2 Future ATG's= Solis - Colliander and the AMAZING! Yuriorkis Gamboa - Mayo (VID

[WestSideBoxer]

2007.07.06


Yuriorkis Gamboa vs. Joel Mayo



There were also several non-heavyweight notables on the card. Olympian gold medalist Yuriorkis Gamboa (3-0, 2 KOs) stopped veteran Joel Mayo (40-12) :35 into round two of a lightweight bout.

Right after his fight Gamboa went to the airport to fly to Miami where he will be reunited with his wife and daughter who have just defected from Cuba to join him.


Odlanier Solis vs Aldo Colliander 1,2R




Odlanier Solis vs Aldo Colliander 3,4R



2004 Olympic gold medalist Odlanier Solis (3-0, 2 KOs) won a clear four-round decision over Aldo Colliander (12-2) on Friday night in front of a good crowd at the Arena Gym in Hamburg, Germany. Solis who had blown out his two previous opponents in :47 and :43 second was almost apologetic after the fight vowing to return to the "other Solis" next time. It was revealed afterward that because of an injured ankle, Solis had done no sparring in preparation for the fight. Manager and promoter Ahmet Öner stated, "No other promoter in the world would have let Solis fight under these circumstances. But he wanted the fight and I knew that he would win anyways. Nobody can stop this man!"

[Asterion]

Wow, Gamboa is one of the quickest fighters I've watched.

[Alcaldemb]

Westsideboxer, es Cubano?

[Brickhaus]

Originally Posted by Asterion

Wow, Gamboa is one of the quickest fighters I've watched.

He just looked quick compared to that guy. He didn't look particularly quick for a lightweight to me. It's impressive that he could score a KO against a natural welterweight though.

[avk47]

Gamboa is bloody good. Really impressive.

[Toney]

Originally Posted by avk47

Gamboa is bloody good. Really impressive.

Yeah! WoW!

[Alcaldemb]

Gamboa probably stole the show with that one. He does look quite fast and his ability to slip punches and make his opponent miss looked great.

[Alcaldemb]

Solis looked better than some said, but he still clearly needs to shed pounds and he needs to tighten up his offense a bit. That said it is a good win against a decent opponent/clown and hopefully he rids us of Colliander.

[WestSideBoxer]

Originally Posted by Alcaldemb

Westsideboxer, es Cubano?

No, i just like Talent, and i like a lot the cuban school of Boxing.

[jaycuban]

My Cuban fighters are making a mark in the boxing scene already, I said from time he was in cuba that if Solis or rigondeoux ever turn pro they would rule their division, clearly Solis is doing that so far, to bad rigondeaux didn't turn pro, cause I would put him ahead of Solis in skill level, but for now I'll hang on to gamboa for the small fighters

[Alcaldemb]

Originally Posted by WestSideBoxer

No, i just like Talent, and i like a lot the cuban school of Boxing.

Well Gamboa sure hs showing some serious talent there. It was a little Mayweatheresque actually. As far as Solis I know he is talented I just want him to train seriously and come down in weight.

[WestSideBoxer]

Originally Posted by Alcaldemb

Well Gamboa sure hs showing some serious talent there. It was a little Mayweatheresque actually. As far as Solis I know he is talented I just want him to train seriously and come down in weight.

Man, sorry for calling you a hater, it's seems you are really worried about Solis weight.

I will like him to come at 240 lbs.

[Alcaldemb]

Originally Posted by WestSideBoxer

Man, sorry for calling you a hater, it's seems you are really worried about Solis weight.

I will like him to come at 240 lbs.

I am because he really isn't the huge comeforward power puncher that Stevenson or Savon were. He can attack, in fact the way he attacks now is how he used to in the amateurs. The thing is he had great footwork when he was around 215-220, and at 255+ he just will lose that and shorten his career. I also have no doubt his injury is a product of excess weight. If he can get down to 230 he will be much better and can more fully realize his potential.