By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
Former world lightweight challenger Lenny Zappavigna, who works as chief sparring partner to IBF #1 lightweight George Kambosos, predicts Teofimo Lopez will be in trouble if he hasn’t prepared himself for the tough challenger from Australia.
“I have done a lot of rounds with George in his preparation for this fight and I am a lot bigger and stronger and he can hold me off,” Zappavigna told Sporting News Australia. “George is very quick, sharp, and fast and I am backing him because I believe in him. He is confident and has the ability and skills to pull this off.
“Lopez does look big and if you believe all the rumors, he is struggling to make weight. That is a great advantage to George.
“George is comfortable and coming in at a healthy weight. He is rehydrating well. Lopez might be drained and dangerous for four to six rounds and if George stays smart for those six rounds and comes on top for the next half of the fight. He has a real strong chance of winning.”
Go George! Fighter’s chance. It would be one of the biggest upsets in recent times.
Lopez is an excellent boxer. Deserves to be the hottest of favorites.
If you think George has a chance of winning, watch Kambosos vs Selby. Kambosos has zero power Lopez will KO him within a few rounds.
Power isn’t everything if he can avoid it. George is quicker and just as skilled.
Real boxing expert , I see
– After the fight Saturday night, we won’t have to hear who predicts what, or what people say about Kambosos’ chances.
– Just looking to see a good scrap here.
I believe Kambosos will win. Off the canvas split decision. Lopez will have issues making weight.
Visionary!
Lenny makes a good analogy. George might be able to make this interesting in the later rounds. Kambosos hasn’t fought on Lopez level, but he does have championship level 12 round experience.