at York Hall earlier in the week.

American Andre Ward, who retired with an unblemished 32-fight record in 2017 and was ranked as the best pound-for-pound fighter during his career, believes Lomachenko is a unique fighter.

"To be recognised as the best in the world regardless of weight class is a lot to shoulder. But if you fought all the way up from amateur to professional then pressure is the order of the day and you learn how to deal with it," he told BBC Sport.

"That was the goal for me to not just be the best in my weight class but the best in the world.

"Skill has always been a thing, but it's been applied differently from Lomachenko.

"I've seen great footwork, but I haven't seen it like that. I've seen hand speed, combinations, but I haven't quite seen it like that. He's creative, he's using the boxing like a canvas, and he's the artist.

"He's not stuck to any type of style, he's unpredictable but he's comfortable being that. Then you add in the power. Then you add in the speed, the confidence, the experience - that's a tough man to beat."

Who else is fighting?
On the undercard, Britain's Charlie Edwards defends his WBC world flyweight title against Mexican challenger Julio Cesar Martinez Aguilar.

"His style works perfectly for me, it plays into my hands," said Edwards. "He's already told me that he's going to knock me out.

"But when he doesn't, things are going to get very tough for him and if he's coming in with that mentality it shows he's underrating me already and that's not a good place to be."

Hughie Fury takes on Russia's former world champion Alexander Povetkin for the vacant WBA International heavyweight title
Joshua Buatsi defends his WBA International light-heavyweight titleagainst Canada's Ryan Ford
Joe Cordina puts his British and Commonwealth lightweight titles on the line against Gavin Gwynne
Savannah Marshall fights Brazil's Daniele Bastieri over eight rounds in a super-middleweight contest

https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/49523129

 

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It's 50-50 till round 5. Campbell took a beating in the 5th

 

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Brilliant fight, Campbell's body took a hammering in the 11th but he stood up. Many against Loma just gave up, Campbell fought till the end.

 

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Vasyl Lomachenko wins via Unanimous decision.

 

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Vasyl Lomachenko beats Luke Campbell to retain lightweight world titles

Vasyl Lomachenko produced a battling display to beat Britain's Luke Campbell on points and add the WBC lightweight title to his WBA and WBO belts.

Lomachenko, 31, regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers, was made to work hard for the thrilling win.

Campbell, also 31, was aiming to become a world champion for the first time but was floored in the 11th as the Ukrainian's class proved decisive.

Lomachenko got the verdict 119-108, 119-108, 118-108 at London's O2 Arena.

Campbell, an Olympic gold medallist in 2012, suffered the third loss of his 23-professional fight career but deserves huge praise when he fought back to produce a brave performance to hear the final bell.

Lomachenko was taken the distance for only the fifth time as a professional.

"He is so good, he adapts to any plans," said Campbell. "Tonight was not the jackpot but my time will come."

The Hull man was in trouble at the end of the fifth when he was caught by a crushing left hook and then a barrage of body and head shots, but was saved by the bell.

Campbell took more punishment in the sixth, but had success of his own later in that round and the next in a captivating contest.

He was floored in the 11th after a barrage of body shots and then a jab sent Campbell down. But he got up, although two of the three judges did not give him a round, only a share of one.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/49540076