Where is Gomez?

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  1. Charles White

    Charles White Chucker Full Member

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    Anybody know why Juan Carlos Gomez has been so inactive lately? And is it just me who thinks that he could win a lot of good fights out there and still be a major factor at heavyweight, even at his age?:think
     
    Charles White, Sep 2, 2011
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  2. Cachibatches

    Cachibatches Boxing Junkie banned

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    Funny thing is in 2010, Riddick Bowe was calling him out. Why in god's name did he rejct this fight? It would have made money, and the winner would have been an instant contender.

    wiki on Bowe:

    His current boxing record stands at 43-1 with 33 wins by way of knock-out. “No matter what, God is on my side,” Bowe said. “I’m not perfect, but I’m not the worst, either. God brought me this far. He’s not done with me yet.”[19] In early 2010 he said “I want to get back in the ring as soon as I can and Gomez would be a good fight for me.”[20]
     
    Cachibatches, Sep 3, 2011
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  3. Charles White

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    Didn't he have Visa issues or something that did not permit him to leave for the UK and enter the tournament?
     
    Charles White, Sep 3, 2011
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  4. Charles White

    Charles White Chucker Full Member

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    I remember hearing about this as well. I was actually quite shocked that Bowe wanted to fight Gomez without a few tuneups at the very least. Is it possible that they could have bumped into each other at some point around that time and exchanged harsh words, thus causing Bowe to call out Gomez?
     
    Charles White, Sep 3, 2011
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  5. Boxed Ears

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    I don't know, I hadn't heard one word about him since the tournament was scheduled.


    That's crazy talk. Nobody is reckless enough to fight Sconiers and Bowe in the same year! :admin
     
    Boxed Ears, Sep 3, 2011
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  6. Cachibatches

    Cachibatches Boxing Junkie banned

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    Or he just saw something he liked in Gomez's style.
     
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  7. Charles White

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    I suppose that is also a possibility.:think
     
    Charles White, Sep 3, 2011
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  8. Charles White

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    Well anyway, I hope that Gomez gets in shape and makes a serious go at the title. He can still beat a lot of good fighters out there.
     
    Charles White, Sep 3, 2011
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  9. chitownfightfan

    chitownfightfan Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yet another fighter who refuses to fight el NINO, but at least he aint fighting anyone else either.:rofl Why is he still rated again:-(
     
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  10. Kid Cubano

    Kid Cubano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I understand now...you and Nino
     
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  11. Boxing Fanatic

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    what is it with cubans and inactivity?
     
    Boxing Fanatic, Sep 3, 2011
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  12. Charles White

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    I'm all for that fight so long as Gomez comes in to the fight in good shape.
     
    Charles White, Sep 4, 2011
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  13. Russell

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    Wish he was more active. Could of made for plenty of good matches in the division.
     
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  14. Charles White

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    Agreed.
     
    Charles White, Sep 4, 2011
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  15. Vince Voltage

    Vince Voltage Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Gomez is essentially finished. Like other Vitali victims, he just wilted and kind of disappeared. Age has caught up to him and I doubt we'll hear too much noise from him ever again.

    As for Bowe, do not ever take anything he says seriously. Bigfoot will likely appear before Big Daddy ever does.
     
    Vince Voltage, Sep 4, 2011
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