Now that's a wild fight. Can Gamboa handle the size?
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Now that's a wild fight. Can Gamboa handle the size?
Yeah i'd love to see the fight, but I think 2012 might be rushing Gamboa up in weight a little soon & a little fast
Gamboa fought at 130 pounds before and looked ultramegasuper ripped, his frame/fast twitch muscle fiber will handle the extra mass IMO. I say make the fight at 140 lbs.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying Gamboa can't carry the weight. He has fought around Jr. Light frequently. I'm just saying at 130 there are some good match-ups... Broner, Perez, Uchiyama, maybe Mendez or SalgadoQuote:
Originally Posted by Pavlik
I can see the fight coming together near the end of 2012 but I think early 2013 would be better
I know Arum always wants his stars to align but Rios is a huge lightweight and I'm not sure how long he can keep getting down. Gamboa would be rushing the weight jump and then be taking on possibly the biggest and best lightweight. He'd have to box a little more than what he has been otherwise Rios sheer size and aggression will be a huge problem down the stretch.
Yeah & Rios has already been talking about 140 & fights with the likes of Maidana, not sure if Rios goes to 140 that he'll come back down & imo 2012 would be too soon for Gamboa to go to 140Quote:
Originally Posted by blegit
Rios stated in an interview that he would hold off moving up in weight to face Gamboa at 135. I agree that there are some good fights for Gamboa to make at 130, like Broner, so there is no reason for Gamboa to move up to lightweight without having a few fights at junior lightweight first. Same kind of thinking for Donaire at 122 with Rigondeaux before moving up to 126 for Gamboa or Lopez.
Well I for one would love to see this fight! There are a heap of potential match-ups down the line that I hope we get get see some of them madeQuote:
Originally Posted by Rantcatrat