Ricky Burns vs. Jose Gonzalez - "Fighting Pride of Scotland" - Who you got?

I actually think this is a more dangerous fight than Miguel Vazquez for two reasons.

1) Chelo is a harder hitter
2) Chelo is relatively unknown (little footage)

I know the Scots will hype him up, regardless of ranking, purely to make out the fight and the challenge is bigger than it actually is. But I would not be surprised in the slightest if Gonzalez got the W here. This isn't Liam Walsh, a low ranked fighter not capable of beating Ricky Burns. This is a criminally ranked low fighter (shows the rankings up for what they are) very capable of beating Ricky Burns, as is Ricky Burns of beating him.

He can box this Chelo, he can definitely box. Question is, will he still be able to do that against Ricky Burns, when Ricky Burns is in his face, every second of every minute of every round?

I don't expect Team Burns to overlook Gonzalez, not at all, but they dont need to do that to lose this fight. As far as I'm concerned Gonzalez has got a perfect style to cause an "upset" here. I think he is better than people are making out, regardless of opposition. There is definitely something about him like people have said here, his skills and the look in his eyes. He has an aura and he has an aura because I think he has the ability to be an elite fighter, and the Burns fight is exactly the sort of fight needed to take the next step in the Lightweight division. This one will get him noticed if he wins. Make no mistake, this bloke could run this division now that Broner has moved up (like I said he would do in no time)

But the same can be said for Ricky Burns to. This makes for a great fight, there is a lot on the line. More than just a belt.

It could be the case that Team Gonzalez know exactly how good he is, seeing him in the gym every day, regardless of the level of opposition he is facing. They might see this as an easy nights work and jumped at the chance to become mandatory.....you never know.

In the PC Gonzalez says he has watched Ricky Burns. There is more available to see of Ricky Burns than there is of Jose A Gonzalez, that is for sure.

Ricky Burns could also prove his worth by winning this fight. Both fighters NEED to win this fight to prove the same thing, can they cut it at the very top of the Lightweight division?

This is gonna be a GREAT fight between two fantastic boxers. Whatever happens.

Good luck Billy and Ricky hope you enjoy the fight to Bill! Should be a cracka this.

I've no doubt that the Vazquez fight would of been a cracka to, but Vazquez could of spoiled that fight if he really wanted to, with his style. This fight however appears to be two hungry fighters willing to partake in the art and science of boxing.

Really looking forward to it. :happy

 

Jose Gonzalez interview added. :good

I'm trying to help promote this fight on ESB. Its going to be a great fight and its not getting enough exposure IMO.

Instead of calling me a knob for talking boxing and breaking down a fight in depth and all the other usual insults that go along with it you creep, why dont you provide a breakdown and prediction for your favorite fighters fight!?!

Talk Boxing or GTFO. :deal