Guys, do any of you think that this fight would have been different than the first one? I am a fan of both guys. Just because I am PR does not mean that I hate boxers from other countries like some here apparently do. I am one of those who think that a rematch would have been much different, since rumor has it that Gomez was unprepared for that, the biggest fight of his career. Gomez was dying for a rematch against the great Sanchez. In fact, Gomez was so upset after Salvador's death, that when a PR reporter interviewed him and asked for his reaction, he started to cry. When the reporter asked him why he was crying, Wilfredo said because he was never going to have a chance to prove that he could beat Sánchez. I also heard that he could not believe that Sanchez' death was true, so he went to the funeral to make sure he really was dead.

I am not saying that Gomez would have defeated Sanchez. I just think the fight could have been more competitive.

i feel very left out i never seen legends like sanchez or gomez fight :( but from what i heard they were both amazing...
so what hapened in tha fighT?
and i feel theres no excuses, loss is a loss. gomez is a legend, how could he not be prepared for a fight like this? i kinda doubt that. he just got beat by tha better fighter. i cant really speak on this tho, never seen any of these fighters.

Wow..Gomez really wanted that rematch, What a fight that would of been. Gomez overlooked Sanchez becuase he was partying alot while Sanchez was training his ass off. Would of been great Im thinking Gomez.

I am not from that era, since I am just 22 years old. The thing is that I enjoy old school stuff and look for it, download fights, read articles, and so on. Those were rumors that I have heard from fans around the country. I said that I am a fan of both fighters and although I know that Sánchez was the 126 pound king, Gómez was a phenom and perhaps a better fighter P4P. This has nothing to do with nationality by the way.

Just so that you have an idea. Wilfredo was 32-0-1 with 32 Ko's when he faced Salvador.

i think it would have beeen more competetive but i still see sanchez coming out on top.

I see Sanchez Stopping Gomez and dropping him numerous times again.

The fact of the matter is after its all said and done, the dust has settled, the excuses are no longer valid.

I doubt Gomez was really partying the Gomez vs Sanchez at the time was the biggest fight that could be made in latin America!!!!

I see Sanchez Stopping Gomez and dropping him numerous times again.

The fact of the matter is after its all said and done, the dust has settled, the excuses are no longer valid.

I doubt Gomez was really partying the Gomez vs Sanchez at the time was the biggest fight that could be made in latin America!!!!

It's not about excuses. It's about what has been said for years. Anyway, if you have seen several Gomez fights, you realize that he was no ordinary fighter. He was a phenom with devastating power and aggressive style. He could also box and was a three-division champion. He was not at his best that night for whatever reason. I have heard a few but that ain't the point anyway.

This is not about nationality I say again. I want to make that crystal clear.

I see Sanchez Stopping Gomez and dropping him numerous times again.

The fact of the matter is after its all said and done, the dust has settled, the excuses are no longer valid.

I doubt Gomez was really partying the Gomez vs Sanchez at the time was the biggest fight that could be made in latin America!!!!

I kind of agree with ultimate,I mean its very common for a lot of stuff to surface afterwards,excuses wise.

But since both these guys were so talented,I cant say i would pick one over the other,I would root for sanchez though he impressed the hell out of me,where as i havent seen enough from gomez to form a concrete opinion.

Sal had too much for Gomez in their first meeting, and as every round progressed that was very evident.

A rematch would be very similar, Sanchez dropping Gomez a couple of times and finishing him off in the middle rounds.

It's not about excuses. It's about what has been said for years. Anyway, if you have seen several Gomez fights, you realize that he was no ordinary fighter. He was a phenom with devastating power and aggressive style. He could also box and was a three-division champion. He was not at his best that night for whatever reason. I have heard a few but that ain't the point anyway.

This is not about nationality I say again. I want to make that crystal clear.

i agree with you exciter this was not the same gomez that fought zarate gomez always attacked but in his fight with sanchez he was very tentative also it is true that gomez did not take sanchez seriously which was a big mistake he started training 20 days prior to the fight ....but still i give sanchez all the credit he in my eyes is the greatest mexican champion ..after this fight gomez was very humble and his only true motivation was a re-match with sanchez like you said in your 1st. post he was very affected by sanchez's death and it is true when he was 1st. interviewed he broke down in tears ..to this day he really can't speak about that fight .....i am going with my heart here and say that a prepared gomez would of won a re-match ...

