Bad year of boxing for these fighters in 2012 who will have a better year in 2013?

I hope 50 cent works with GBP and makes Gamboa vs Broner next year.

Gamboa needs to get his s**t together outside the ring to fight inside the ring.

I'll say Khan based on him being a somewhat decent draw. He can rebound to a bigger UK fight against either Brook or Hatton. He might not be at "the top of the sport" but he'll be solid. Gary Russell Jr. is another good option. I have no faith in Gamboa. His contract situation is "sorted out" he's just an idiot who signed with 50 cent and left Top Rank. What's even more funny is now he'll probably end up on some TR undercard

So Gamboa's leading the votes.

I imagine Russell jr won't be stepping it up to the biggest names just yet so he''ll probably win all his fights next year.

No JuanMa votes. The guy needs a better trainer to make him box more and not rely on his power to win fights. He needs to win more rounds and the KO's will come defense needs improvement too.

Gamboa has the most potential for a breakout year - IDK what is going on with the promotional thing but he still maintains the upside he's had. I voted Khan for now because he's getting the jump on 2013 by fitting in one more fight this year. If things go well he will probably be back in a pretty decent fight early/mid-year depending on how his trainer feels...they might take a string of quick adjustment fights before getting back in the championship mix but knowing Khan he will be talking up the biggest fight available in the meantime. i think he will be willing/have to take the highest risk fight on your list to get the most reward in 2013, in a division that has plenty of matchups to be made. but some of it will depend on Virgil Hunter to reign in Khan's delusions. Ortiz/Mayweather fighter/trainer combo will be classic tv

Kudos for an original thread. I think Gamboa is ready to explode as soon as his contract situation is sorted out.

G Russell is the future. short reach though

I voted for Gamboa. What a waste of prime in 2012. He needs to turn it around in 2013.