Yuriorkis Gamboa vs Michael Farenas

Exactly. He's put on some more muscle since his last fight. His last fight against Ponce, he was like 138-139 on fight night, now he was a damn WW on fight night. I'd like to see him fight 3 times next year. In the Spring against a Salgado, to grab a title at 130 over a top fighter. In the summer against Vazquez. Than cap the year off against Broner, in the mega fight at 135. S**t I wouldn't mind seeing him go straight for Vazquez next. If the powers-that-be will allow it, I would be cool with a Broner fight at the end of 2013. I think Yuri needs two more fights to get ready, one of them at 135. I don't think Gamboa can get much more prepared than that. If he's not ready for Adrien by then, he might never be.

Gamboa weighed 148 the night of the fight. Exactly. He's put on some more muscle since his last fight. His last fight against Ponce, he was like 138-139 on fight night, now he was a damn WW on fight night. I'd like to see him fight 3 times next year. In the Spring against a Salgado, to grab a title at 130 over a top fighter. In the summer against Vazquez. Than cap the year off against Broner, in the mega fight at 135. S**t I wouldn't mind seeing him go straight for Vazquez next.

I really don't think Gamboa is staying at 130 too long, he looked big at 130. I think we could see him fight Vazquez next at 135, setting up a potential Gamboa-Broner fight. Damn I want that fight so bad next year. Gamboa weighed 148 the night of the fight.

I agree with that. I think this fight showed more that Farenas is a legitimate contender and a big player at 130 rather than Gamboa got exposed. Farenas is a high risk, low reward guy. That was a beautiful counter he lulled Gamboa on to, a fighter with a glass chin would not of got up from that. Just showed how great his conditioning is that was a tremendous shot, a finisher. In fact he landed several wicked shots that I feel would of taken any other/most guys out. I'm not sure why people are sh1tting on Gamboa for either, I don't think he has the best chin or defense in the world but when you're fighting top class opponents which I feel Farenas is, you're going to get hit & Farenas packs a big punch, hes called Hammer-fist for good reason lol. I still feel Gamboa beats anyone south of 135 & the only guy capable of perhaps testing/beating him is Broner. Gamboa took more shots in that fight than any other before it. I wasn't too crazy about it, but there was a bright side: Yuri answered (to my satisfaction, at least) any real questions about his beard. I mean, the guy obviously isn't granite chinned, but he can take a good shot well enough. His style and talent doesn't require him to take massive punishment. And I agree, 130 belongs to Gamboa. I also agree that 135 is where the challenges really present themselves, beginning with Broner.

He was off for 15 months. His timing was a bit off, that why he kept getting him by those rights. Give him a couple more fight before you write him off, he's looked excellent in the past.

I really don't think Gamboa is staying at 130 too long, he looked big at 130. I think we could see him fight Vazquez next at 135, setting up a potential Gamboa-Broner fight. Damn I want that fight so bad next year.

I gave Farenas credit even before the fight happened. Just because I expected Yuri to beat him bad doesn't mean I thought he sucked. I'll even go so far as to say I underestimated the man. Michael fought like a champ. He gave it his all and refused to be an "opponent". Farenas has good power, and it's not just reflected in his KO record. That guy can hurt anyone at 130 if he catches them right. I agree with that. I think this fight showed more that Farenas is a legitimate contender and a big player at 130 rather than Gamboa got exposed. Farenas is a high risk, low reward guy. That was a beautiful counter he lulled Gamboa on to, a fighter with a glass chin would not of got up from that. Just showed how great his conditioning is that was a tremendous shot, a finisher. In fact he landed several wicked shots that I feel would of taken any other/most guys out. I'm not sure why people are sh1tting on Gamboa for either, I don't think he has the best chin or defense in the world but when you're fighting top class opponents which I feel Farenas is, you're going to get hit & Farenas packs a big punch, hes called Hammer-fist for good reason lol. I still feel Gamboa beats anyone south of 135 & the only guy capable of perhaps testing/beating him is Broner.

People seem to forget Gamboa beat Ponce, Salido, and Solis. I'd love to see Gamboa fight Salgado next at 130, or hopefully Vazquez at 135 next. Who would've thought, back when the fight happened, that Salido would turn out to be Yuri's biggest win? Gamboa impressively handled perhaps the biggest badass in the featherweight division. Ponce De Leon was target practice. Gamboa made him look like he was standing still. (Yeah, the same Ponce that Broner almost lost to.) And Yuri tore through Solis, a pretty respectable fighter, like a Cuban missile through butter. Bring on anyone at 130 next. Gamboa just got twelve good rounds in against a decent fighter. He's ready.

How is Farenas a bum/no hoper? I told you, he is no stepping stone. He is no bum! He is a very respectable fighter in his own right that gives it his heart & soul everytime. He put up a great effort, why is nobody giving him any credit? Good win for Gamboa and a solid test which IMO should of been expected considering the lay off and the fact Farenas is undeniably a quality operator who in my honest opinion knocks out a lot of those top 130lbers. I gave Farenas credit even before the fight happened. Just because I expected Yuri to beat him bad doesn't mean I thought he sucked. I'll even go so far as to say I underestimated the man. Michael fought like a champ. He gave it his all and refused to be an "opponent". Farenas has good power, and it's not just reflected in his KO record. That guy can hurt anyone at 130 if he catches them right.

