Yuriorkis Gamboa in INTENSE training for HBO debut

I jinx Yuriokis Gamboa :boxing:

let's see if gamboa impresses HBO tonight.

Alot of their fighters were born strictly to box. Gamboa is incredibly talented and I am wondering who will give him his first shot. Oh shit just imagine Gamboa vs Linares that would be a great fight. i think him vs guerrero also. i just wish someone would take chris johns belt.

nice article it rearly doesnt matter who he faces at the moment hes a fighter that can rearly cause trouble.

HBO To Televise Super-Prospect Yuriorkis Gamboa's Next Fight 25.03.08 - by James Slater: The sensationally talented Yuriorkis Gamboa, who defected from his native Cuba so as to make it as a pro in boxing, will have his next fight, in May, shown on massive T.V cable channel HBO. For many fight fans, this bout will mark the first time they will have seen the supremely gifted and ultra-exciting Gamboa. They are in for a treat. Marcos Ramirez, of Kansas City, also an unbeaten prospect, is the man expected to be facing the 9-0(8) Gamboa on May the 17th. Gamboa's German promoter, Ahmet Oener, is certainly moving his boxer quickly. The 26 year old super-featherweight, who, in his last fight in February, destroyed the capable Johnnie Edwards in less than a single round to annex the vacant NABF 130 pound title, isn't phased about fighting such good opposition so early in his career, however.. Gamboa, a former Olympic gold medallist at flyweight, is surely a world champion of the future. Blessed with speed and awesome power, the 26 year old looks as close to a dead cert to make it to the very top as you could likely find. Since turning pro back in April of last year Gamboa has blazed through everything in his path. Can he do the same against the unbeaten Ramirez on his HBO debut? Ramirez has a superb 25-0(16) record. Turning pro back in August of 2000, the fighter nicknamed "Flaco" is a talent in himself. Aged 26 like Gamboa, Ramirez has also been in with an opponent that the gifted Gamboa fought. Brazilian Adailton De Jesus is the common opponent in question, and both men beat him. The problem for the man from Kansas, however, is the fact that Gamboa ripped through De Jesus in six impressive rounds, while Ramirez was forced to go the full twelve rounds to achieve his win. If this is anything to go by, Ramirez is without a doubt the lesser puncher of the two men. Still, Ramirez was the first man to defeat the Brazilian, and a case could be made that he softened him up somewhat for Gamboa. Unless there is an upset of the scale of the recent one that saw the hotly tipped Andy Lee beaten, Gamboa will surely get his tenth win on May 17th, though - whether this fight is against Ramirez or another fighter. The dazzling Gamboa will also likely thrill his HBO audience while winning.

blah, featherweight....its early in ny lol im like half asleep

Gamboa's defense is his speed. He can see shots before they come and has incredible hand speed (great left hook). Hes also really big for a flyweight, but he looks bigger in photos than he actully is. Hes gonna be the next big thing though, you watch For future reference he is a featherweight.

Gamboa's defense is his speed. He can see shots before they come and has incredible hand speed (great left hook). Hes also really big for a flyweight, but he looks bigger in photos than he actully is. Hes gonna be the next big thing though, you watch

Is he still fighting Rojas??? BoxRec says no. I heard there were problems.

He should be fighting Rocky Juraez/Jorge Barrios insted of them fighting each other. That would be a MAJOR step up, but I think he could beat them. Or atleast Rocky anyway.

ok ur jus nuts please dont use the past prime washed up mike tyson crap mike never had stamina trouble intill he was washed up then basically taking punishment in that part of his career. Gamboa has all the edges speed,power,stamina but hes not the best at defense and hes already been down once which was a slip granted but how is his chin ? hmmm Huh?? hes pretty sick at defense,his hands are way low,but hes never been caught with a solid shot,never,and i agree,it was a slip,i couldent beleave the ref called it a KD Gamboa has reflexes,he can see nearly every punch coming,thats a talent your born with,i mean,look at this video Thats one of the best displays of hands down defense boxing ive seen,Gamboa has great reflexes,and could keep his hands up if he wanted to. And u keep saying u wanna see his chin tested,hes been in against opponents that could test it,but half of them couldent find him,just imagine Gamboa fought bums in his first 15 fights,he would have 15 wins with 15 first round KOs,hes fought great opposition and hasnt been hurt once and has KO'd 8 outa 9

I don't know where people get this crap that Gamboa doesn't have good defense. He moves his head beautifully. Granted, he likes to keep his hands low, but he does bring them up to block punches, and his slipping is textbook. yeh his defense is ok but if he kept his hands up it wud be better lol but im not sure about his chin jus yet we wil have to see

Oh. I thought it was 130.

Man if Gamboa becomes the 2 spot for the WBO, then Guzman beats Arthur...that makes Guzman vs Gamboa!!! Shit what a match that would be. edit: Wait Chirs John vs Gamboa? John is at featherweight and I doubt he would be willing to move up. I know quite a few of Gamboa's fight have been close to the SFW division, but I think he's going to be fighting at FW for now. Plus Ramirez who was supposed to be his opponent was ranked #2 by the WBO at FW.

ok ur jus nuts please dont use the past prime washed up mike tyson crap mike never had stamina trouble intill he was washed up then basically taking punishment in that part of his career. Gamboa has all the edges speed,power,stamina but hes not the best at defense and hes already been down once which was a slip granted but how is his chin ? hmmm I don't know where people get this crap that Gamboa doesn't have good defense. He moves his head beautifully. Granted, he likes to keep his hands low, but he does bring them up to block punches, and his slipping is textbook.

appearances can be decieving, i just saw one of his fights on youtube. This guy is pretty good... But I need to see him against better boxers fight before making a final judgement So far in his career,his 10 opponents record combined is 171-29-6,i think its pretty easy to see he HAS been in against better boxers to see how good he is,name me active fighters today whos first 10 opponents have records like that :D

just by appearance wise, i think he probably has stamina problems in the later rounds if the boxer he is fighting is smart and tries to wear him down. Being huge like that is pointless in boxing, muscle tires easily in later rounds. You're right he is built like mike tyson, and did you notice how mike tyson won his first round against lennox lewis, but lennox lewis broke him down the rest of the fight and ended up stopping tyson? ok ur jus nuts please dont use the past prime washed up mike tyson crap mike never had stamina trouble intill he was washed up then basically taking punishment in that part of his career. Gamboa has all the edges speed,power,stamina but hes not the best at defense and hes already been down once which was a slip granted but how is his chin ? hmmm

over 250 amateur fights and an Olympic Gold medal, he is the real deal. 400 and a gold medal. Oh yeah it does look like Ramirez pulled out. Probably saw some vids on youtube and decided to go elsewhere. Two months until the fight, hopefully they find a sufficient replacement.

Man if Gamboa becomes the 2 spot for the WBO, then Guzman beats Arthur...that makes Guzman vs Gamboa!!! Shit what a match that would be. edit: Wait Chirs John vs Gamboa? John is at featherweight and I doubt he would be willing to move up.

I hear the WBO offered him Chris John,Gamboa accepted,i dont think Chris John has yet Oh really where did you hear that?