That just palin stupid. This is the biggest fight of your life and you dont take it serious? WHO'S FAULT IS THAT. These are just excuses from the Gomez camp. The reason he didn'took the same was because he was fighting a guy who was just better than him end of story.

The rematch happens just like the first.

would it have been different? IMO, not at all.

yea no excuses. just like oscar vs hopkins, did de la hoya look his quik,speedy boxing self naw. he just got beat by tha beter man. if tha guy is dam 32 and 0 wit 32 ko's u think h'ed be fuking round not training? i doubt it, i know boriquas got allot of prime man i doubt he would have not trained. he just got beat

Wilfredo Gomez could have fought sanchez a second time in my opinion... Hell, he faced 4 more guys before Sanchez died!!

What about a rematch with the next guy that Ko'ed his @SS and put another loss in his record...?
Azumah Nelson did not died... Why Gomez did not want to avenge that second loss?? I say cause he knew it would of been a worst beating!

Is easy to say I could have beat Sanchez in a rematch!
Sal Sanchez is DEATH.

I also heard that Gomez was having trouble making the weight for the Sanchez fight... But wasn't that supposed to be his first fight at 126..? :eek: :D

One more thing. Sánchez looked the stronger of the two, but don't think for a second that Gómez was totally dominated. The fight was a war, in which Gómez won some rounds. Some rounds I scored for Wilfredo because of his aggressive swarming style. At the time of the stoppage, I had it 67-65 for Sánchez. The official scorecards were similar to that.

I Have seen Some of their fights and have seen the fight between them many time. I believe that salvadors speed and ring ability would of been to much for Wilfredo.

I am actually watching this fight now and keep saying that Gómez was having his moments. A rematch could have been even better.

wear can i find tha fighT? i'd like to wach it

wear can i find tha fighT? i'd like to wach it

Try peer to peer. I ain't doing promo but I got it from Ares.

does anyone know sal's record when he fought gomez? gomez was a krazy 32-o

does anyone know sal's record when he fought gomez? gomez was a krazy 32-o

40-1-1. I typed 41-1 at first because I included the Gómez win.

ill tell ya what would happen sanchez would beat the snot out of him again!

ill tell ya what would happen sanchez would beat the snot out of him again!

This comment gives the impression that you either don't know anything about Gómez or you did not see the fight.

This comment gives the impression that you either don't know anything about Gómez or you did not see the fight.
i know about gomez and i saw the fight. sanchez was too much for him and he would kick his ass again and u know it.

i know about gomez and i saw the fight. sanchez was too much for him and he would kick his ass again and u know it.

No, I don't know it. No one will ever know, unless you have a time machine.

well take my word for it, sanchez by ko

People need to realize that Gomez made Sanchez..After Sanchez beat Gomez, Everyone was in awww...But Gomez didnt think that this was going to be his toughest fight..when Gomez fought Zapate is was his biggest fight..another great Mexican Legend. Gomez was partying alot..and when Azumah beat him Gomez was on the downside of his carreer and to get beat by a guy like Azumah Nelson is nothing to be ashamed about.

People need to realize that Gomez made Sanchez..After Sanchez beat Gomez, Everyone was in awww...But Gomez didnt think that this was going to be his toughest fight..when Gomez fought Zapate is was his biggest fight..another great Mexican Legend. Gomez was partying alot..and when Azumah beat him Gomez was on the downside of his carreer and to get beat by a guy like Azumah Nelson is nothing to be ashamed about.

I meant Carlos Zarate..i wrote Zapate...

To me, I considered Wilfredo Gomez a perfect fighter prior to losing to Sanchez. I thought he'd win but Sanchez' legacy up til that point was one of always coming out on top too!

Since his passing, that legacy has become permanent ... hard to pick Wilfredo to beat him based on precedent, the results of their first meeting and the fact that Gomez was moving up in weight to meet him.

Wilfredo was a beautiful KO'ing machine though. A smooth Puncher.

You don't see that too often.

I see some people picking Sanchez by KO; no way that'd happen again without something similar to the swelling of Gomez' eyes again.

Sanchez might get a decision, but no KO.