Will Gamboa Be The Next Cuban To Disappoint?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Peppermint, Mar 26, 2011.


  1. Peppermint

    Peppermint Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    We have seen a few highly reguarded Cuban fighters look very ordinary lately in losing or nearly losing fights that they were expected to perform well in. Lara, Solis, Despaigne, Barthelemy, and I think one or two more I cant think of. I think we watch these guys knowing they have that great amateur pedegree and overlook the mistakes they make in the ring because of that. I think with Gamboa his mistakes are more obvious, but most people think they will only catch up with him against a guy like Juanma. I disagree, I think a fighter like Solis is actually a worse matchup because of he more fundemental style. I think the key to beating Gamboa is keeping composure and press him behind the jab and a tight guard.

    I like Gamboa and he is fun to watch, but I favor Solis very much in this fight. Solis is a technically sound fighter, hes big, and he can punch. His one decisive loss was to Manny when he was still developing as a fighter. Solis is a smart fighter and I think he will use his better pro experience to get the win an a gritty, determined effort.
     
  2. Capitan

    Capitan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I believe tonite we will see the real Gamboa.
    Gamboa is over rated due to a great " Hype " and marketing job.
     
  3. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member

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    oh **** Dustaine is gonna be on your ass boi!
     
  4. GTWOSIX

    GTWOSIX Active Member Full Member

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    Solis is gonna beat that ass
     
  5. elchivito

    elchivito master betty Full Member

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    I know people compare Gamboa to a mini Tyson, he might resemble him on offense, but not in defense, at least not a prime Tyson. Like Douglas, Solis is a fighter with nothing to lose, has had his ups and downs, but like Buster, he is a fundamentally all around very good fighter, better than given credit for, when Solis is on his A game. I think he had to come down in weight to face Gamboa, it might have either a positive or negative effect. But that Solis is the best figher Gamboa has faced to date there is no doubt about it and many here are failing to bring that up. I hope many here don't think this is just another fight because Solis is a guy you don't want to look past him. It should be a good one. To me Solis will be the first real test for the talented Cuban.
     
  6. PH|LLA

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    Gamboa is probably gonna knock Solis out
     
  7. Peppermint

    Peppermint Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think the Tyson comparison is more because he physically looks like a mini-Tyson and his demeanor. Thats about it.

    I will give him a lot of credit if he does beat Solis.
     
  8. funkykoval

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  9. garfios

    garfios Dark Lord Full Member

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  10. garfios

    garfios Dark Lord Full Member

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    Anyone can have a bad night, Lara looked over trained and waiting too much, Solis got his knee blow out for God sake and Despaigne lost against a guy that had better resume than him back in the amateurs, all three while fighting real live boxers, you guys relish that "0" too much, I'll bet you that they will learn more from this than from a first round KO like Lara had in his 4 previous fights.
     
  11. LancsTerrible

    LancsTerrible Different Forms of Game. Full Member

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    :lol:
     
  12. Peppermint

    Peppermint Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No, dont get me wrong I think undefeated records are totally overrated. Its obviously great to win, but losing a fight can be a blessing in disguise if you learn from it. My point is that a lot of these Cuban fighter are being reguarded as dominant forces and the futures of their division. In that sense they dissapoint the critics when they have a night like Lara did, not me. The expectations are too high, i think we probably agree on that. Even if Gamboa loses it is just a setback, but it will be seen as a upset/disappointment. I agree with you 100% except for Solis he probably didnt learn anything.
     
  13. ElTrigueno

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    Gamboa wins this one easily IMO.
     
  14. garfios

    garfios Dark Lord Full Member

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    The fact he hasn't face an opponet with a losing record, not even a 500 record means $hit to you, he fought a 19-2 guy with 17 kos in his 5th fight, pardon, 25-1 his 6th was against DeJesus, he already won 2 belts and has Johns running scared, common guys get used to, Cubans are coming some will lose and more will win, stop the hate and enjoy the new blood.
     
  15. garfios

    garfios Dark Lord Full Member

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    I was very disappointed with Solis long before the fight, ballooning to almost 300lbs is not acceptable he has a lot of talent and should look at the whole picture, that is why I'll reserve my opinion until I c it again, and that is not the athletes fault to b labeled as the second coming, what is their fault is believing it and think that just by showing up the opponent will lay on the floor, that is Lara's case, Despaigne fought a better fighter than him, nothing wrong with that, although he could had had done better if instead of doing a King Kong impression he could had use his jab more, every time he did he had success, IMO Lara should and will learn from this, there no easy fights until is over.