Wilfredo Gomez vs. Eder Jofre at 122?

A few things:

Jofre fought Harada at Bantam, but by that point he'd been badly struggling to make the weight so he was probably not too much better off than when he fought at Featherweight.

I think 122 would've been pretty much ideal for Jofre around that period, so I don't think there can be any questioning that he'd have been very effective there.

As for Gomez, he faced Pintor post-Sanchez, a.k.a post-peak, even though it was at 122. By that time he was still a very skilled boxer-puncher, but was clearly damaged from the Sanchez fight and becoming more and more hittable, whereas his slick defensive skills used to be one of his best assets. He was also struggling with making the weight by that point I believe, which is why he vacated the title soon afterwards to step up to Featherweight. Either way, it was a fantastic fight, Pintor being a very underrated fighter in his own regard, and that's the first time I've seen anyone call Pintor less than notable as a puncher. He was a very good puncher.

To be honest, I've gone back and forth on this one. Post-Sanchez (say, the version that fought Pintor) I'd lean towards Jofre by late stoppage in a war, but the pre-Sanchez Gomez appeared to be a more technically efficient fighter all around. I think it would be harder for Jofre to dictate the pace against such a highly skilled ring general, whereas post-Sanchez he'd have been more hittable and a bit easier to figure in most regards.

At his best though, I think Gomez's ring generalship would give him the edge, as he would be able to match Jofre in most other areas, and would even hold the power advantage. Gomez UD 15 in a fantastic fight.

 

Well, this is it. For me Jofre comes to mind when I think of who could give Gomez his toughest test at 122. Unfortunately, I don't have anything different to add from what Sweet Pea said. With Gomez, it's all about pre-Sanchez and post-Sanchez. He wasn't quite the same fighter afterward, even at 122. I recall at least one common opponent (noting that styles make fights and common opponents means little): Juan Antonio Lopez. Jofre decisioned him, Gomez stopped him twice). Gomez was an amazing boxer in his prime and I think he'd decision Jofre. I think Gomez could stop Olivares at 122 but wouldn't stop Jofre (just throwing out some fodder to keep a good thread topic alive).

 

Good thread this one mate. Gomez pre-Sanchez was something else but I don't know if he ever had the all round tools to take Jofre, who for my money was about as good a bantam as we're ever likely to see. Pity that more footage of him isn't available really.

Tough one to call but I'd say, without any great conviction, Jofre by TKO around the 11th/12th.

More threads like this needed :good

 

This is one fight where I've never been confident to pick either guy it would an amazing fight, maybe Jofre.

 

I see threads about Bob Foster - Michael Spinks which I don't comment on. The reason is, I just don't know. It's too close in my mind. That may be the case in this situation. Jofre and Gomez are so good that it's difficult to say with clarity what the outcome would be.

 

I did a thread on this match-up not too long ago, and most sided with Jofre based on his superior durability, but agreed that it is a very evenly matched fight.

 

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I wouldn't be surprised if Jofre takes this.

For all his talent, Gomez tended to lose discipline and get caught up in slugfests, plus his chin was a bit "iffy" IMO.

Jofre was a fabulous technician, with good all-around speed, an iron chin, and he could punch with both hands.