Juan Manuel López Rivera vs Sam Goodman
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Juan Manuel López Rivera
"Juanma"
44-6-2Sam Goodman
"Sammy"
23-1-0Physical Comparison
Sam Goodman has the height edge at 168cm vs 165cm for Juan Manuel López Rivera — a 3cm difference that gives Goodman the ability to fight behind range.
Juan Manuel López Rivera holds a 170cm reach advantage (175cm vs 5cm). This longer reach can be the difference-maker at distance, allowing Rivera to land clean shots while staying out of danger.
This is a southpaw vs orthodox matchup — creating interesting angles and footwork dynamics. Juan Manuel López Rivera fighting from the southpaw stance often poses problems for orthodox fighters, particularly with the straight left hand and lead-foot positioning.
Record & Experience
Juan Manuel López Rivera brings a record of 44-6-2 across 52 professional bouts (85% win rate).Sam Goodman enters with 23-1-0 from 24 fights (96% win rate).
Juan Manuel López Rivera has the experience edge with 52 bouts compared to 24 — that's 28 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
Key Factors
Rivera's Path to Victory
- • Exploit southpaw angles against orthodox stance
- • Lean on greater experience (52 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Goodman's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Higher win percentage (96% vs 85%)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Juan Manuel López Rivera vs Sam Goodman — FAQ
- What are Juan Manuel López Rivera's and Sam Goodman's records?
- Juan Manuel López Rivera is 44-6-2 (0 KOs). Sam Goodman is 23-1-0 (0 KOs).
- Who is taller — Juan Manuel López Rivera or Sam Goodman?
- Sam Goodman is taller at 168cm vs 165cm — a 3cm advantage.
- Who has the longer reach — Juan Manuel López Rivera or Sam Goodman?
- Juan Manuel López Rivera has a longer reach at 175cm vs 5cm — a 170cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Both fighters share a 0% knockout rate — comparable finishing power.