Strengths for Each Man
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There is no denying that Vasyl Lomachenko is sublimely talented.
His great footwork, hand speed and punching power he used throughout his illustrious amateur days shows he is capable of giving anyone in the featherweight division a real test.
Even in defeat, Lomachenko proved he could dig deep against a seasoned veteran in Orlando Salido, which will undoubtedly serve him well in the future.
What he must do though, is get off first with his jab and throw punches-in-bunches to upset the rhythm of the untested Gary Russell Jr, who as of yet has had it all his own way.
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Gary Russell Jr.
The fact that Gary Russell Jr. is more seasoned as a pro, going 10 rounds twice in his last three bouts, cannot be ignored, and may prove advantageous on the night.
Another string to the American’s bow is his power punching, which when combined with his superior hand speed and natural talent could be disastrous for Vasyl Lomachenko.
