Gamboa vs Crawford: The Battle of 23-0(16 KOs)-0

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  1. ElCyclon

    ElCyclon Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    On paper, this fight looks as good as Loma/Russell. Who're you picking?

    One's 0 has got to go!
     
  2. Ol' Bub

    Ol' Bub Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Crawford
     
  3. Holy Grail

    Holy Grail Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Not the PED user

    So picking Crawford
     
  4. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Oh thank you, a real thread now. And I think Gamboa is a more skilled fighter, but he's out of his dept at this weight. Add in the fact that he's been so inactive, I see him at a big disadvantage.
     
  5. ElCyclon

    ElCyclon Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It's do or die for Gamboa as far as I'm concerned. A Crawford win here shits on Gamboa's unfulfilled potential and launches Crawford into the spotlight!

    Expecting Gamboa to fight like his career depended on this win and come through victorious.
     
  6. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Crawford will win in an excruciating borefest.
     
  7. Kush

    Kush Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Crawford by KO
     
  8. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    I'm picking Crawford too.
     
  9. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Good point, Gamboa says his gameplan is to come out from the start and jump on him. He's acting like it's do or die.

    Here's a 9 minuted video of him sparring
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDoVxs9hQvs
     
  10. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    Dont know what it is, just never liked Gamboa and am completely unimpressed with him in his recent fights

    Always felt he got away with coming in straight ahead with his hands down and his chin up

    he is older maybe slower and in with a bigger guy who can match his athletic ability

    I say Crawford and maybe inside the distance
     
  11. des3995

    des3995 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'm inclined to agree, though I don't think Crawford can match Gamboa's athleticism.

    I also don't think his chin can hold up to Crawford fists either.


    Now how about you revive the old FAQ thread. Good thread that.
     
  12. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    Which thread was that? Searched my started threads dont see anything like that unless its way old
     
  13. El-blanco

    El-blanco Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Gamboa is going to run over this kid. Can't wait for this.
     
  14. Stefan Johnson

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    I smell draw.
     
  15. MetalLicker

    MetalLicker I Am Full Member

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    Gamboa at this very best is better than Crawford at his very best.

    Unfortunately, Gamboa is one of the biggest waste of talent in boxing. He should have fought Rios when he had the chance and he would have became a star if he won.

    He's too inactive and he's been caught using PEDs. He may be short, but he's fast & explosive. If he is anywhere near his best, he beats Crawford.