Donaire vs. Juanma or Gamboa

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by doubleplaidinum, Feb 20, 2011.


  1. Ringnut

    Ringnut Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I though that maybe Donaire was way too big for 118, but then I was told that on fight night, donaire was something like 126 and montiel was around 130. If that's true then it will take some time for Donaire to fill out a bit more to be of comparable size to Lopez or Gamboa. Skill wise I'd definitely go for Donaire over Lopez and Gamboa but right now they are much bigger, so I say Donaire still has to show he'll perform just as well at those weights before he faces the big names there.
     
  2. Kid Cubano

    Kid Cubano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i would love to see him walking thru Rigondeaux first...than see how he handles Lopez and Gamboa
     
  3. KnuckleUp99

    KnuckleUp99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Depending on if his body can acclimate properly to the higher weights like PAC was able to, then I don't see how JML or Gam can beat him. Gam has more speed and power Nonito is definitely overall the better boxer who also can bang when he wants.
     
  4. garfios

    garfios Dark Lord Full Member

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    You don't c it how? I'll tell you, Gamboa is faster and hit harder and has great foundation as a technical boxer, he will use it when needed and Lopez is a better puncher with a big heart, that is how they would beat him.
     
  5. rocky538

    rocky538 Lineal Champion Full Member

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    He would beat them both easily.
     
  6. dhenzrae

    dhenzrae A Proud Noypi Full Member

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    too early to tell. he should first fight at 122, i would love to see him fight Rigo. as of now, i would favor both juanma and yuri coz they're bigger and tested at that weight.
     
  7. garfios

    garfios Dark Lord Full Member

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    That $hit that u are smoking most be really good, or you most b insane.
     
  8. KnuckleUp99

    KnuckleUp99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Gam is faster but not by much. he's a very flashy fighter who relies 90% on his athletic ability and reflexes. He's got a great AM foundation and his style in the pros suffers for it.

    Gam and Lopez are bigger....but they don't have anything in terms of their weapons that are better or more effective than Nonito. Gam is very over rated but I understand why. he's got Floyd like or Roy Jones Jr-esque talent. But he's got too many flaws that stem from his robust AM background.

    Lopez has qualities that would be a bigger problem for Nonito...which would be the more challenging fight. BUT...I do think Nonito has a more effective style when pitted agaisnt on anther. Lopez is longer and bigger...but he's more of a classic counter puncher with good power. Nonito is more of a slick style that is built around counter punching.

    Nonito is faster than Lopez and I think he'll beat Lopez to the punch all night. The biggest obstacle is not presented in form of an actual fighter for Nonito...it's how he can adjust moving up to fight bigger men. From a skills and a technical standpoint Gam and Lopez are beneath Nonito....especially Gamboa.
     
  9. garfios

    garfios Dark Lord Full Member

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    Gamboa will whoop Nonitos a$$ just using his God given talent, and he is not suffering because the amateurs, he just hasn't found anyone on his level, remember he is an Olympic, World Champ, and now is holding two belts at 126lbs, that my friend doesn't happen by accident, beside is time for Nonito to move up and dance with grown men, he can't b hiding on the lower classes, maybe this win will give him a little bit of courage and fight at his natural weight, after all we all know he has being the bigger guy on the block for a long time, Lopez, Gamboa are waiting for him, lets c what happens when he gets hit by a Gamboa or Juanma type of fighter, he ain't superman you know that, and he is been hit before you know that too, but never by a guy like Gamboa or Juanma so he is not been tested. You guys has to be realistic he won a fight with one punch, that doesn't mean he is going to ko everyone from 118-135, a guy was posting he will win a belt in 7 differents divisions, please he is 29 and have a few good opponents ahead of him, some of those are very good ones.