Is Gamboa ready for a title shot right now?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Cerberus, Jul 19, 2008.


  1. Cerberus

    Cerberus Kérberos, Hound of Hades Full Member

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    Yes, he only has 11 pro wins, but obviously he is way ahead of the learning curve with such an extensive amateur background, experience in the Olympics, and so much pure talent. At 27, he's not exactly a young prospect. Maybe one or two more fights and I think he's ready for his title shot.

    So... if Gamboa was offered a title shot right now, how do you think he fares against the champions of the division, Linares, Guerrero, John, and Luevano?
     
  2. Boom_Boom

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

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    Yes, I think he beats everyone at 126 right now

    He beats everyone at 130 too, but Soto will be a toss-up fight

    at 135 it could be fun, Id favor Pacman,JMM,Guzman and J.Diaz over him but they would all make for exciting and fun matchups
     
  3. puga_ni_nana

    puga_ni_nana Dempsey Roll Full Member

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    yes he is. if somebody thinks that he can take pac out at the end of the year, why not a title shot from lesser fighters like chris john or linares? he should not waste his talents anymore.
     
  4. Mike T

    Mike T Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He has flaws ...but his offensive firepower is impressive. I love when boxers clinch him and he keeps firing...or throws them off him. He's ready in my opinion. Gamboa vs. Valero is what I want to see.
     
  5. HawkFan16

    HawkFan16 Unshot/In My Prime Full Member

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    He could probably take out Luevano or the IBF 130 lb champ right now-not sure about the others, though.
     
  6. CJLightweight

    CJLightweight Lightweight Kingpin Full Member

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    are we talking about 126 or 130?

    champs from 126

    guerrero
    linares
    john
    luevano

    champs from 130

    valero
    balloyi
    alex arthur:tired
    soto/lorenzo?

    by looking at the lineup of champs..of course he's ready
     
  7. CJLightweight

    CJLightweight Lightweight Kingpin Full Member

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    i think he could beat luevano..he's the most weakest champ out there at 126.
     
  8. J.R.

    J.R. No Mames Guey Full Member

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    I don't see that as being quite that obvious. Sure he looks spectacular at times, but even tonight you saw that he still has the bad habits of keeping his hands low, his elbows out, and being overly aggressive. Combine all those thingz together and no matter how talented you are you're going to pay dearly for your mistakes.

    What the guy is, is obviously talented... but don't take that for granted because just like every other guy making the move from amateur to pro, he still has to refine his craft and that starts with the basics.
     
  9. MasterFlo

    MasterFlo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Possibly, but it would be a bad idea. As said he get's hit too easily, but with his offence he literally has a good chance against anyone from 126 to 135. He should go up against someone like Monty-Meza Clay or Kevin Mitchell and then fight his way through the top 10 in the year.
     
  10. Sandmanl337

    Sandmanl337 Pactard Full Member

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    Maybe like a NABA title or somethin'.. He needs to at least fight some kind of gatekeeper or fringe contender.. Not fighters who barely classify as journeymen..
     
  11. freddy-wak

    freddy-wak M O D E R A T O R Full Member

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    By The End Of The Year Or Early Next For Sure
     
  12. criollo

    criollo fearless Full Member

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    within 3 fights id say, just need a little more experience w/pros! but hope his camp dont trhow him in too early against beasts like it was done w/vargas.
     
  13. Irländsk

    Irländsk Boxing Addict banned

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    He just knocked out a low level fighter who had 3 days to prepare for the fight, he is ready for the big time.
     
  14. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    Yes he is ... I think its time ... stop hyping this guy and put him in there with someone who has a belt or who has won a belt before.
     
  15. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    Just make sure you don't match him up with Edwin Valero ... because that might be the end of the Gamboa hype train.