Jorge Linares VS Yuriorkis Gamboa

[Boxer-puncher]

Does Gamboa have what it takes to beat Jorge Linares?

[Amsterdam]

Absolutley, Gamboa TKO 5, easy. Linares has defensive holes and I'm almost certain he has chin liabilities, he'll also freeze up at times if he's being thrown at by a high workrate and Gamboa keeps this. Linares' timing and accuracy is also not what it's made out to be, as seen from the early going's in his last bout.

Linares is really not in Gamboa's league, it's ridiculous that Linares gets so much hype.

[peter5]

This is a matchup and a half!!!:happy All I will say is that it would be interesting, Linares, when I saw him, looked very sharp, future p4p, as for Gamboa, well, only seen a few clips so I cant comment, but most people seem to think hes also a future p4p, therefore we have a great matchup:good

[peter5]

Absolutley, Gamboa TKO 5, easy. Linares has defensive holes and I'm almost certain he has chin liabilities, he'll also freeze up at times if he's being thrown at by a high workrate and Gamboa keeps this. Linares' timing and accuracy is also not what it's made out to be, as seen from the early going's in his last bout.

Linares is really not in Gamboa's league, it's ridiculous that Linares gets so much hype.

You think it would go down that easy, I personally thought Linares has the tools to be p4p stalwart in the future. Is Gamboa THAT GOOD?????????

[Boxer-puncher]

Absolutley, Gamboa TKO 5, easy. Linares has defensive holes and I'm almost certain he has chin liabilities, he'll also freeze up at times if he's being thrown at by a high workrate and Gamboa keeps this. Linares' timing and accuracy is also not what it's made out to be, as seen from the early going's in his last bout.

Linares is really not in Gamboa's league, it's ridiculous that Linares gets so much hype.

That's a whole lot of assumption bro.

You're not giving any credit to linares.

[Tom_Tocca]

I won't call it as drastic as Amsterdam said it - to me, Lineares seems to have the footwork and ability to use his reach to offer Gamboa a very competative bout.

I see this one more of a 50/50 match up than a mismatch...

[Boxer-puncher]

I won't call it as drastic as Amsterdam said it - to me, Lineares seems to have the footwork and ability to use his reach to offer Gamboa a very competative bout.

I see this one more of a 50/50 match up than a mismatch...

Fo shizzo ma nizzo. Only the true cheerleaders would say that this fight isn't a 50/50. Who has gamboa beaten that would make him a favorite in this fight? Linares is the slight favorite IMO but Gamboa would be a very live underdog.

[Carlos Primera]

i think linares will be a force in hsi division in the future (certainly more than khan, berto etc...). but imo we really should be asking the question the otherway around. does linares have what it takes to beat gamboa? gamboa is scary good.

[Cerberus]

People seem to forget Linares looked like shit in his last fight. But since he ended the fight emphatically with a vicious KO, it's like people have selective memories.

Linares does not throw nearly enough punches.. he will be overwhelmed by Gamboa's workrate, yes even at this early stage in Gamboa's career. He's the real deal!

[Tom_Tocca]

Fo shizzo ma nizzo. Only the true cheerleaders would say that this fight isn't a 50/50. Who the has gamboa fought that would make him a favorite in this fight? Linares is the slight favorite IMO but Gamboa would be a very live underdog.

Plus Lineares is still in his developing stages - he's just 22/23 years of age...youth is on his side for years to come. Lets see how he progresses (and he's already a top fighter at 126) over his next 1-2 bouts - I love how this thing with Gamboa could become 1 of the greatest rivalies in boxing at lower weight classes..

[Still~style]

Absolutley, Gamboa TKO 5, easy. Linares has defensive holes and I'm almost certain he has chin liabilities, he'll also freeze up at times if he's being thrown at by a high workrate and Gamboa keeps this. Linares' timing and accuracy is also not what it's made out to be, as seen from the early going's in his last bout.

