Gerald Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 According to LA Times (via Boxingscene.com) this fight is set for a couple of months time. Really intriguing fight - surprised it gone done, especially on May 12th, given the obstacles but I'm very pleased if this is true. Report: Lomachenko-Linares Fight Finalized for May 12 at MSG - Boxing News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repsac Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Re: Lomachenko - Linares reportedly done for May 12th Is it true it's at MSG? I'm THERE!!!!! I heard the hang up on this was something about the Canelo vs GGG replay on HBO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Re: Lomachenko - Linares reportedly done for May 12th --- Great opportunity for both fighters. Well done gentlemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 Re: Lomachenko - Linares reportedly done for May 12th Is it true it's at MSG? I'm THERE!!!!! I heard the hang up on this was something about the Canelo vs GGG replay on HBO. Yeah - seems Goldenboy didn't want Linares to sign for a fight which might take viewers away from Canelo - GGG replay. Refreshing to see that sometimes promoters and networks are able to sort things out to facilitate the fights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Re: Lomachenko - Linares reportedly done for May 12th Lomachenko by stoppage. Linares won't be able to escape defeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Re: Lomachenko - Linares reportedly done for May 12th Mouth-watering! Boxing is in for a treat come May, some brilliant fights scheduled. Think Loma will be the clear favourite in this fight for many, but there could be some fairytale career defining win for Linares if the gods are on his side (I aint religious). As it happens I think this will be the start of the end for Linares, a brilliant fighter who will start to age. A bit like Sergio Garcia rode that wave for a good few years before he came unstuck against Cotto. Still though, a great match up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_budweiser Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Re: Lomachenko - Linares reportedly done for May 12th Anyone else see this as a straight forward win for Lomachenko? As good as Linares is and he is good, Luke Campbell showed he is vulnerable and easy to hit. I can't see anything else apart from a comfortable win for Lomachenko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Re: Lomachenko - Linares reportedly done for May 12th --- Pretty much it Bud, Linares cashing out a excellent career as a boxer extraordinaire willing to fight the best and travel overseas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_budweiser Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Re: Lomachenko - Linares reportedly done for May 12th --- Pretty much it Bud, Linares cashing out a excellent career as a boxer extraordinaire willing to fight the best and travel overseas. I think its a win-win for Linares. If he loses the fight his stocks still high as its loss to Lomachenko and he can still look for another big pay day. I'd like him to fight Terry Flanagan after Lomachenko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Re: Lomachenko - Linares reportedly done for May 12th A bit like Sergio Garcia! Of course I meant Sergio Martinez!!! Not the fucking golfer!! :haha: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 Re: Lomachenko - Linares reportedly done for May 12th I think its a win-win for Linares. If he loses the fight his stocks still high as its loss to Lomachenko and he can still look for another big pay day. I'd like him to fight Terry Flanagan after Lomachenko. I mostly agree with this, although the one thing that counts against it is Lomachenko coming up in weight to Linares' home turf. Linares also seems like a proud champion who genuinely wants to prove himself the best. Though I agree his stock will stay pretty high, I'm sure a loss, even to Lomachenko, will hurt pretty bad. Plus the winner of this fight will have some serious potential money on the table for a very big fight with Garcia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Re: Lomachenko - Linares reportedly done for May 12th --- I'd say the only serious $$$ for Loma is Manny who is winding down and TUE who lives a good purse and PPVs whenever he starts running short of funds. Arum has been wanting the Manny fight forever now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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