Yuriorkis Gamboa?

[lenin]

future top p4p fighter? a friend told me this guy is the next mayweather jr
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[Cobbler]

future top p4p fighter? a friend told me this guy is the mext mayweather jr
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How long do I have to wait until I can accuse him of ducking Cotto?

[Rui]

Future top pound-for-pound fighter, perhaps.

He better tighten up his defense against future elite opponents, though. Even Floyd knew when to keep his hands up against good opposition.

[BigBone]

future top p4p fighter? a friend told me this guy is the next mayweather jr
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[brooklyn1550]

I think he's going to be a future P4P star.

Gamboa has the tools to become a great fighter; speed, reflexes, upperbody movement, power, timing, accuracy, and punch variety. The only unknowns with him are his chin and heart, both of which I don't expect to become an issue.

The thing to keep in mind is the level of opposition he's facing so far. His management hasn't been feeding him bums, so the way he's blowing out these quality C level opponents is quite impressive. Doing it the way an experienced/high quality champion would.

Even at this point, I'd pick him over all of the 126 pound title holders (Linares, Guerrero, Luevano, John) as well as Edwin Valero and Cassius Baloyi at 130. Could end up holding titles at 126, 130, and 135. Possibly 140, but I won't go too far just yet.

As far as his style, he reminds me of a less mobile version of Joan Guzman at 130, but with more power and better hand speed. Perhaps an ultra-fast, less-technical James Toney.

[BigBone]

Could end up holding titles at 126, 130, and 135. Possibly 140, but I won't go too far just yet. Well... being a flyweight at the Olimpics, fighting at SFW is a pretty damn big jump up in weight already. Given his size, SBW would be his ideal category, but his body just looks fine at 126/130 and I think he might have trouble making 122. So he should definitely fight at 126 for the first bunch of big fights. The guys are bigger and physical stronger than him at 130, and any fight North of that would be a big disadvatage in size and physical strength.

There's plenty of talent between SBW and SFW...

[brooklyn1550]

Well... being a flyweight at the Olimpics, fighting at SFW is a pretty damn big jump up in weight already. Given his size, SBW would be his ideal category, but his body just looks fine at 126/130 and I think he might have trouble making 122. So he should definitely fight at 126 for the first bunch of big fights. The guys are bigger and physical stronger than him at 130, and any fight North of that would be a big disadvatage in size and physical strength.

There's plenty of talent between SBW and SFW...

Yeah, no need to rush. Plenty of good guys at 126 and 130:good

[Lampley]

I want to see him get cracked a couple times to see how he withstands adversity, but he's clearly an elite talent.

In the worst case, he'll end up as a better version of Zab Judah. Best case, who knows. ....

[BigBone]

p4p number 1 for sure but i could also see him in the top 20 of all time once his career is over.
Naah, I don't think he can surpass Floyd Mayweather's achievements... he's already 26...

[CJLightweight]

i'm on the express already:D and believe me this guy would be great, doesn't matter if he's 26...experience wise he has the advantage because of a long amateur career.


The only thing that bothers me is his height and current weight. He's 5'5 and already campaigning at 130. I'd want him to become a multi division champion like the other stars:yep

[Tom_Tocca]

Moments ago, Gamboa said in a radio interview (talkinboxing.com) that he would have no problem to go out and beat Manny Pacquiao RIGHT NOW.

He said then, that with just a few pro bouts under his ledger no sanction body would give him the chance to fight someone like Pacquiao's...

[boxeo#1]

Just like I said in many other posts, I still wonder how Gamboa will fair over 10/12 rounds. So far he's been crushing guys and doesn't bother getting in a few more rounds.

I would like to see him fight another tough Olympian SFW named Vitali Tajbert. He's the European SFW champ. Haven't heard Öner mentioning his name yet..:huh :hey

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This would be such a great test for gamboa in which he'll likely (has to) go 10 rounds.

Peace

[boxeo#1]

Moments ago, Gamboa said in a radio interview (talkinboxing.com) that he would have no problem to go out and beat Manny Pacquiao RIGHT NOW.

He said then, that with just a few pro bouts under his ledger no sanction body would give him the chance to fight someone like Pacquiao's...

Tom I just noticed that your avater is a poster from a movie/documentary(?). Is it already on dvd there or yet to be released? Danke

[Tom_Tocca]

Tom I just noticed that your avater is a poster from a movie/documentary(?). Is it already on dvd there or yet to be released? Danke

No, the movie will just premiere at april 30 at a festival and to be seen in cinema from may 15. The DVD will be available in november, will cost about €15.

[boxeo#1]

No, the movie will just premiere at april 30 at a festival and to be seen in cinema from may 15. The DVD will be available in november, will cost about €15.

:good

[Darien]

Stylistically he's more like the next RJJ. He's agressive, a real showboxer, very unorthodox, amazing speed and reflexes and throws much more punches than Pretty Boy. He certainly has the makings to become the next p4p star. We'll see if he lives up to the expectations.

[CJLightweight]

Stylistically he's more like the next RJJ. He's agressive, a real showboxer, very unorthodox, amazing speed and reflexes and throws much more punches than Pretty Boy. He certainly has the makings to become the next p4p star. We'll see if he lives up to the expectations.

yes, i can still picture out how he evade those punches with his guard down and lets not forget fighters at the lower weight are more skilled and faster so its just amazing how he does that.

Since he's 5'5 i think he'll probably stay at the lower weights and dominate

[jaco]

Gamboa is absoloutely phenominal, I agree with Brooklyn in that he reminds me of a 122lb Guzman with more power but a more stationary style. He's got everything it takes to be great, blazing speed, power, defence, footwork, accuracy and great use of angles. Hes fighting good opposition for a fighter with 9 fights and is destroying them like a true A level elite. I'm not too worried about his chin either, he was never stopped in the Amateur's and hasn't shown any signs of having dodgy punch resistance.

He was on radio yesterday saying he wants to fight Pacquiao as soon as possible to prove he's the best in the world.

He sure has alot of confindence in himself.:yep

[CJLightweight]

Gamboa is absoloutely phenominal, he reminds me of a 122lb Guzman with more power but a more stationary style. He's got everything it takes to be great, blazing speed, power, defence, footwork, accuracy and great use of angles. Hes fighting good opposition for a fighter with 9 fights and is destroying them like a true A level elite. I'm not too worried about his chin either, he was never stopped in the Amateur's and hasn't shown any sings of having dodgy punch resistance.

He was on radio yesterday saying he wants to fight Pacquiao as soon as possible to prove he's the best in the world.

He sure has alot of confindence in himself.:yep

thats great i like both fighters but pac is now at 135. I wouldn't want to rush gamboa and have him fight pac at 135, i would want him to stay where he's at and dominate.