Gamboa wouldn't beat Juarez let alone Chris John...
Gamboa should fight Juarez, that would be an excellent step and test so everyone has a better idea where he's at right now.
As crazy as it sounds :
I like John by stoppage , i think Gamboa is not too difficuilt to hit and John is a level he's never faced before , although it would not suprise me if Gamboa scored an early TKO .
But overall i like John by stoppage around 9 !!!!!!!
Right now probably Chris John. Nothing to do with Chris John it's more to do with Gamboa's defense and ability to take punches worries me.
Gamboa offensively murders him, but i'm not sure if he's ready yet, maybe in a few more fights.
Either way i would love to see this and would be rooting for Gamboa all the way he has potential.
Gamboa would beat him, i believe he's the best fighter of the division. Better boxing ability and better punching power.
I think someone with good power and short straight punches has a good shot of shocking Gamboa but Gamboa has the ability to beat most if not all in his division IMO.
Gamboa beats him, John wins by dec. in his home country
Triangle theory isn't worth anything but, Gamboa IMO would outwork and likely stop Juarez.. I know Gamboa is vulnerable to sharp shots when he squares up but neither John or Juarez seems to have the firepower to exploit that.
Id actually take Gamboa... not a whitewash, not an easy fight... but I would probably favor Gamboa... even though Chris John has been thoroughly tested more than Gamboa... I just feel that if the two step into the ring, Gamboa is going to be a problem.
Gamboa gets dropped but he takes punches well and keeps coming.. John doesn't punch very big and he appears to fade down the stretch and is capable of being hurt. I think this could be a good fight. I'd lean toward Gamboa slightly if this went down. Gamboa also throws a lot so he could potentially win on points as well.
Id actually take Gamboa... not a whitewash, not an easy fight... but I would probably favor Gamboa... even though Chris John has been thoroughly tested more than Gamboa... I just feel that if the two step into the ring, Gamboa is going to be a problem.
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