Arum Slams HBO's Nelson, Claims He Blocked Lomachenko-Linares

[Kovalev's "Man Bag"]

Is this true?

If this is credible then that could be who he faces next. However, since Bob isn't willing to budge (and probably won't) I don't think he'll put Arakawa in against Beltran because it leaves Lomachenko without any other options for current LW titlists. Bob mentioned Verdejo being an option for Beltran recently, too. I also don't see that because Verdejo has been out too long and will likely be given a tune-up fight first.

Although Beltran did suffer some injuries to his face, which will need time to heal, it does seem like a bout between Arakawa and Beltran could take place later this year, with Japanese sources suggesting there is a very real chance of the contest being made as Beltran's first defense of his newly won title.

Nihito Arakawa likely to face Raymundo Beltran

 

[Behemoth23]

If this is credible then that could be who he faces next. However, since Bob isn't willing to budge (and probably won't) I don't think he'll put Arakawa in against Beltran because it leaves Lomachenko without any other options for current LW titlists. Bob mentioned Verdejo being an option for Beltran recently, too. I also don't see that because Verdejo has been out too long and will likely be given a tune-up fight first.


Nihito Arakawa likely to face Raymundo Beltran

Lomachenko vs Beltran is a joke.

 

[Kovalev's "Man Bag"]

Lomachenko vs Beltran is a joke.

Yeah, but that isn't what you asked.

 

[Behemoth23]

Yeah, but that isn't what you asked.

True. Thanks for the information.

 

[AronaBeatsJones]

I really think they should try for Salido again at 130. That's a noticeable blemish on Lomachenko's record.