Linares is really not in Gamboa's league, it's ridiculous that Linares gets so much hype.


lol what makes you think that?



first of all i really like both fighters, both have different but effective styles. linares is probably quicker than gamboa, and possible even more accurate. gamboa, from what i've seen, has great defensive abilities but he throws his punches a little wide and sloppy. if they were to go 10-12 rounds i would choose linares in a heartbeat because it would be such a huge step up for yuriorkis, and linares is much more developed as a professional.

[Cerberus]

first of all i really like both fighters, both have different but effective styles. linares is probably quicker than gamboa, and possible even more accurate. gamboa, from what i've seen, has great defensive abilities but he throws his punches a little wide and sloppy. if they were to go 10-12 rounds i would choose linares in a heartbeat because it would be such a huge step up for yuriorkis, and linares is much more developed as a professional.

:yikes :patsch

[peter5]

Plus Lineares is still in his developing stages - he's just 22/23 years of age...youth is on his side for years to come. Lets see how he progresses (and he's already a top fighter at 126) over his next 1-2 bouts - I love how this thing with Gamboa could become 1 of the greatest rivalies in boxing at lower weight classes..

A trilogy in the making hopefully:good

[Boxer-puncher]

:yikes :patsch

Speed wise, Gamboa is to Judah like Linares is to Mayweather..

Gamboa might have the edge in pure handspeed, but Linares' sense of timing on his punches are top notch..

It's like Judah throws faster flurries but Floyd is more accurate and timed..

[Still~style]

Speed wise, Gamboa is to Judah like Linares is to Mayweather..

Gamboa might have the edge in pure handspeed, but Linares' sense of timing on his punches are top notch..

It's like Judah throws faster flurries but Floyd is more accurate and timed..

linares punches are much straighter aswell.

[Amsterdam]

Hey, you don't have to try to convince me to jump on the Gamboa bandwagon. I'm driving the thing! :rasta But you really think he can beat Linares RIGHT NOW?

Yes, Linares is not what he's made out to be. He's quite average.

[boxeo#1]

I won't call it as drastic as Amsterdam said it - to me, Lineares seems to have the footwork and ability to use his reach to offer Gamboa a very competative bout.

I see this one more of a 50/50 match up than a mismatch...

I have it about 60/40 in favor of Gamboa.
What people seem to forget is the mayor thing that Gamboa has never fought above 6 rounds, let alone 10 rounds; let alone 12 rounds!
Based on skills (technique, footwork, reflexes, counter-punch ability) Gamboa has a (big) edge IMO. But those 12 rounds people. It is a proces to learn how you have to use your energy over those 12 rounds. Gamboa is blasting away in the first few rounds of each fight.

Right now Gamboa can beat Linares in a 6, maybe 8 rounder imo.
Over 12 rounds gamboa will lose. However in the (near) future that can change:good

[Boxer-puncher]

Yea and let's see him use those " abilities " on a live contender.

[Big Ears]

Yes, Linares is not what he's made out to be. He's quite average.

He seems to really dislike being backed up and put under pressure , Linares has got talent but is a lucky boy Injin Chi had to retire .

Close fight this(as Gamboa is still quite inexperienced in the pro ranks and lacking rounds) but I'd favour Gamboa as I feel all round he's the better fighter . Not quite sure on Linares chin , if it's solid Gamboa decision if not Gamboa stoppage .

[Daft P]

Gamboa to Judah like Linares to Floyd?... No way. Gamboa to prime Mosley (at lightweight) is like Linares to Floyd.

Gamboa has everything he needs to be p4p no. 1. I haven't seen this kind of handspeed in featherweight previously, his workrate and KO-power is amazing... and in addition his defence is great (it would be better if he used his hands as well...), his chin seems to be OK. Simply amazing.

He reminds me the young and really unstoppable Roy Jones Jr. But... he is even harder...

I think late 2008 Gamboa beats Linares in a convincing fashion.

[tays001]

i picked linares . i haven't seen gamboa yet

[brooklyn1550]

Gamboa

[pryorgatti]

Gamboa UD