How would you rate Gamboa's win over Rios....

I would rate it above Pacquiao's victory over DLH, which is rated as one of the best wins over recent years (and is an easy comparison)...for a couple of reasons.

#1. Rios is far closer to his best than DLH was (Rios has nothing on DLH at or even close to his best though).
#2. Rios is only recently having weight issues, in HIS weight class...he is not dropping down weight classes.


Jumping up two weight classes is a great feat in itself, adding to the victory. If Gamboa were to stop Rios, that would be a great, great achievement...especially considering Rios' already proven chin. I can probably think of more...but yeah, great victory.

 

It would without question be one of if not the best victories of the year. It would put Gamboa in early position to win FOTY, honestly.

 

I wouldn't rate it above Pacquiao's victory over Cotto. I rate that victory very, very highly. Pacquiao-Hatton, I could see an argument in it being up there with that victory if Gamboa was to pull it off...but you also have to take into account that Rios, although relentless, is a lot cruder than Hatton (even if Hatton walked onto shots against Pacquiao, it's because Pacquiao made him walk on to them).

Good thread, makes you think. :good

Gamboa W Rios >>> Pacquiao W DLH.
Pacquiao W Cotto >>> Gamboa W Rios.

Pacquiao W Hatton and Gamboa-Rios somewhat even whilst taking everything into consideration.

 

Thinking about it again, for all Rios' relentlessness and chin, Hatton himself was known for his pressure. Hatton was considered the bigger guy, as is Rios, but like you said...Hatton was far greater in terms of skill, and had reached a higher peak in the sport compared to that of Rios (so far). I was definitely underrating Hatton in that comparison. :good

 

What are the odds for him winning by KO?

 

Not that highly at all. Gamboa is the slight favorite for a reason and it isn't because of popularity. Also Rios is very limited and has been exposed as being easily outboxed. Those who have been following boxing for a long time and aren't ignorant will adhere to the boxing law of speed triumphs over power.

It would be the equivalent of Guzman's win over Soto.

 

The only problem with this is, if Gamboa makes Rios look bad because he's better, then people will devalue the win. That would be a case of 'being too good for your own good'

I'd rate it as a very very good win, because I rate Rios very highly. The only thing is Rios isn't that proven, he's very good but hasn't proved himself a great yet. But both are prime so it's a hell of a match up

 

this bull**** about pac v cotto again. Please stop trying to recreate history pac was the clear betting favourite against cotto. You bet £500 on pac u would make £181 profit. You bet that same amount on cotto you would have £1150 profit. It was quite clear pac was the favourite and the task of beating up a less than stella cotto coming off a controversial win over clottey was not that great to begin with.

However how you rank a gamboa win all depends on how high you rank rios. I don't rank him that high at all.

 

Rios has a much better defence, better jab and better puncher than Hatton. No Pacquaio didn't make Hatton walk onto shots, Hatton has always lunged in with wide hooks. You maybe able to make a case for Hatton having better faster footwork and being stronger

 

Who actually cares about betting favourites in an unpredictable sport like boxing? People throw betting odds around all the time, it amounts to shite all.

Much better defense?

You have basically just agreed with me :think Pacquiao MADE Hatton walk on to shots.

No maybe about it, Hatton had the faster footwork...night and day really. :huh