
Yuriorkis Gamboa’s Team Open To Brandon Rios Clash
While never boasting an overwhelming fan base, the most appealing factor to American promotional company Top Rank regarding Yuriorkis Gamboa was his willingness to take on all comers.
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While never boasting an overwhelming fan base, the most appealing factor to American promotional company Top Rank regarding Yuriorkis Gamboa was his willingness to take on all comers.

While all signs were pointing to an inevitable rematch taking place between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, it now appears that the fight may have a roadblock.

Now that negotiations have fallen apart for an HBO doubleheader that would’ve showcased them in separate bouts, Yuriorkis Gamboa is eager to fight Brandon Rios next.

This week, former WBA lightweight champion Brandon Rios could be found training tirelessly as rumors of a March 3rd HBO date continue to circulate.

Several media outlets have named Robert Garcia their Trainer of the Year, and with good cause.

BoxingScene.com just spoke to an upset John Molina Jr. who wants to clear the air on a circulating rumor that claim that he has pulled out of a March 3rd HBO televised fight against former WBA lightweight champion Brandon Rios.

Multiple sources have advised BoxingScene.com that verbal agreement has been reached for a showdown between former lightweight champion Brandon Rios (29-0-1) and tough contender John Molina (23-1). The clash between Mexican American brawlers will take place on March 3rd at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California and be televised by HBO.

Last year lightweight contender John Molina Jr. was in the running to face WBA lightweight champion Brandon Rios on the Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito undercard. Rios, who is regarded as the best lightweight in the world, ended up fighting John Murray in an exciting fight that he won via knockout.

Executives for Top Rank Inc. won’t determine until after incoming HBO Sports president Ken Hershman begins his new job on Monday what they’ll do next with Brandon Rios and Yuriorkis Gamboa.

Kevin Mitchell has promised to win a world title this year after a nightmare 2011.