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Message: [QUOTE="JAXCUSE, post: 4324557, member: 516"] I think TR is ”looking for the next Puerto Rican sensation.” Berlanga has struggled as his competition level improved, so Bob is now “showcasing” Zaya on the televised undercards (whom I always thought was a better prospect anyway)…. I agree, Zaya has a fine offensive arsenal (puts punches together nicely and finishes), but you are right - kid must work on his defense. Big problem if TR matches him more aggressively (which Bob does more so than PBC)….. But good looking young fighter, the potential is there. I too was curious to see how Lopez rebounded from the loss to Kambosos. Some boxers never recover from an early, upset loss (Felix Verdejo was a can’t miss who became a basket case after dropping a bout he was matched to win). TR matched him well for the return (aggressive, light punching guy without foot speed - there to be KO’d). The ESPN “hype” was way over the top IMO. I wasn’t that impressed with Lopez’s performance. Not the same smooth combo punching (up and down) that he displayed pre-Kambosos (especially evident agains Loma). Power carried to 140, but isn’t gonna overwhelm guys there with one punch (like he did at 135). Bottom Line - I’m not sure Lopez has the “right people” training and advising him right now (specifically Daddy). He’s only fought three times since 2019. Tried to break from TR and promote himself (Triller) and that fell apart. Kambosos picked him off and took his belts. Think Teo is one of the youngest of the “new breed” at 135-40 (under 23). He needs to be more active, fight guys that will progressively restore his confidence and get his “mojo” back. I suspect TR will try to line him up with Josh Taylor (same promotional umbrella) sooner rather than later. I think Taylor could beat this Lopez version, but not the version pre-Kambosos…. I guess we’ll see whether Teo can round back into form again. I hope so, because I thought the earlier version had P4P talent written all over him. Problem is his corner and between the ears…. [/QUOTE]

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