Coach Abel Sanchez gets Arnold Barboza younger at DetHrone WBO Light Welterweight Champion Teofimo Lopez on May 2 at the Undercard match at Times Square in New York.
Abel thinks Barboza Jr. (32-0, 11 kos) is the best boxer. He was more active, often fighting, compared to Lopez. All that will play a role in his victory in a close decision. Lopez has the advantage of power over Barboza, but Sanchez does not see him landing his plans.
Barboza’s clarity
Teofimo-Barboza younger will be the first night race on the three-match card of Turki Alalshikh in Times Square. At the main event, Ryan Garcis faces Rolando Rolly Romero and in co-characteristics, Devin Haney competes with Jose Ramirez.
“Barboza is good at everything. It’s not a big puncher, so I wouldn’t say it’s 100%. He has big feet and Teofimo’s activity may be the reason why Barboza wins a decision, “Abel Sanchez said Combat TV About the 2nd May match between WBO Light Welterweight Champion Teofimo Lopez and Arnold Barboza Jr.
It will be difficult for Teofimo to land his fists against Barboza, because he is not someone who will be stagnant like his last opponent, Steve Claggett. This will be another stained guy, like when Lopez fought Jamaine Ortiz in 2024. He had a one -year devil against this type and won a 12 -round decision that many fans felt gifted.
Active and ready
“Barboza did not fight long before (February 15) and returns,” Abel said. “I think he helps him. The work in the gym is not going to be so difficult. It’s now to sharpen and stay sharp. The weights right. So all these things are a factor in preparing for a fight.”
Barboza Jr. He was very active recently, competing on February 15 against Jack Cattel, and on November 16 against Jose Ramirez. Fought four times in 2024. The other two Barboza Jr matches were against Sean McComb and Let the house apologize.
“I think Barboza is the best boxer. I think he has better combinations. He has better legs and places better. He sees more things than Teo,” Sanchez said. “Teo is a more talented Pitbull style. So, I think Barboza is going to do things to confuse Teo, as Kambosos threw him in the first round. He will do such things he will surprise him and win a decision.”
If Teofimo starts a bad start where he starts beating a lot from Barboza, he could be downhill from there. This is what we saw in his loss to George Campios younger in 2021. He unfolded him when Teo fell in the first round and never got comfortable after that. Although he hit the campbow down in the tenth, it did not end loudly in the eleventh and the twelfth. When George fought back, Lopez mentally collapsed.
Do you do or die?
“It is an advantage for Barboza that he is right. He will get a big boxing, and he wins a close decision. Barboza has not shown us that he may be shocked. He has not shown us that he can fall and has not shown us that he can be treated. Maybe this is the race where Barboza is showing us.
“Barboza has a chip on his shoulder, knowing that this is or dies? It’s like,” you ignored me and now I’ll show you. “I think this will play a big role in it. Barboza and Teo,” Sanchez said when asked what is the most interesting match of the Times.
Last update on 03/08/2025
