Boxing Mailbag: Middleweight’s future, Loma’s return, Lara, more

Bad Left Hook's Scott Christ addressed reader questions in a boxing mailbag covering the middleweight division, Vasiliy Lomachenko's return, and Erislandy Lara. Christ predicts that Jaron Ennis or Xander Zayas could emerge as the top fighter at 160 pounds by late 2027, noting that regular matchups among the division's solid contenders are needed to revitalize the weight class.

Christ also defended Lomachenko's career run at lightweight following his reported re-signing with Top Rank, suggesting 130 pounds remains better suited for his comeback. Additionally, Christ praised 43-year-old middleweight titlist Erislandy Lara's longevity and matchmaking approach ahead of an upcoming bout against Tim Tszyu.