Gamboa, stop being a dumbass

[Taeth]

This guy is really annoying me now, He has pockets of brilliance that are so impressive I can't see how he could lose, then he makes amateur mistakes that most club fighters don't make. I am getting so frustrated with him not adjusting. Its not directly because he was an amateur, but becuase of the arrogant persona he got from being a successful amateur, and that sucks because he seems like a nice guy, but he has way more to offer then what he is offering, I personally think he should get a guy like Floyd Mayweather Snr in his corner, a guy who would not be star struck by Yuriorkis, and a guy who would really shapen Gamboa's defense up.

[Taeth]

I also think he should take a look at Roy Jones as an amateur. Roy was a balls to the wall warrior when he was an amateur, but when he went pro he realized he needed to fight more elusively. That aggressiveness as an amateur really heightened Roy and Gamboa's reflexes, offensive arsenal, but once again there is a way to fight with your hands down, and there is a way not to fight with your hands down, Roy did it correctly, Gamboa doesn't.

[Spicoli]

He almost comes off like a pampered brat.He has a huge chip on his shoulder and is surrounded by so many yes men and huge entourage.He is getting away with so many mistakes in a crucial development phase right now and is falling back on legit power.Need to see signs of adjustments with natural speed and power before these bad habits become the norm and get him wrecked as the level of competition increases.Starts with his mentality Imo.

[killersheep]

He almost comes off like a pampered brat.He has a huge chip on his shoulder and is surrounded by so many yes men and huge entourage.He is getting away with so many mistakes in a crucial development phase right now and is falling back on legit power.Need to see signs of adjustments with natural speed and power before these bad habits become the norm and get him wrecked as the level of competition increases.Starts with his mentality Imo.

Agree big time here, while he has some amazing skill, these are his formative fights, his last fight really showed he has an extra room for the hook on his chin. Next guy he fights that is even moderately talented and has a decent chin, is gonna be heaps of trouble for Gamboa.

"The candle that burns twice as bright, burns half as long". I think that's how history will look back on Gamboa's career at the rate he's going.

[Spicoli]

He almost comes off like a pampered brat.He has a huge chip on his shoulder and is surrounded by so many yes men and huge entourage.He is getting away with so many mistakes in a crucial development phase right now and is falling back on legit power.Need to see signs of adjustments with natural speed and power before these bad habits become the norm and get him wrecked as the level of competition increases.Starts with his mentality Imo.

Agree big time here, while he has some amazing skill, these are his formative fights, his last fight really showed he has an extra room for the hook on his chin. Next guy he fights that is even moderately talented and has a decent chin, is gonna be heaps of trouble for Gamboa.

"The candle that burns twice as bright, burns half as long". I think that's how history will look back on Gamboa's career at the rate he's going.

Good saying,rings true.I think he is explosive and makes for great exciting fights but honestly Imo,I think he's a train wreck waiting to happen.Also his size/weight....looks so bulked up and should not go running through weight classes as some do too early on.

[Taeth]

He was fighting 126 in amateurs, I just think he is ripped ,and relatively short at 5'5. That being said I still think he needs a Floyd Mayweather Snr. type guy who will say fuck your credentials, you are going to do things my way.

[amat]

Was fairly shocked to see him leaving his chin out in his last bout in the middle of his combos especially the ending one. I guess you just don't pick up on that stuff in the amateurs because of the headgear but damn, fundamentals. That is fundamental, you can't do that. I used to get on Zab a lot for his fundamental mistakes (more like un-focused mistakes) because he has sooo much talent but gets beat by guys like Carlos Baldomir because he is fundamentally flawed at times. Gamboa is much the same except much worse imo then Zab ever was at any stage of his pro career.

[amat]

I also think Mayweather is a good fit because he makes the most of guys who are so fast, but the language barrier could prove to be a problem.

[the_PRODIGY]

real talented young prospect and has a big room for improvement.but he has to keep his feet on the ground coz he aint ready to take off.yet.

[kingfrnk]

the thread is called Gamboa, stop being a dumbass. it should called "taeth stop hatin"

[Taeth]

I hate on guys who either waste talent or don't have it.

[kingfrnk]

I hate on guys who either waste talent or don't have it.

so gamboa has no talent.

[Taeth]

Sigh, no, read the whole sentence. I hate fighters who WASTE their talent or don't have it. If this was a multiple choice which category do you think a olympic champion with top of the line athletic abilities and amazing combinations, and slick defensive moves would fall under?

[hfahrenheit]

the first time Gamboa faces someone with a Margarito-esque chin, he's getting his ass busted. could be though, that he doesn't meet that guy until he's on top.