Gamboa's Trainer Was Fired After the Match Last Night

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  1. acb

    acb De Camaguey... Gavilan Full Member

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    Thought about this but not so sure really. These guys are on opposite ends of the world in technique.

    Beristain likes his guys to fight a technical style, hands up, counterounching, disciplined... Gamboa is set in his ways. I would hand him off to a trainer that can modify his athletic style by teaching him how to roll with punches or stay behind his shoulder.

    That guy would be Floyd Sr.
     
    acb, May 18, 2008
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  2. BlueApollo

    BlueApollo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Floyd Sr. + Gamboa could be incredible, if they found a way to work together.

    Here's another thought. If Gamboa at 26 really is a "finished product" who already is what he is going to be, why not go the "Ozell Nelson" route and fish around in the Cuban system for someone he's comfortable working with?
     
    BlueApollo, May 18, 2008
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  3. I_Neutral

    I_Neutral P4P Emeritus Full Member

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    Thing is he needs to learn more defense, I don't see anyone better than Mayweather sr. And this being oscar's last year, he should take him on as Gamboa being such a big up and coming fighter.
     
    I_Neutral, May 18, 2008
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  4. Boom_Boom

    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    He needs more of a motivator than a trainer.

    Joe Goosen perhaps
     
    Boom_Boom, May 18, 2008
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  5. bladerunner

    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

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    hell no he would turn into a runner.
     
    bladerunner, May 18, 2008
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  6. ralphc

    ralphc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It is always easy to blame the coach. After 400 fights, Gamboa is the way he is. Changing coaches ain't gonna do a damn thing.
     
    ralphc, May 18, 2008
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  7. See Me Flow

    See Me Flow The Pharaoh of Boxing Full Member

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    Good. Gamboa's trainer wasn't telling him anything of significance.
     
    See Me Flow, May 18, 2008
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  8. Jaaames

    Jaaames Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Gamboa... you need to keep your hands up.... THROW MORE PUNCHES TO THE BODY BABY~!!

    He need that guy... bring Buddy in...
     
    Jaaames, May 18, 2008
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  9. Tom_Tocca

    Tom_Tocca The Provider Full Member

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    I second that, Nacho could do great things with this kid!
     
    Tom_Tocca, May 18, 2008
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  10. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    No matter who trains Gamboa, at 28 yrs old, and over 400 amateur fights under his belt ... the room for improvement is very small.
    He needs to develop some consistancy and some discipline ... he's a good fighter but I don't see his undefeated streak last for too long ...

    He's like an orthodox Casamayor ...
     
    fitzgeraldz, May 18, 2008
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  11. C Money

    C Money Paul McCloskey Full Member

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    If there were issues or discomfort with his trainer in pre-fight training? Maybe its fair, only those close would know. It sure seemed to me Gamboa ws getting sound advice in using DEFENSE and movement.

    It also seemed like Gamboa has been doing the same routine a long time and wasnt listening to anyone but himself:good

    I KNOW this much for certain. Put Gamboa in a ring with Guy's like PAC and JMM? The hands down carelessness will come back to haunt him bigtime.

    Clearly Gamboa's speed, athleticism, and skill is exceptional but they gotta try and improve on the focus and respect a bit. Should be interesting to see who is chosen as the next trainer.
     
    C Money, May 18, 2008
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  12. RealIzm

    RealIzm Boxing Junkie banned

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    I think the trainer got fired because he kept getting a hard on while wiping Gamboas tounge
     
    RealIzm, May 18, 2008
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  13. BENNY BLANCO

    BENNY BLANCO R.I.P. Brooklyn1550 Full Member

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    Evangelista Cotto would do a good job with Gamboa:deal
     
    BENNY BLANCO, May 18, 2008
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  14. cardstars

    cardstars Gamboa is GOD Full Member

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    Berenstein is an AMAZING trainer but like other posters I just don't think it would be a good fit.

    Floyd senior could probably teach him the best out of the crops of trainers out there (defense of course)
     
    cardstars, May 18, 2008
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  15. Carlos Primera

    Carlos Primera Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The answer

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    Carlos Primera, May 18, 2008
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