Richardson Hitchins says he considers Theofimo Lopez against Arnold Barboza jr. As a battle of 60-40 or 50-50 for their 12-round match on May 2 at Times Square in New York. Hitchins feel that theo has talent, and athletics for him, but not strategic like Barboza jr.
Theo: Unstable?
He does not come in a struggle with a wonderful game plan like Barboza Jr. And sometimes falls apart spiritually when he deals with adversity. We saw that in Lopez’s fights against George Kambosos Jr., Sandor Martin and Chailaine Ortiz. He was like a Complete basket In those games. If things go the Roads of Theofimo, he is excellent, but he unravels as his opponents begin to succeed.
Theofimo (21-1, 13 CO’s) will have his WBO Light Welterweight title at stake against the unbeaten Barboza jr. (32-0, 11 COs) on the map, as well as a potential fight against IBF champion Jaron ‘Boots’ in October. If you are against Barboza jr. Losing can lead to theophimo not fighting the boots, but it can work in Hitchins’ favor. He will probably be the plan B option for Turki Alalshikh to use if Lopez loses against Barboza Jr.
Turki Alalshikh played today that the outcome of Teo, Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney’s fights on May 2nd will determine what he has for them in October. In other words, they had to win for his planned battles. This is a lot of pressure on each of them, but especially for Lopez because he is the least effective in dealing with stress as Ryan and Haney.
I think it’s a battle of 60-40 or 50-50. 60-40 for TEO or 50-50, ”Richardson Hitchins said Matchroom BoxingTalk about the Theofimo Lopez against Arnold Barboza jr. Fight on May 2 in New York. ‘Barboza is not flashy. He is kind of ordinary, but he has good timing and has a lot of experience.
“I watch him and I’m like” he’s solid. ‘Barboza is solid. I was very impressed how he beat Jack Catterall because he has a style where he can make someone look bad. Barboza came with the right game plan. So, he is a man who comes with a strong game plan, and I think Theofimo trusts more in his talent and athletics.
“I don’t think he’s a strategic man. I think Barboza has been fighting for so long that they were with the top rankings. I think theofimo is busy with a fight, ‘says Hitchins.
“I think he’s definitely in a fight. This is one where I would not be surprised if it goes in any way. It is a very good fight, ”said David Diamonds, the ring announcer over the Theofimo against Barboza Jr. Clash, said. “It’s very competitive.”
Last updated on 03/14/2025
