Linares vs. Gamboa: who wins?

Linares is disgustingly overrated. Im not hating on him, but hes rated and talked about so highly by everyone. He hasnt really dont much yet, he beat an old Oscar Larios. Hes very innactive too. He hasnt proven much yet. He could potentially, but they way people talk about him you would think hes already whiped out 3 weght divisions and won all kinds of titles. He been very innactive while Gamboa is constantly fighting. They are both very talented. i favor Gamboa, it would be an awesome fight though! Good post, but a fair question: Gamboa gets away with keeping his hands low, could he do that against a sharp puncher like Linares?

Linares' accuracy wins him the fight today. A couple of years down the road, it would be a toss-up.

Keeping your hands down like a retarted amateur boxer isn't exactly a good thing to do. Oh for sure! But most of the time, to Gamboa's credit, he does a pretty good job of it! He's got good head movement and a sturdy beard, but he would be a safer bet if he at least kept that right hand up, if not both more often.

I would have to pick Linares at this moment in time.

This fight will surely happen 2 to 3 years from now. Both this guys will be champions at 130 and demand for them to fight atop the square circle is inevitable. It's a toss up.

Now.. Linares. Then.. Linares. Forever.. Linares.

Linares vs. Gamboa: who wins? Gamboa for the win. i think he's superior in terms of natural talent and ability... the speed on this guy is insane... only big flaw he has is keeping his hands down and unless he gets caught with a good punch i seem him winning a decisive decision...not a WIDE decision but he will CLEARLY have won the fight...maybe 8 rounds to 4 rounds...

Linares is much better. Gamboa has a really good hands speed, foot work and power but this would be too much for him now. If you want a real fight for Linares put Robert Guerrero there.

Linares is disgustingly overrated. Im not hating on him, but hes rated and talked about so highly by everyone. He hasnt really dont much yet, he beat an old Oscar Larios. Hes very innactive too. He hasnt proven much yet. He could potentially, but they way people talk about him you would think hes already whiped out 3 weght divisions and won all kinds of titles. He been very innactive while Gamboa is constantly fighting. They are both very talented. i favor Gamboa, it would be an awesome fight though!

You know im right hoe. :bottle::bottle: Be serious man. You cannot deny that AT LEAST the De Jesus KD was off balance and blatantly not a KD. The Jimenez one was legit, but Gamboa was somewhat off balance and by no means hurt. He has NEVER EVER been buzzed as a pro, and takes a great shot. THis being said I voted for Linares as he is a superior boxer, a wicked puncher with great skill, and is more experienced as a pro and a world champion. But be serious and think about things! Weak chin? Where the fuck do you get that shit from?

Hes been down twice. Average competition to say the least. Darling Jimenez put him down with a straigh right, a straight right like that from Linares would definately hurt him and he was kncoked down by Adailton De Jesus. I hope you're not basing the first knockdown as a legit one. Did you see the fight or got it from Boxrec? It was clearly an off balance KD. As for Jimenez.. It looks more legit than the one in the De Jesus fight.

I think Linares would be too accurate for Gamboa right now but Gamboa's speed and movement would give Linares some trouble.

I've been talking about this match up for a while now.. it's nice to finally see people gaining interest in it! Maybe in the near future this happens! I think Linares wins.

Hes been down twice. Average competition to say the least. Darling Jimenez put him down with a straigh right, a straight right like that from Linares would definately hurt him and he was kncoked down by Adailton De Jesus. You are retarded to say the least. Both knockdowns were off balance.

I don't know.. Shit.. I would need a year to think about who wins this one. lol.. To much skill in the ring.. I think the ring will collapse.

Linares would take advantage of Gamboas weak chin. Gamboa has a weak chin? I have never even seen him buzzed.