Lomachenko’s trainer, Cicilio Flores has shared everything has gone according to plan in Loma’s camp as he prepares to defend his WBO 130 lbs title against the undefeated Guillermo ‘El Chacal’ Rigondeaux.
“Lomachenko does have a little bit of a height advantage but Rigondeaux has, I think, a two and a half inch reach advantage,” Flores began.
Flores detailed his view that Rigondeaux will be dwarfed in size come fight night.
“I know Rigo fights at 122lbs but I’m sure he doesn’t walk around at that weight throughout the year. Lomachenko puts on an average of 8-12lbs after a fight.”
They’re both small guys but I’ll tell you this – Lomachenko will be stronger, and that will be a major factor, plus his speed in being able to dominate Rigo.
8 days 🤖 pic.twitter.com/FBfXL9OZaB
— LOMA (@VasylLomachenko) December 2, 2017
The contract for the upcoming clash of these titans stipulates that neither combatant can weigh over 138 lbs come the morning of December 9th. Flores added that he will be a non-issue.
“The 138lbs contracted weight is not a problem, he agreed to that and it won’t be a factor or any kind of problem,” Flores said.
“Loma is prepared to go 12 rounds and, his father will give him the instructions on how to beat Rigondeaux. We all want a knockout in the camp, but Loma will take it round by round and see what happens.”
It’s #LomaRigo fight week! pic.twitter.com/aeYUGCZq2R
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) December 4, 2017
“He (Rigondeaux) doesn’t have the best chin in boxing.That’s why he fights the way he fights.”
“We’ll see on Saturday night. Loma wants to show the world that he belongs at pound-for-pound (number one status) and continue his legacy.”
Furthermore, Flores also warned that if Rigondeaux is to pull off the improbable and defeat Lomachenko. ‘El Chacal’ will need to drastically alter his style of fighting.
“If Rigo wants to beat Lomachenko he will have to come and fight.”
“You can’t be on your bicycle for 12 rounds and think you’ve won. He has to come and fight if he wants to be victorious.”
Hello NY! You ready for next Saturday? pic.twitter.com/0U4qMbBLTZ
— LOMA (@VasylLomachenko) December 4, 2017
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