Arum and HBO plan on Matching up Rios-Gamboa by Jan 28th!

Ditto.... too much boxing ability against a crude come forward fighter war bam bam:boxing:

I think this fight would look like the first few rounds of Rios-Acosta but for 12 rounds Ditto.... too much boxing ability against a crude come forward fighter

Impossible... too soon... plus rios can't make 130 Come on. Believe in something. And the fight would be at 135.

Impossible... too soon... plus rios can't make 130

wow!!! war!!!!

Gamboa gets KO'd in 5-8, no way is he winning this fight. And I'm not hating, been watching Gamboa since he was under 10 fights.

Yes it is. He didn't look amazing vs Salido. How will he look vs SalidoX10 Interesting choice. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ jc

I think this fight would look like the first few rounds of Rios-Acosta but for 12 rounds

If Gamboa can keep the speed and power he has at 126 when he moves to 135, he should be ok. But 9 pounds is a lot of weight, and against a much bigger, stronger opponent. I would have preferref they move him up slowly or let Donaire make his way to 126lb. ^^^yeah I dunno, Gamboa is a freak of nature, but that 9 pounds is a lot to put on immediately. He might do like Manny and not actually hit the limit immediately, might weigh in at 132 so it doesn't slow him down too much. Good Sh*t nonetheless.

that is a big jump up in weight for gamboa Yes it is. He didn't look amazing vs Salido. How will he look vs SalidoX10 Interesting choice.

jesus thinks it should be on may 5 jc

that is a big jump up in weight for gamboa

No way that happens, far too short of a turn around. They should try and do it in late March, much more realistic.

Juanma-Garcia should be on the undercard.

Gamboa doesnt have much in the tank, all of his decisions have shown he isn't nearly the same fighter late. Rios just gets stronger. Aside from that, its a mismatch in everyway IMO, rios just too big, too strong, too powerful. Why isn't Mikey getting a crack at Gamboa? pffft seriously, what the fuck is wrong with arum? that's the perfect fight to do.

Hopefully it will start the year off better than Bradley-Alexander.

Gamboa doesnt have much in the tank, all of his decisions have shown he isn't nearly the same fighter late. Rios just gets stronger. Aside from that, its a mismatch in everyway IMO, rios just too big, too strong, too powerful. Why isn't Mikey getting a crack at Gamboa? pffft

this would be crazy to happen. i would favor rios on size alone but i'd be rooting for gamboa deep down. tough tough fight for gamboa, can't see him winning this fight in january.

idk about bam bam fighting 6 weeks later.Hope he dont overwork himself. Hopefully they can make the fight.

If Gamboa can keep the speed and power he has at 126 when he moves to 135, he should be ok. But 9 pounds is a lot of weight, and against a much bigger, stronger opponent. I would have preferref they move him up slowly or let Donaire make his way to 126lb. These are major concerns. One would think something's gotta give. Gamboa's got amazing natural speed and athleticism. I believe he'll keep those gifts going forward. I don't see his power necessarily carrying, though. I'm sure he'll still be able to get your attention, but he won't have the same effect on 135 pounders as he did against featherweights. On the flip side, Yuri just might be able to take a heavier punch. We'll have to wait until "El Ciclon's" meeting with Rios to find out the answer to those questions. Looks like we might not have to wait too long!