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Video: Teofimo Lopez says Lomachenko is too old, too small

Teofimo Lopez says Vasiliy Lomachenko is too old and too small for him.

Teofimo Lopez believes this is his time.

Lopez is scheduled to face Vasiliy Lomachenko in a lightweight title-unification fight on Oct. 17 inside the MGM Grand “bubble” in Las Vegas. The fight will be televised on ESPN.

Lomachenko is Boxing Junkie’s No. fighter pound-for-pound and near the top of all lists. That doesn’t mean much to Lopez, who says the Ukrainian star is too old and too small for him.

“He’s on the way out of the sport and 135 [pounds] is just too big [for him],” the Honduran-American said.

Lomachenko, 32, started his career in 2013 as a 126-pounder. Lopez, 23, has fought at 135 since he turned pro in 2016.

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess get Teofimo Lopez’s thoughts on his upcoming fight.

The Ak & Barak Show is available on DAZN and Sirius XM Fight Nation, Channel 156.

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Video: Mannix, Mora: How would Ryan Garcia-Luke Campbell fight play out?

Ryan Garcia is one of the fastest-rising young stars in the sport. Luke Campbell is a proven veteran. They are expected to collide in a lightweight bout this November, probably in California, although contracts have yet to be signed. How would that …

Ryan Garcia is one of the fastest-rising young stars in the sport. Luke Campbell is a proven veteran.

They are expected to collide in a lightweight bout this November, probably in California, although contracts have yet to be signed.

How would that fight play out?

Garcia seems to be loaded with talent and can crack, but he hasn’t faced anyone on the level of Campbell, a former Olympian. Campbell lost to Jorge Linares and Vasiliy Lomachenko in two of his last five fights but acquitted himself reasonably well both times.

In this episode of Jabs with Mannix and Mora, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Todd Grisham and Sergio Mora give their takes on the prospective 135-pound showdown.

Here’s what they had to say.

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Video: Mannix, Mora: How would Ryan Garcia-Luke Campbell fight play out?

Ryan Garcia is one of the fastest-rising young stars in the sport. Luke Campbell is a proven veteran. They are expected to collide in a lightweight bout this November, probably in California, although contracts have yet to be signed. How would that …

Ryan Garcia is one of the fastest-rising young stars in the sport. Luke Campbell is a proven veteran.

They are expected to collide in a lightweight bout this November, probably in California, although contracts have yet to be signed.

How would that fight play out?

Garcia seems to be loaded with talent and can crack, but he hasn’t faced anyone on the level of Campbell, a former Olympian. Campbell lost to Jorge Linares and Vasiliy Lomachenko in two of his last five fights but acquitted himself reasonably well both times.

In this episode of Jabs with Mannix and Mora, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Todd Grisham and Sergio Mora give their takes on the prospective 135-pound showdown.

Here’s what they had to say.

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Video: Mannix, Mora: How would Devin Haney-Gary Russell fight play out?

An intriguing matchup is in the works. Devin Haney, a lightweight titleholder, reportedly is moving toward a deal to face long-reigning featherweight champ Gary Russell Jr. No date or site has been revealed. Russell would have to move up two weight …

An intriguing matchup is in the works.

Devin Haney, a lightweight titleholder, reportedly is moving toward a deal to face long-reigning featherweight champ Gary Russell Jr. No date or site has been revealed.

Russell would have to move up two weight classes for the fight but he seems intent on doing it.

What would happen if they were to meet? Haney, 21, would have youth and natural size working in his favor. Russell, 32, would have the edge in experience.

In this episode of Jabs with Mannix and Mora, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Todd Grisham and Sergio Mora give their takes on the prospective showdown 135-pound showdown.

Here’s what they had to say.

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Video: Mannix, Mora: How would Devin Haney-Gary Russell fight play out?

An intriguing matchup is in the works. Devin Haney, a lightweight titleholder, reportedly is moving toward a deal to face long-reigning featherweight champ Gary Russell Jr. No date or site has been revealed. Russell would have to move up two weight …

An intriguing matchup is in the works.

Devin Haney, a lightweight titleholder, reportedly is moving toward a deal to face long-reigning featherweight champ Gary Russell Jr. No date or site has been revealed.

Russell would have to move up two weight classes for the fight but he seems intent on doing it.

What would happen if they were to meet? Haney, 21, would have youth and natural size working in his favor. Russell, 32, would have the edge in experience.

In this episode of Jabs with Mannix and Mora, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Todd Grisham and Sergio Mora give their takes on the prospective showdown 135-pound showdown.

Here’s what they had to say.

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Video: Mannix, Mora: Who wins Lomachenko-Lopez fight?

