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thanosone · Feb 24, 2008

Sweet Pea said:

I think I'm one of few who looks at it from a stylistic standpoint. Most would assume, given how outstanding and flawless Gomez seemed at the weight, that he beats everyone who ever fought there. Looking at it from my standpoint, he got beat by a naturally bigger man in Sanchez at 126, one who could take a punch, counter-punch, dish back in combination, and hurt you. Morales was much the same way. However, Gomez was better at 122 than 126, and Morales would not have the size advantage to that degree at this weight.

Gomez was perhaps an even harder hitter and better finisher than Morales at 122, a more fluid fighter, more technically sound, but Morales has the height and reach edge, along with the ability to take some of Gomez's best punches and dish em back. If the fight got down to a brawl, I'd take Gomez to land the cleaner shots, but I also think Morales could hurt him. I think Gomez was a better pure boxer, but Morales's edges in length could give Gomez trouble in that regard as well.

As far as how I think the matchup goes, I'd take Gomez to outland Morales, but Gomez to be on the canvas at some point during the fight. I think with fighters of this nature, a brawl would undoubtedly come about, and Gomez(much like Barrera) would land the better shots, especially inside. I'd take Gomez in a close decision, though he may hit the canvas at some point. Would be a barn-burner for sure.
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:good I can see it go that way. I can also see Morales knocking him out though. Damn shame about Sanchez though.

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