Yuriorkis Gamboa vs. Rafael Marquez in works for June 4 - PLEASE NO!

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  1. SouthpawSlayer

    SouthpawSlayer Im coming for you Full Member

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    good match up
     
    SouthpawSlayer, Apr 25, 2011
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  2. Atritionist

    Atritionist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Rafa is past it and dosn't have that pop in his punches like he did at 118. I don't think he could beat the younger, stronger, and faster Gamboa. But Rafa does have some very technical skills that might make the fight interesting and competitive for a bit. Shot I think he could give Gamboa some problems and might even drop him, but down the stretch I see Rafa coming up short.
     
    Atritionist, Apr 25, 2011
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  3. Juiceboxbiotch

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    Make the fight. War RAFA MARQUEZ

    This is one of those special upsets waiting to be written into boxing history books. Rafa's left hook all day in this fight.
     
    Juiceboxbiotch, Apr 25, 2011
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  4. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    **** Arum I'm tired of the recycled opponents

    Mtagwa, Salido, Marquez, their resumes are becoming identical

    I hope Marquez pulls a Salido im tired of Gamboa and Juanma being given uninteresting opponents, at least on paper because Salido fought a great fight
     
    KO KIDD, Apr 25, 2011
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  5. Undisputed

    Undisputed Cant G no other way Full Member

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    Gamboa vs salido 2
     
    Undisputed, Apr 25, 2011
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  6. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    Wouldnt be shocked Arum has been doing the opponent circle jerk
     
    KO KIDD, Apr 25, 2011
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  7. Henke67

    Henke67 One of the 45% Full Member

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    I've always thought that Rafa's jab, straight right and uppercut were superior punches to his left-hook but I suppose it could still be the key punch against Gamboa.
     
    Henke67, Apr 25, 2011
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  8. saul_ir34

    saul_ir34 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Boxrec has him listed at 5'5" but i have seen him listed before at 5'7" too so its hard to know for sure. He looks pretty tall for a BMW so i think 5'7" is about right. No way in hell he is 5'5".
    Boxrec also shows him to have a 3.5" reach advantage which he of course would not use since he likes to fight on the inside.

    You know what Rafa has power and experience on his side. I guess him winning wouldnt that far out of the question. Rubio Morales and the guy that beat Kirkland were supposed to have no shot and look at what they did.
     
    saul_ir34, Apr 25, 2011
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  9. saul_ir34

    saul_ir34 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Thats right. Rafa has one of the best jabs in boxing. How the hell did i forget that. I used to model mine after his. Its like a piston. So quick with so much force behind it.
     
    saul_ir34, Apr 25, 2011
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  10. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    Agreed.

    But most likely it will be Gamboa by a brutal beatdown. But Marquez wont go down without landing some good shots of his own, thats for sure.
     
    J Griz 757, Apr 25, 2011
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  11. Doc

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    Oh noes....



    WARRRRRR RAFA!
     
    Doc, Apr 25, 2011
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  12. HamburgBuam

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    Great! Bye, Gamboa! Marquez will break your glass jaw!
     
    HamburgBuam, Apr 25, 2011
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  13. SportsLeader

    SportsLeader Chilling Full Member

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    I've got his fight with Juanma on my PC, and before the fight Showtime lists both as being 5'5½", with identical reaches of 68". I don't know how accurate that is, but I would certainly take it over whatever boxrec is listing him as. Although to me, he seems a tad taller than 5'5½", but I can't be sure.
     
    SportsLeader, Apr 25, 2011
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  14. elchivito

    elchivito master betty Full Member

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    This is wrong. I applaud Rafas bravery and he had his moment when he hurt Juanma midfight, but he was getting outgunned. I give him less of a chance with Gamboa, but at least Gamboa wont be in with a fighter that cant win because even a faded Rafa is very dangerous. I think it might be better than most people think. Mexico has been on a warpath as of late I wouldnt count Rafa out.
     
    elchivito, Apr 25, 2011
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  15. Kush

    Kush Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    rafa by ko
     
    Kush, Apr 25, 2011
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