The long-awaited lightweight title-unification fight between Vasiliy Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez will take place on Oct. 17 in Las Vegas. Lomachenko is arguably the No. 1 fighter in the world and Lopez is a gifted, physically imposing rising star, …

The long-awaited lightweight title-unification fight between Vasiliy Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez will take place on Oct. 17 in Las Vegas.

Lomachenko is arguably the No. 1 fighter in the world and Lopez is a gifted, physically imposing rising star, which is why this matchup is so compelling.

Will the Ukrainian’s once-in-a-generation skill set and experience be too much for the Honduran-American? Or does Lopez have the combination of ability and punching power to rise to the occasion?

In this episide of Jabs with Mannix and Mora, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Todd Grisham and Sergio Mora give their takes on the Lomachenko-Lopez matchup and discuss other topics.

Here’s what they had to say.

Video: Mannix, Mora: Who wins Lomachenko-Lopez fight?

The long-awaited lightweight title-unification fight between Vasiliy Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez will take place on Oct. 17 in Las Vegas. Lomachenko is arguably the No. 1 fighter in the world and Lopez is a gifted, physically imposing rising star, …

The long-awaited lightweight title-unification fight between Vasiliy Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez will take place on Oct. 17 in Las Vegas.

Lomachenko is arguably the No. 1 fighter in the world and Lopez is a gifted, physically imposing rising star, which is why this matchup is so compelling.

Will the Ukrainian’s once-in-a-generation skill set and experience be too much for the Honduran-American? Or does Lopez have the combination of ability and punching power to rise to the occasion?

In this episide of Jabs with Mannix and Mora, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Todd Grisham and Sergio Mora give their takes on the Lomachenko-Lopez matchup and discuss other topics.

Here’s what they had to say.

Video: Mannix, Mora: Is Dillian Whyte making a mistake?

Alexander Povetkin put Dillian Whyte’s title plans on hold in dramatic fashion on Aug. 22 in Brentwood, England. A left uppercut from the Russian ended the fight in an instant 30 seconds into Round 5, which breathed life into the career of Povetkin …

Alexander Povetkin put Dillian Whyte’s title plans on hold in dramatic fashion on Aug. 22 in Brentwood, England.

A left uppercut from the Russian ended the fight in an instant 30 seconds into Round 5, which breathed life into the career of Povetkin and turned the career of the WBC’s No. 1 contender upside down.

Whyte was in position to receive a shot at the winner of the third Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder fight for a world title.

Fortunately for Whyte, he had a rematch clause in the contract with Povetkin. And he has exercised it, meaning they could fight again before the end of the year.

Is that a good idea for Whyte? Or would it better for him to take an interim fight and then get back into the ring with the man who relieved him of his senses?

In this episide of Jabs with Mannix and Mora, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Todd Grisham and Sergio Mora discuss whether they believe Whyte is making a mistake by taking an immediate rematch with Povetkin.

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Video: Mannix, Mora: Is Dillian Whyte making a mistake?

Alexander Povetkin put Dillian Whyte’s title plans on hold in dramatic fashion on Aug. 22 in Brentwood, England. A left uppercut from the Russian ended the fight in an instant 30 seconds into Round 5, which breathed life into the career of Povetkin …

Alexander Povetkin put Dillian Whyte’s title plans on hold in dramatic fashion on Aug. 22 in Brentwood, England.

A left uppercut from the Russian ended the fight in an instant 30 seconds into Round 5, which breathed life into the career of Povetkin and turned the career of the WBC’s No. 1 contender upside down.

Whyte was in position to receive a shot at the winner of the third Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder fight for a world title.

Fortunately for Whyte, he had a rematch clause in the contract with Povetkin. And he has exercised it, meaning they could fight again before the end of the year.

Is that a good idea for Whyte? Or would it better for him to take an interim fight and then get back into the ring with the man who relieved him of his senses?

In this episide of Jabs with Mannix and Mora, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Todd Grisham and Sergio Mora discuss whether they believe Whyte is making a mistake by taking an immediate rematch with Povetkin.

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Video: Ak and Barak: Interview with Jessica McCaskill

Jessica McCaskill made history by becoming the first to beat Cecilia Braekhus on Aug. 15 in Tulsa, Okla. An inspired McCaskill (9-2, 3 KOs) got off to a quick start and held off Braekhus (36-1, 9 KOs) to win a majority decision, after which many …

Jessica McCaskill made history by becoming the first to beat Cecilia Braekhus on Aug. 15 in Tulsa, Okla.

An inspired McCaskill (9-2, 3 KOs) got off to a quick start and held off Braekhus (36-1, 9 KOs) to win a majority decision, after which many called for a rematch.

McCaskill has other options, though. Some are calling for a showdown between her and Irish star Katie Taylor.

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess interview McCaskill about her sensational victory and immediate future.

The Ak & Barak Show is available on DAZN and Sirius XM Fight Nation, Channel 156.

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