Coach Robert Garcia benefits Arnold Barboza to defeat WBO Light Welterweight champion Theofimo Lopez on May 2 because of the big run he recently had. Barboza jr. (32-0, 11 COs) come from back-to-back victories over Jack Catterall and Jose Ramirez. He looks hard to beat.
Barboza is accurate with his push, and very difficult to hit. He is similar to Chailaine Ortiz, a fighter on which Theofimo had major problems in their fight on February 8 last year. Kailaine made Teo look bad in that battle.
Arnold’s benefits
– Recent activity
– better opposition
– punch accuracy
– jab
– Mobility
It’s not just Barboza jr. To be the busier fighter who gives him an advantage. He recently faced better opposition than Lopez, and it counts. The Top rank has not yet combined with Teo since its loss of George Kambosos jr. In 2021, and some believe they have protected their investment.
It is difficult to argue against it than to look at the fighters who have faced theofimo over the past four years. He continued to win, but his popularity broke down because he did not fight at a high level.
Lopez (21-1, 13 food) has Barboza jr. At their press conference on Monday and he hit the roof. Arnold says the teo “Crossed the line, ” And he’s going to take it out in their fight at Times Square in New York.
“They don’t like each other, and they went with it. It was a fairly loud blow. It’s going to be more fan -friendly, but it’s part of the sport, ”Robert Garcia said Fight Hub TV About Theofimo Lopez, Arnold Barboza jr. During their Kickoff Conference in Los Angeles.
“I think Arnold is now on a good run with two good wins (Jack Catterall and Jose Ramirez) back-to-back and will come back soon. It benefits him, ‘Robert continued on Barboza Jr.’ It will be his third battle in less than a year. I think activity is a great advantage for Arnold.
“Obviously, you can’t count theofimo. He is a talented fighter and a smart man in the ring. He knows how to do it when he is at his best. Hopefully we get the best out of theofimo so we can see a wonderful battle. ‘
Lopez’s push and aggressiveness is what he is going for for him, because he can Barboza jr. Lump or hurt him if he can catch him with one of his shots when he enters. Arnold likes to jump in to throw shots, and it puts him in a vulnerable situation where he can be counteracted. Catterall landed some nice shots on him, but he didn’t have the power to hurt him.
He crossed the line! 2 May
– Arnold Barboza jr (@jrbarbozannold) 11 March 2025
Last updated on 03/11/2025
