I'll be a world champion soon.' I'm taking Teofimo Lopez and his confidence in one of the biggest upsets of the year.". I know there will be some bettors a little dubious of backing the 32-year-old at these odds, but they are not bad at all. He will do this by mixing things up with unpredictable pop shots and blistering combinations and being his usual ghost-like self. After more than a decade in the newspaper business writing about virtually every professional and major college sport for publications like the Cincinnati Post and the Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle, I joined CBSSports.com and covered the NFL for five years. For one man’s take on the October 17 championship unification match between Lomachenko and Lopez, please watch and enjoy the video. The confrontation between Lomachenko and Lopez is a classic derby of experience against youth. I've called a thousand fights. Turns out, Lopez should have been an even bigger favorite. Charles Town Racing offers us a solid nine-race card of starter, allowance, maiden, and claiming matches today.... Keeneland Race Course Picks – Thursday, October 15, 2020. Lopez remains undefeated as a professional. For that reason alone, Lopez might start this fight off with the confidence of a guy that believes he is destined to win. Do you know who I am? Catching Lomachenko will be a whole different story altogether. But as much as I clearly admire the Ukrainian genius, I have to admit something – Lomachenko might have to work harder than he ever has before to beat Lopez. Indiana Grand Race Course,... Charles Town Races Picks – Thursday, October 15, 2020. Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Teofimo Lopez 10/17/20: Boxing free preview, analysis, prediction, odds and pick against the spread. Let me know your thoughts in the comments section, below! Mora compares the contest to a pair of fights involving multi-time world champion Felix Trinidad and feels it's a little bit too soon for Lopez. Does that say more about Lomachenko’s prowess or his lack of high-level opposition to date? He says, 'Hi, my name is Teofimo Lopez. Lomachenko is too much at this point, in my opinion.". We come very hungry … In March or April of 2020, we will end Lomachenko and we will end him in less than five rounds. He went the distance and beat down David Reid and the other one, he actually stopped and beat down and knocked out Fernando Vargas. "I got to go with 'Hi-Tech' Lomachenko. I'll be a world champion soon.' This match-up represents what is almost certainly the biggest bout to come together since things were sidetracked by COVID-19 where the entire boxing business landscape has changed dramatically. “He has the power, of course. He literally has no discernible weakness. But he's dealing with a three-division world champion, a two-time (Olympic) gold medalist, a world champion since his third pro fight. The Ukrainian wizard has seen his odds move out to -400 from -325 in the space of a few months. Suppose that the battle will last all 12 rounds allotted and will end with the victory of the Ukrainian via decision. “He has never faced a fighter like my son. Yes, Lopez is a talented fighter with explosive power and impressive speed. In Lomachenko, you have the finest exponent of pure boxing skills on the planet.