Joan Guzman - Yuriorkis Gamboa

[Mar]

I know this opinion won't be popular but i think people are making way way to much out of this kid. Now i agree in the fights this guy has been in he's looked awesome, maybe even a little better than that, but he's only 9-0 and hasn't really fought anyone who can even get past the hype of gamboa let alone actually giving him a good fight. There are so many things we don't know about this kid for him to be mentioned in the group of company he has so early. (Not talk on this forumn just talk in general) To me he's like lebron james was in high school, he's almost seems like a sure bet to be a star one day, but i'd really like to see him in a real fight before he's handed a title shot just on potential.

[Violent Demise]

I know this opinion won't be popular but i think people are making way way to much out of this kid. Now i agree in the fights this guy has been in he's looked awesome, maybe even a little better than that, but he's only 9-0 and hasn't really fought anyone who can even get past the hype of gamboa let alone actually giving him a good fight. There are so many things we don't know about this kid for him to be mentioned in the group of company he has so early. (Not talk on this forumn just talk in general) To me he's like lebron james was in high school, he's almost seems like a sure bet to be a star one day, but i'd really like to see him in a real fight before he's handed a title shot just on potential.

I kind of agree. I think his next fight against Darling Jiminez (who's a good fighter) should be a good indicator on how good a fighter he really is

[amat]

I know this opinion won't be popular but i think people are making way way to much out of this kid. Now i agree in the fights this guy has been in he's looked awesome, maybe even a little better than that, but he's only 9-0 and hasn't really fought anyone who can even get past the hype of gamboa let alone actually giving him a good fight. There are so many things we don't know about this kid for him to be mentioned in the group of company he has so early. (Not talk on this forumn just talk in general) To me he's like lebron james was in high school, he's almost seems like a sure bet to be a star one day, but i'd really like to see him in a real fight before he's handed a title shot just on potential.

I kind of agree. I think his next fight against Darling Jiminez (who's a good fighter) should be a good indicator on how good a fighter he really is

I agree with this two and just for clarification, I'm talking about down the line with this matchup. Who knows how far though, maybe after Jiminez if he looks good enough.

[Galaxy]

Its funny that you mention these two together amat because Gamboa's attitude reminds me a lot of Guzman at the same stage of his career. For a guy with less than 10 fights he's got that 'how are you think you could challenge me' sort of attitude & thats how I remember Guzman being. You could see the potential in Guzman as you can see it in Gamboa now!

As for the two fighting I would have to favor Guzman at this stage as he'd be more seasoned in the pro game & his defense is on par with Mayweathers IMO.

I would really prefer to see Guzman face Marquez. I mean Marquez ain't getting a Pacquiao rubber match straight away so why not fight the best competition out there like Guzman to try & strengthen his own legacy.

I'm really amazed more people aren't calling for a Marquez/ Guzman fight!

[Rotten Apple]

I think Gamboa is a great talent. I can't wait to see his up coming HBO fight

[BoomBoom]

Guzmans an incredibly talented fighter but he can be beat as shown by Barrios (I had Barrios winning) but a conventional fighter wont beat him. I picked Soto to beat him cause hes also a talented fighter but Guzman was more effective and elusive. Mostly because Soto couldnt adapt. Pac imo would probably be the toughest fight out there for Guzman. I think Guzman is a bit too experienced now for Gamboa though Gamboa will go on to have a more sucessful career down the line.

As for Marquez-Guzman, I dont know why but that fight doesnt really interest me. not sure why cause it does make sence and I like both fighters.

[amat]

Guzmans an incredibly talented fighter but he can be beat as shown by Barrios (I had Barrios winning) but a conventional fighter wont beat him. I picked Soto to beat him cause hes also a talented fighter but Guzman was more effective and elusive. Mostly because Soto couldnt adapt. Pac imo would probably be the toughest fight out there for Guzman. I think Guzman is a bit too experienced now for Gamboa though Gamboa will go on to have a more sucessful career down the line.

As for Marquez-Guzman, I dont know why but that fight doesnt really interest me. not sure why cause it does make sence and I like both fighters.

You had Barrios winning? I'm sorry but I disagree completely and Barrios is one of my favorite fighters. I ordered that PPV with Barrera-Juarez, that was a great fight but I had Guzman winning 9 rounds to 3 and thought the judging was awful. Barrios recieved a masterclass and aside from the last round and a couple rounds in the middle that Guzman took off I didn't think it was close.

