On The Watch “It’s All About Rolando Romero vs Teofimo Lopez”

WBA Welterweight Challenge

Last night’s PBC/DAZN/Prime Video Main Event between WBA Welterweight Champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero (17-3, 13 Kos) and Teofimo Lopez (23-2, 13 Kos), was and intriguing matchup that went down at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Fresh off losing his WBO Junior Welterweight Title to Shakur Stevenson and now entering his first bout in the Welterweight Division, Teofimo Lopez did not disappoint. Lopez came in this bout laser focussed with a well-constructed “game plan” that had him looking like the Teo from the pass.

Lopez was sharp, aggressive and active with a steady jab that controlled the action round by round. As for Romero’s approach it was quite underwhelming to say the least. Romero looked disengaged at times and lacked the activity to deter Lopez from pressing the action. Although Romero did have some moments and did manage to cut Lopez over the right eye, Romero neglected to listen to his corner and capitalized as instructed.

  As the rounds progressed, Lopez continued to outwork the champ from all angles by steadily remaining active and on the front foot applying nonstop well calculated pressure, clearly preventing Romero from ever getting any type of offensive action going his way. Romero’s low punch output was very concerning considering what was at stake on the night.

After 12 rounds of one-sided action, the Judges at hand scored it 116-112, 115-113 and 114-114 edging the victory to Teofimo Lopez.

That Judge scoring the bout a draw was straight suspect but the right combatant definitely won this bout.

Congratulations Teofimo on becoming the new WBA Welterweight Champion of the World and a Three-Division World Champion in the process.

Well done, Champ!

Blaze

On The Watch “It’s All About Manny Pacquiao vs Adrien Broner”

WBA Welterweight Challenge

Last night, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, Manny Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 Kos) proved to the naysayers that turning 40 is the new 30 the way he looked inside that squared circle dismantling the much younger Adrien Broner (33-4-1, 24 Kos) to retain his WBA “regular” Welterweight Title.

This bout was a beautiful display by Pacquiao but an embarrassing and disappointing one by Broner. Real Talk! Once again Broner failed to let his hands go or assert himself inside that squared circle. I’m not sure what “game plan” his corner had for him but in watching that fight I personally think Broner left the “game plan” back in the change room when the bout started. Real Talk! Broner did nothing but try to survive which was very hard to watch. All that trash talking and nothing to back it up. Broner showed absolutely no urgency throughout the entire bout and for that it cost him dearly.

As for Pacquiao, “the Professor” for the night, clearly schooled “the student” Broner with his aggression and quickness round by round. Pacquiao stuck to the “game plan” and administered a stiff and effective jab all night. There was absolutely no doubt that Pacquiao was the stronger, busier fighter landing the heavier shots when it counted.

In the end, the three Judges scored it 117-111, 116-112 and 116-112 for Paquiao. Nuff said!

Pacquiao still got the “juice” and is willing to keep going for as long as his body will allow him to. That being said, the Welterweight Division has been put on notice that the “Pacman” is out here looking for that smoke.

Who’s next?

Blaze

On The Watch “It’s All About Manny Pacquiao vs Adrien Broner”

WBA Welterweight Challenge

It’s official, the “living legend” Manny Pacquiao (60-7-2, 39 Kos) will be defending his WBA (regular) Welterweight Title against Adrien Broner (33-3-1 24 Kos) Saturday January 19, 2019 in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Arena.

This bout right here has the potential of being a blockbuster if both combatants show up and perform to the best of their abilities come fight night. Real Talk!

Aside from the WBA belt being on the line there is a lot at stake here for both combatants. A win here for Pacquiao would silence his naysayers and prove to the boxing community that the “Pacman” still got it and still has more to add to his legacy.

As for AB a win against a living active legend like Paquiao would bring him right back up into the mix with the rest of the top Welterweights. This is the type of bout that AB needs to bring the best out of him. The big stage, the glitter, the lights and a convincing win could just be what he needs to get him back focus on his career 100%.

That being said, we can’t front on Pacquiao. His last demolition of Lucas Matthysse four months ago showed us that “Pacman” still got the goods and the skills to hang with the best of them young or old. It will be up to Broner to show him a “Problem” that he can’t solve inside that squared circle come Saturday night January 19, 2019, live on Showtime PPV in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Arena.

Blaze