“The skill lesson for Arnold”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
Barbos was regarded as one of the most dangerous rivals for Lopez. However, Theophimo showed that his level is more than enough to calm this visa.
Lopez without a chance was played by Barbos. Arnold did not turn out to get an opponent
Arnold Barbos was not a favorite of battle, but was a great danger to the rival. All through a few factors. The first is the preliminary speeches of Theophimo. Let it be cool, and at a meeting with Ortis and Claghetus it was difficult to look. Lopez won there barely.
The second is the level of Barbos. Not to say it is an elite, but quite a good and disciplined boxer to create a bunch of problems for an opponent. On the unsuccessful day, Theophimo could encounter Jab and short straight opponents, failing to pick up any keys to him. However, it was not such a day.
From the first seconds, the freshness of Theophimo rushed into the eyes. He moved perfectly, cut corners well and walked away from the opponent. Forced him to attack and, leaving it, worked.
Getty Images/Global Images Ukraine The task of Barbos was, in principle, to force the opponent to box less freely. Theophimo had enough territory to do the show, spin and play with Arnold. However, this did not work.
Lopez contradicted, torn the distance, but not too much, as theophimo Lopez did. From the 5th round, the champion generally turned on the show in the public and began to disassemble the opponent in detail.
It can be said that Lopez made Barbos mistaken as never before. All Arnold Boxing brought to episodic success. Somewhere he towards the corner somewhere. After a half duel on the Face Theophimo still appeared the results of the opponent’s work. The applicant did a lot, just that was not enough to win.
Despite the fact that, going for every break, Barbos showed how sure he was, everyone realized that he would lose significantly. Even Arnold himself, who decided to arrange a final spurt and steal victory at the final round.
It did not work – through the opponent. Barbos went forward and faced the mobility of the opponent, who was fundamentally opposed to close in the corners or play the opponent’s rules.
In addition, Theophimo coolly has filed a moment. At the end of the meeting, he already walked forward, attacking single or double blows to choose from. He punched his torso, looking for a rival’s head.
It was cool and skillful. Against the backdrop of Devin Haini, who was still running, Theophimo mobility was separated especially because they walked one by one. While Devin did not risk at all, but only moved the ring, waiting for the moment to strike, the Lopez created these moments. Yes, it was also boxing the second number, but completely different. Opposite.
Getty Images/Global Images Ukraine What next?
Barbos lost his main chance in his career. He is 33, there is enough time to return. It can even become a champion, but now you should go more actively than before.
It cannot be said that Arnold was disappointed. He was well ready, and was difficult only at the end after active episodes and intercepting the attacks from Theophimo. He played a good battle, but the opponent turned out to be too steep.
Sometimes Lopez produces these performances that are very nice to look at. It is too nice when it happens against such opponents. Barbos simply did not cope with the level of opponent. Many others would win.
The future of Lopez is open. Talks about the middle weight are interesting, but it does not seem that it is difficult in the first half. So you should not surprise if it remains in its category, trying to unite the belts there.
Yes, he said after the victory of Jaron Annis. Says he is looking for him. However, Jaron has other plans: there – protection of title and association. Not Theophimo, but Brian Norman and Mario Barrios are the main goals of Annis. Even Romero is now closer because he is a regular champion.
However, organizations of confrontation should not be surprised. Both have just won a good opposition, both of the hearing, they say they are ready. A great time to confront.
Lopez, of course, just won’t. Annis is a different level compared to Barbos. However, Theophimo has repeatedly argued that he was able to amaze.