[BoomBoom]

Guzmans an incredibly talented fighter but he can be beat as shown by Barrios (I had Barrios winning) but a conventional fighter wont beat him. I picked Soto to beat him cause hes also a talented fighter but Guzman was more effective and elusive. Mostly because Soto couldnt adapt. Pac imo would probably be the toughest fight out there for Guzman. I think Guzman is a bit too experienced now for Gamboa though Gamboa will go on to have a more sucessful career down the line.

As for Marquez-Guzman, I dont know why but that fight doesnt really interest me. not sure why cause it does make sence and I like both fighters.

You had Barrios winning? I'm sorry but I disagree completely and Barrios is one of my favorite fighters. I ordered that PPV with Barrera-Juarez, that was a great fight but I had Guzman winning 9 rounds to 3 and thought the judging was awful. Barrios recieved a masterclass and aside from the last round and a couple rounds in the middle that Guzman took off I didn't think it was close.

I thought it was a very close fight and i think I had Barrios by a point. No doubt Guzman looked sharper and is flashier but that didnt win rounds. Barrios pressed many of the rounds and Guz didnt do enough to win some of the close rounds. Ill have to go back and watch the fight though. I also thought Soto won more rounds than many people thought, though Guzman clearly won the fight impressively.

[Galaxy]

I thought the Barrios fight was closely contested but had Guzman winning by 2 or 3 rounds at least.

As for Guzman/ Marquez there is huge potential for this fight IMO. If Pacquiao decides to compete solely at 135 & relinquishes the Ring championship which is more than likely since he was starting to have trouble making the 130 pound limit; then a Guzman/ Marquez clash would be for the vacant championship. Pitting the #1 & #2 guys in the division against each other. It doesn't get much better than that

[:::PSL:::]

I thought the Barrios fight was closely contested but had Guzman winning by 2 or 3 rounds at least.

As for Guzman/ Marquez there is huge potential for this fight IMO. If Pacquiao decides to compete solely at 135 & relinquishes the Ring championship which is more than likely since he was starting to have trouble making the 130 pound limit; then a Guzman/ Marquez clash would be for the vacant championship. Pitting the #1 & #2 guys in the division against each other. It doesn't get much better than that

That'd be awesome.

[CutMeMick]

This to me is as mythical as a fight can be.
We can't even think down the road cause we still don't know how good Gamboa is I mean we've seen him fight but we gotta acknowledge the opposition.

I mean we just saw what Wayne did to Yoan.
Let's not forget the Bojados, Grants, Bobicks, Hoyes.

The Jimenez bout should really show where he's at. Jimenez has seen world class so he will def. be a test for Gamboa.

[:::PSL:::]

I've never really seen Pac fight someone who uses the ring as an advantage before. Guzman has an awesome defense and excellent footwork. I remember he calls himself the "lil' Mike Tyson",.. but actually he's more like the "lil' PBF" imo. He traded punches with Soto in round 3, but evidently he didn't get tag with Soto's best shot. He made Soto fought his kind of fight and got him frustrated in late rounds with the pop-n-run strategy.

[amat]

I've never really seen Pac fight someone who uses the ring as an advantage before. Guzman has an awesome defense and excellent footwork. I remember he calls himself the "lil' Mike Tyson",.. but actually he's more like the "lil' PBF" imo. He traded punches with Soto in round 3, but evidently he didn't get tag with Soto's best shot. He made Soto fought his kind of fight and got him frustrated in late rounds with the pop-n-run strategy.

Guzman spent a good part of the Soto fight standing toe to toe on the inside with Soto, he had the faster hands and got the best of nearly every exchange. He didn't move half as much that fight as he did the Barrios fight because he had two healthy hands to work with.

[:::PSL:::]

I've never really seen Pac fight someone who uses the ring as an advantage before. Guzman has an awesome defense and excellent footwork. I remember he calls himself the "lil' Mike Tyson",.. but actually he's more like the "lil' PBF" imo. He traded punches with Soto in round 3, but evidently he didn't get tag with Soto's best shot. He made Soto fought his kind of fight and got him frustrated in late rounds with the pop-n-run strategy.

Guzman spent a good part of the Soto fight standing toe to toe on the inside with Soto, he had the faster hands and got the best of nearly every exchange. He didn't move half as much that fight as he did the Barrios fight because he had two healthy hands to work with.

Hmmm.. in that case..

I wish he would also go toe to toe with Pac and see who goes down.