No Rios vs Gamboa

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Broken record here but I'm not all busted up if this doesn't happen. Gamboa is not a lightweight, neither is Rios for that matter.

Very true! The more I thought about it talent or no, Gamboa would be in serious danger vs Rios. Imagine the type of power Gamboa would have to use to hold Rios back much less stop him.

I think Gamboa takes a smaller fight then fights the winner of Salido-JuanMa II

Rios on the other hand will be hard pressed to find anyone for a big fight without moving up. I would love to see him fight Robert Guerrero, I think that's a good style matchup. I think JMM would be a solid fight for Rios, but JMM may want something bigger.

I think your right on Gamboa. To me he's the one with options here. Even if he struggles with weight he can go up one first. I think this has been Rios clamoring for a 'name' grab all along. Guerrero is moving up vs a dangerous undefeated Aybin for a 140 trinket next out. I don't get why Rios and camp are hesitating to do the obvious. His body isn't waiting around and with the way he gives his face up and sponges shots he's playing with fire by coming in drained and half steam at 135.

I've said all along that this fight at 135 made no sense to me (as much as I would have loved to watch Gamboa punch Rios in the face).

Agreed that if 126 is starting to be a problem for Gamboa (though clearly it's not as big a problem as 135 is for Rios), he can go to 130. Though honestly, the only fight I'd really like to see him in there is against Broner, who isn't actually ready.

The big fight I had previously been hoping for for Gamboa at 126 was Donaire but after Donaire's debut at 122 I think it's safe to assume that'll never happen.

I actually think Rios has more and better options (at 140). Guerrero, JMM or Maidana at 140 are all good and pretty big fights (though the latter is slightly less exciting after his stinker against Alexander).

Guerrero would be a nice go and theres no reason Rios could not follow him up. He just needs to piss or get off the pot. I think Rios needs to stake his claim before imo he merits a JMM go, but thats just me. Marquez might have a couple of big bouts left in him. Gamboa just needs to be smart about it, its clear both are rising at same time so they'll stay a division or two apart. "If" Gamboas off I think Rios will meltdown and meet the dude (??) who interupted his presser for 'vacant' WBA belt. Who knows now.