im a big fan of JML so i favour him, but i can see gamboa being a difficult opponent because of his physique and size, but i still root for Lopez KO because anything can happen nowadays in boxing
If Gamboa can keep from getting K.O.'d in the next year or so.. This fight will be huge once JuanMa moves to featherweight.
Lopez out classes and out shines Gam if this fight happens anytime soon. Technically Lopez is far superior. He actaully has a very solid pro style where Gam is struggling to make the transition. If it weren't for his ABUNDANCE of talent and careful handling Gam wouldn't be undefeated. Gam would be dangerous early on but ends up getting caught with his hands low too often which spells KO for Lopez.
The guy who says, Lopez by noc. out early. Your'e crazy, come on man, your in Est. Box. Think. Fight would last at least to The later rounds. I take Gamboa by decision, bigger stronger, faster, Very skillfull, in a year bolth would be better, but Gamboa wount take so many risks, against a fighter of Lope,s technical Experties. Close fight though.
There are a lot of great matchups from 135 and below. Valero Juan Diaz Guzman Gamboa JuanMa John Linares Soto I wonder why none of these fighters seems to be interested in fighting each other.
As long as Gamboa keeps working on his defense (which looked better in his last fight) and doesnt get cocky, I'd go with him.