“He Might Not Be Ready”- Shawn Porter Weighs in on Teofimo Lopez vs Vasiliy Lomachenko

Former welterweight champion Shawn Porter has given his thoughts ahead of a major fight between Teofimo Lopez and Vasiliy Lomachenko.

Porter praised Lopez for his speed and sharpness in the ring, and pointed out his potential, exclaiming that he is a star in the making.

However, he believes he might not go the distance against Vasiliy Lomachenko, who has had multiple title defenses and is heading into the fight as the clear favorite.

Shawn Porter believes this fight is complex for Teofimo Lopez

“That’s gonna be fight of the year. I’m not picking a winner but I’ll break it down, man.

“I think that Lopez is explosive, I think he’s fast, he’s sharp. I don’t think he’s seen all of it in the ring. And I don’t think he’s biting off more than he can chew, but I do think he might not be all the way ready for a fighter like Lomachenko.

“But he’s young, he’s vibrant…that’s a dangerous combination. I think we know what we’re gonna get from Loma. Loma’s gonna come out and find his rhythm, figure out what’s gonna work, and use it…I think the fight is more complex for Teofimo than it is for Lomachenko,” said Porter.

Lopez and Lomachenko have traded several verbal blows during the buildup to this fight. The fight is personal for both fighters. Teofimo Lopez is looking to take a tremendous step to the big leagues and can cause a major upset.

Porter mentioned that Teofimo Lopez is the most promising youngster, with Shakur Stevenson a close second. The Brooklyn native is set for the biggest test of his career against arguably the best pound for pound boxer in the world.

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