I think he should hang it up. He would be going out as one of the best people's champs of all time. I just shudder at the thought of him being a 39 yr old stepping stone type fighter cuz he can't get out of the ring. I have a feeling though he will never go away. To put my selfishness aside i hope he retires.
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gatti is shot, this is the millionth time I will post it. Gomez is too young for gatti and gomez knows if he loses to gatti gomez has no future. A win over gatti means everything to gomez
that can be said about almost any big fight though..especialy in this day an age where if you lose one fight your written off
if gatti wins he will go face chavez jr which will prob lead him to retirement. he good dnt get me wrong ima a fan to of him, but i think he done he had enuff and did all he could
Ok but you've got to appreciate the fact that gatti being way past his best is not news, thats the whole point really, cos the fight wouldn't be happening if gomez was fighting a prime gatti, it just wouldn't be a contest, and most people picking gatti have already factored in his age, Danny Stash hopes that gatti calls it a day after this fight.
I take your point, and i'm trying to pick this one with my head and not my heart, but i'm still happy with thinking gatti stops gomes between 5-8 rounds.
Not being argumentative here, genuine question, how do you see the fight going?
i have $200 on gatti KO'ing gomez before the distance.
Gatti in 6
some of you are saying that gomez is overrated, what about gatti?? Gatti is so shot its not funny.... gomez is 9 years younger, has A LOT less wear and is the bigger, stronger man... when was the last time gatti was impressive against decent opposition? 10 years ago? gatti is 35 years old and a beat up, worn out 35 at that...
i love watching gatti fight as much as anyone and i think this fight will be great while at lasts... but to think he's gonnna crush gomez is CRAZY....
Ok but you've got to appreciate the fact that gatti being way past his best is not news, thats the whole point really, cos the fight wouldn't be happening if gomez was fighting a prime gatti, it just wouldn't be a contest, and most people picking gatti have already factored in his age, Danny Stash hopes that gatti calls it a day after this fight.
I take your point, and i'm trying to pick this one with my head and not my heart, but i'm still happy with thinking gatti stops gomes between 5-8 rounds.
Not being argumentative here, genuine question, how do you see the fight going?
some of you are saying that gomez is overrated, what about gatti?? Gatti is so shot its not funny.... gomez is 9 years younger, has A LOT less wear and is the bigger, stronger man... when was the last time gatti was impressive against decent opposition? 10 years ago? gatti is 35 years old and a beat up, worn out 35 at that...
i love watching gatti fight as much as anyone and i think this fight will be great while at lasts... but to think he's gonnna crush gomez is CRAZY....
we'll see. I am again going on record saying Gatti is gonna CRUSH gomez.
some of you are saying that gomez is overrated, what about gatti?? Gatti is so shot its not funny.... gomez is 9 years younger, has A LOT less wear and is the bigger, stronger man... when was the last time gatti was impressive against decent opposition? 10 years ago? gatti is 35 years old and a beat up, worn out 35 at that...
i love watching gatti fight as much as anyone and i think this fight will be great while at lasts... but to think he's gonnna crush gomez is CRAZY....
A good source told me the fight with chavez jr is already done, all Gatti has to do is get past Gomez which I think he can. Hell, Jesse Feliciano fought Gomez to a draw so I think Gatti will either outbox him for the better part of 10 rds while engaging in some toe to toe action, or just break Gomez down and get a TKO in the 8th
But I also think Gatti should hang em up after this Chavez Jr is a bad style match up for him the kid is too tall for Gatti at this point in his career and I dont want to see Gatti lookin like Meldrick Taylor.
I saw Bobby Chacon a couple years back and he was in horrible shape, needed a bib to wipe the drool from his mouth, and Chacon is a very similiar fighter to Gatti, I dont want to see him like that.
Couldn't agree more with this, I don't see how gomes has a prayer.
Gatti should be able to outbox him or outbrawl him, i think he'll start off reaonably cautious but get encouraged how easily he's catching gomes and open up a bit.
I think he'll do him like dorin with that left hook doubled up head, then body, especially with mickey in his camp. Just put £30 on him to win inside the distance, £150 return including stake, like those odds.
I am dropping some cash on it as well.
Yeah man..chavez Jr. I am an idiot. Judging by chavez's last fight gatti could be in for a body shot beating. I also am going on the record. GAtti CRUSHES gomez....
Couldn't agree more with this, I don't see how gomes has a prayer.
Gatti should be able to outbox him or outbrawl him, i think he'll start off reaonably cautious but get encouraged how easily he's catching gomes and open up a bit.
I think he'll do him like dorin with that left hook doubled up head, then body, especially with mickey in his camp. Just put £30 on him to win inside the distance, £150 return including stake, like those odds.
I think he should hang it up. He would be going out as one of the best people's champs of all time. I just shudder at the thought of him being a 39 yr old stepping stone type fighter cuz he can't get out of the ring. I have a feeling though he will never go away. To put my selfishness aside i hope he retires.
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I agree mate, he should hang his gloves up but I think Gatti will end up like Evander. Whether he wins or loses against Gomez I think he'll fight on. He loves fighting always has and always will.
I'm not sure why so many people are picking Gatti to win. Hes up against a young, tough fighter that has fought at Middleweight (and even defeated a super middleweight; Manfredo). If Gatti isn't as shot as we think, then maybe he might actually win but I don't see that happening.
Gomez by UD.
Both manfredo and gomez are extremely overatted. The snake as well. All of these fighters on the contender are overrated.
I also am going on the record. GAtti CRUSHES gomez....
I'm not sure why so many people are picking Gatti to win. Hes up against a young, tough fighter that has fought at Middleweight (and even defeated a super middleweight; Manfredo). If Gatti isn't as shot as we think, then maybe he might actually win but I don't see that happening.
Gomez by UD.
Yes If Gatti wins he should call it a carreer, he has been in way to many wars. I love watching him fight but he doesnt have much left in the tank right now.
for some reason i was thinking baldomir and forrest would fight at 147
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the baldomir-forrest fight is for the WBC Light Middleweight title i think now that Floyd has vacated it, but before it was an eliminator
I highly doubt we'll see Gatti at 154
for some reason i was thinking baldomir and forrest would fight at 147
rematch with baldomir? geez you guys really want to kill this guy dont ya
i dont want to see it, but someone mentioned it in another thread or something.
i think gatti beats gomez, he will stay true to his word and box some, but he'll win convincingly
chavez jr. is untested and looked solid in his last fight, nice left hook to the body. i think gatti is stronger and can win this fight too. granted he needs to show something in the gomez fight
if baldomir beats forrest for the vacant title, gatti faces the winner? can gatti beat either of them? what are the chances of this situation even happening. we'll know more after he fights gomez
beating baldomir in the rematch for the title would be a great way for gatti to end his career
I highly doubt we'll see Gatti at 154
i think gatti beats gomez, he will stay true to his word and box some, but he'll win convincingly
chavez jr. is untested and looked solid in his last fight, nice left hook to the body. i think gatti is stronger and can win this fight too. granted he needs to show something in the gomez fight
if baldomir beats forrest for the vacant title, gatti faces the winner? can gatti beat either of them? what are the chances of this situation even happening. we'll know more after he fights gomez
beating baldomir in the rematch for the title would be a great way for gatti to end his career