How is Farenas a bum/no hoper? I told you, he is no stepping stone. He is no bum! He is a very respectable fighter in his own right that gives it his heart & soul everytime. He put up a great effort, why is nobody giving him any credit? Good win for Gamboa and a solid test which IMO should of been expected considering the lay off and the fact Farenas is undeniably a quality operator who in my honest opinion knocks out a lot of those top 130lbers.

People seem to forget Gamboa beat Ponce, Salido, and Solis. I'd love to see Gamboa fight Salgado next at 130, or hopefully Vazquez at 135 next.

Gamboa is overrated he goes life and death with journeymen Can't really deny this... Gamboa got knocked down by a no hoper.

How did you guys feel about Gamboa returning to the ring after 15 month layoff?? Gamboa is one of my favorite fighters! I thought he put on a very exciting fight! Though it was apparent he had some ring rust, I thought it was a great great. I was watching the fight at a Buffalo Wild Wings, and it was packed and maybe 2 or 3 people even knew who Gamboa was, by the end of the fight, everyone was cheering and excited for El Ciclon!! I thought it was a great warmup fight for Gamboa to take on a very talented Michael Farenas! GAMBOAWAR! Also, how did you guys feel about 50 cent's entrance? I've been saying for YEARS Boxing needs more theatrics..in the US specifically, since the Klitschkos have epic entrances at every fight! But 50 cent recently talked about this... I've already written extensively on this subject, so I'll make similar comments brief. I thought Gamboa looked pretty good, everything considered. He fought a decent and determined opponent after a long layoff. I think Yuri will look better in his next outing. I watched the fight in a crowded sports bar. It was loud, and I could barely hear the announcers or "50's" show. The show was visually nice, but they kept flashing "Fitty's" name on the screen, not Gamboa's. I thought they should've put Yuri's name up there with "50's". After all, it's supposed to be a promotion, right? For what it's worth, I heard a couple of people knocking Gamboa and supporting Farenas. It was clear they didn't know either fighter, but they seemed not to like Gamboa's cocky demeanor and rooted for the apparent underdog instead. I'm glad you got another take where you were.

I agree, that was the first time ive seen Gamboa fall due to the other guy..usually he hits the canvas due to being off balance or something. He just needs to stop underestimating his opponents. yeah he's another version of amir khan.. very talented.. speed and power.. but he has a very delicate soft spot that could spell doomsday for for him.. just stay away from puncher and for that gamboa aint getting a spot p4p rankings.

I agree, that was the first time ive seen Gamboa fall due to the other guy..usually he hits the canvas due to being off balance or something. He just needs to stop underestimating his opponents. Whilst taking a punch in the process.

Gamboa has an appealing style, but will suffer a loss pretty soon if he keeps getting dropped the way he did on Saturday. I agree, that was the first time ive seen Gamboa fall due to the other guy..usually he hits the canvas due to being off balance or something. He just needs to stop underestimating his opponents.

Same old Gamboa. Flashy, explosive, inconsistent. Rocked multiple times and put down hard by a complete unknown.

Gamboa is overrated he goes life and death with journeymen ninja, he gives the appearance of going life and death... he has the ability to completely dominate fighters...however those fights turn out boring as hell. I like him because he takes risks and he is careless...and he ALWAYS comes back from mistakes and comes back from anything pretty much.

How did you guys feel about Gamboa returning to the ring after 15 month layoff?? Gamboa is one of my favorite fighters! I thought he put on a very exciting fight! Though it was apparent he had some ring rust, I thought it was a great great. I was watching the fight at a Buffalo Wild Wings, and it was packed and maybe 2 or 3 people even knew who Gamboa was, by the end of the fight, everyone was cheering and excited for El Ciclon!! I thought it was a great warmup fight for Gamboa to take on a very talented Michael Farenas! GAMBOAWAR! Also, how did you guys feel about 50 cent's entrance? I've been saying for YEARS Boxing needs more theatrics..in the US specifically, since the Klitschkos have epic entrances at every fight! But 50 cent recently talked about this "You have to merge music culture with (boxing) and develop cards that are exciting for more than 36 minutes maximum," said 50 Cent. "We should take away the main event, say the whole show is the main event. They should make cards that are exciting enough for us to watch the entire show. You see arenas that you sit down and you feel like it probably didn't sell out until 36 minutes before it's over, then the whole place is full. "(We should) use some of the theatrics that you see in WWE and bringing them into a sport that doesn't have a question mark -- we know boxing is real. We don't say 'is that real?' like wrestling. If you add those different elements to it you can offer something that would be entertaining enough to watch the entire show." I think 50 Cent has a lot to offer the boxing world! Also, gonna update my highlight video i made of Gamboa soon! But check out the one I made a while back. Gamboa has an appealing style, but will suffer a loss pretty soon if he keeps getting dropped the way he did on Saturday.