Broner is set or should be set to fight Richar Abril (17-3-1 w/8 KOs) for the WBC Lightweight title on February 16th, 2013.
Will he win bwo KO/TKO? He's on a five fight KO streak as it is. Time for him to step it up! What’s more interesting;
Broner vs Donair at 130 (assuming Broner makes weight)
Broner vs Gamboa at 135 (assuming Broner makes weight)
Broner vs JMM at 140 (never happens but let’s pretend)
Who beats him or gives him one hell of a fight and why?
How about some realistic options?
We know JMM wouldn't happen as he's at the end of his carrer and gains nothing fighting Broner.
However I think IF Broner could land it, it would be a great test win lose draw.
Broner could face Donair if he moved up. Gamboa could as well. Bob won't hold him back and if money is to be made, 50 will make it.
He has a lot of options but not too many that I think would give him a test. He's proven himself IMO but now needs to step it up once again.
It's only a matter of time before he hits 140 where a lot of big names come into play (I'm thinking 2014).
Out of the 3 you listed I like Gamboa. That fight will be fireworks.
But for me, in 2013 I want him to fight at least 3 out of the 4 of Abril, Vasquez, Gamboa and Burns. It would be even better if he can fight all four over the next 12-18 months.
2014 is the year it's time for him to step up. But we have a whole year of fights to be made for next year so who knows who will be on top of the division at that point in time.
Gamoa will be fireworks for sure (if it happens). He has a lot of options and I think his year will be 2014. He will be rightfully on the P4P list by then IMO.
He beats Abril by TKO/Ref Stoppage.
vs. Donaire: Broner easy. Donaire fights smaller guys who he can rocked with the left hook. He fights Broner a guy who's bigger, stronger, just as fast and packs just as much power. He'll negate that left hook and eat Nonito alive.
vs. Gamboa: Interesting matchup as Gamboa has speed and power on his side. But I still think Broner takes him. Gamboa has a suspect chin and Broner will check it. And Broner is a helluva finisher. Broner via KO.
vs. JMM: Marquez a few years ago I'd pick him EASY. Right now, Marquez has slowed down considerably so I have Broner via decision. He won't knock him out as Marquez will still be firing back with counters, but he can play it safe and coast to a decision. Marquez will get knocked down once or twice trying to deal with the speed. Broner UD/corner stoppage.
Dangerous fights for Broner are Matthysse, Bradley, Rios, Garcia, and Malignaggi (just seeing if you're paying attention).
Or maybe while he's dealing with Abril, Burns could fight Vasquez and then the winners could fight in the last quarter of 2013.
Burns is having a stay busy fight in January so there's no need.
The winner of Broner-Abril might aswell face Burns right away.
Abril may be difficult to KO or TKO, so I'm not expecting much from that fight other than Broner beating him convincingly. I doubt he can make 130 any more. I think he should continue fighting at 130 and fight as many champions or top notch fighters there before moving up to 140. No need to rush it. He will get to the better fights before you know it.
His next fight's in February against Abril, it seems.
Burns is fighting in Jan so they can meet up in what? April/May?
That leaves over half the year left for Vasquez and perhaps even sneak another fight in there at the end.
That's what I would be trying if I was his team and what I'm hoping for as a fan.
Broner needs to clean out 135 as quick as he possibly can.
Or maybe while he's dealing with Abril, Burns could fight Vasquez and then the winners could fight in the last quarter of 2013.
im not interested in seeing broner fight 130/135 guys.he is clearly to big for those classes even if he can make those weights for a few hours.would much rather see him vs rios
It's very possible. All he has to do is fight every 3-4 months and he'll be able to fit Abril/Burns/Vasquez in.
His next fight's in February against Abril, it seems.
Burns is fighting in Jan so they can meet up in what? April/May?
That leaves over half the year left for Vasquez and perhaps even sneak another fight in there at the end.
That's what I would be trying if I was his team and what I'm hoping for as a fan.
Broner needs to clean out 135 as quick as he possibly can.
I'm with you.
I want to see Abril, Burns, Vasquez and then hopefully Gamboa.
Wishful thinking for 1 year but It's possible.
It's very possible. All he has to do is fight every 3-4 months and he'll be able to fit Abril/Burns/Vasquez in.
I would like to see him fight gamboa and vasquez before moving up to 140. Gamboa fight would be fireworks. Vasquez fight would be interesting because I think vasquez movement would give broner fits.
Now 140 is a different ball game. A lot of killers in that division.
Out of the 3 you listed I like Gamboa. That fight will be fireworks.
But for me, in 2013 I want him to fight at least 3 out of the 4 of Abril, Vasquez, Gamboa and Burns. It would be even better if he can fight all four over the next 12-18 months.
2014 is the year it's time for him to step up. But we have a whole year of fights to be made for next year so who knows who will be on top of the division at that point in time.
I'm with you.
I want to see Abril, Burns, Vasquez and then hopefully Gamboa.
Wishful thinking for 1 year but It's possible.
Out of the 3 you listed I like Gamboa. That fight will be fireworks.
But for me, in 2013 I want him to fight at least 3 out of the 4 of Abril, Vasquez, Gamboa and Burns. It would be even better if he can fight all four over the next 12-18 months.
2014 is the year it's time for him to step up. But we have a whole year of fights to be made for next year so who knows who will be on top of the division at that point in time.