gamboa is getting a little overrated here..

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Executioner, Apr 30, 2008.


  1. BlueApollo

    BlueApollo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I would bet a hefty sum that neither Manny nor JMM KOs Gamboa inside of six rounds. Until I see the Cuban tested in deep waters against a world class contender, I'll hold off passing judgement on those fights in their entirety.
     
  2. Brickhaus

    Brickhaus Packs the house Full Member

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    Yan Barthelemy KO1 Pacquiao
     
  3. boxeo#1

    boxeo#1 Boxer-Puncher banned

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    That's because most people only judge by looking at his technical/tactical skills. And judging by only that I don't blame them.

    However, as I mentioned before, a 12 round war isn't won by technique only.

    It's anybody's guess how gamboa will react if he gets knocked down hard, fights under pressure, fights 12 rounds, gets tired, etc, etc.
     
  4. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    Well if it's any indication, he went six rounds throughly brutalising Adailton De Jesus in his usual high workrate and didn't look to break a sweat.

    These guys train like crazy on cardio....

    And much is overstated, as Guzman is realistically an 8 round fighter on his poor stamina, but uses skill to keep in for the 12.
     
  5. boxeo#1

    boxeo#1 Boxer-Puncher banned

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    At the end of 2008 I'd give Gamboa a 60/70% chance of beating pac.

    But I just don't see Gamboa ko'ing Pac... and it's hard to imagine gamboa winning a 12 round decision over him as we haven't even seen him fight above 6..

    In the end it's all guessing what we're doing.
     
  6. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    I'm sorry, but that sounds like a mad prediction.
     
  7. boxeo#1

    boxeo#1 Boxer-Puncher banned

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    What do you think than?
     
  8. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    I think Pacman would have an 80% chance of beating Gamboa.
     
  9. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    :yep :D
     
  10. JMotrain

    JMotrain Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Gamboa has been fighting tomato cans for six rounders and is unproven at the world class level, yet he'd beat any 130 pound fighter?

    Come on, I know this is an internet forum, but let's be smart.
     
  11. boxeo#1

    boxeo#1 Boxer-Puncher banned

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    Yeah that is quite a different opinion, haha:D
     
  12. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    Nothing more than a HYPE TRAIN at it's peak.:D

    What would be the best move to HYPE an incoming fighter? To mention him along the biggest names around! :yep
     
  13. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    its easy for people to say he could beat PAcquiao at the end of the year when everyone knows that fight will never come off.
     
  14. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Tell you what...let's have this conversation as soon as Gamboa fights an experienced B level fighter.:good

    Then we'll know what chance he might have against an A- fighter like Pacman.
     
  15. boxeo#1

    boxeo#1 Boxer-Puncher banned

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    Yeah fine. We'll do that;)