Gamboa needs a bigger fight he gets nothing out of beating Crawford but some respect from 10% of the population in some boxing forum -_- must be nice being a cash cow you get the easiest fights for the most money picking on vulnerable ss crappy champions everyone else gets put in with rocky for peanuts.
LOL, Arum almost set up 50 last time by convincing him to put Yuri in with Farenas. That was not an easy fight by any stretch. Bob has years more experience in matchmaking on 50, nothing against him, but I always question when Arum is ready and willing to put his guys out there like that, he must think highly of Crawford ability. For me, Crawford seems too big for Gamboa. He's got the WW/JMW length already going for him and he knows how to use it, he gets great extension on his shots. He's long enough to get to Gamboa on his way out of range. And looks like he's got the foundation for a complete game, and is still improving. I can't keep giving Gamboa the pass based on his athleticism, he's in the early 30's now and it's only a matter of time before the reflexes depreciate a tad...I didn't like his energy in his last fight. Pretty competitive matchup against Crawford even at this young stage
50 cent sucks as a promoter if he makes this fight.
Gamboa was on the p4p list as early as last year. Now he's fighting on undercards against prospects? He's undefeated and in his prime. He shouldn't be used as a stepping stone.
Well put,,,
totally make or break for both guys....
This would be a make or break fight for Gamboa but not for Crawford. Crawford can become a instant star with a win but a loss is only a minor setback. He's only 25 years old. A loss would not stop him from becoming a future star.
Arum doesn't wanna sacrifice is next top investment(Garcia) to Gamboa, this is low reward high risk fight for Gamboa. If I was 50 I will accept the fight with Crawford but with a guarantee fight with Mikey Garcia if he beats Crawford.
Please please happen! This would be a solid test for Gamboa that would make or break either of them. Perfect fight. I agree with you man. I like both these fighters the same it's a 50/50 fight going in which are the type of fight I like watching.
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