Gomez' 2nd title shot?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Kid Cuba, Mar 23, 2009.


  1. Mendoza

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    I think Gomez would defeat Valuev. Chagaev vs Gomez is a 50/50 type of fight as Gomez has the type of stuff that give Chagaev fits.
     
  2. RonnieHornschuh

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    one thing that confuses me about gomez is his technique: he is supposed to be the gifted cuban technician, yet he throws most of his punches kitten style. he CAN shoot a straight left too, but why doesn't he do it all the time? is he too sloppy, too lazy?
     
  3. Mendoza

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    Gomez can fight. He was just in there vs Vitali Klitschko and could not afford
    to take as many chances.

    Gomez whipped Virchis far easier than Chagaev did. I think Gomez might be a top 5 guy right now.
     
  4. Odo

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    Povetkin's style is totally wrong for Gomez IMO.
    Haye and Arrealo have a puncher's chance,but I for my part would favour Gomez.
    Chagaev vs Gomez could really go either way,but I tend to favour Chagaev over Gomez.
     
  5. Odo

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    Yep! Gomez did,mendoza.But lets not forget that Chagaev didnt want to fight Virchis,and vice versa.There are friends,and went on strike during their encounter. No action during 11 lame and boring rounds-only in the last and final round they gave it a try.
     
  6. Kid Cuba

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    Personally I think it was the cut that caused Gomez to lose his confidence.
    Before the cut Gomez was looking good and I actually thought he could pull off the upset, but after he got cut I notced that he chinched more and barely threw punches.
     
  7. Kid Cuba

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    Out of curosity who do you think Gomez has a better chance of beating: Chagaev, Valuev or Ruiz. I'd say Valuev, if a 70 year old Holyfield can do it, than Gomez should have no problem.