Man, I love Gamboa....

He went out like a soldier. Grabbed his nuts, and said, **** it......... ^^^^^^ This Gamboa went out like a soldier, no shame in that loss. Hope Gamboa can get more big fights at the lower weights, 135 isn't for him. I was rooting for Gamboa but Props to Crawford nice win for him

It's not that bad to lose, if you know you gave it your all, left it all in the ring. Gamboa has nothing to be ashamed of, in fact, he has probably gained more fans than before. It's an ok way to lose. Now, let him go back to the weight class where he belongs. He has lost virtually every physical attribute that he used as an advantage against his opponents. Everyone likes to emulate manny pacquiao's masterful climb to the weigh classes, they seem to forget that he is that only one guy that ever did it, no one ever did in the history of boxing. So good, that a fellow best boxer unfairly accused him that he was using a banned substance, just because he is that good.

Honestly, bro...I think Gamboa can still be an exciting fighter and all, but he may have blown his load. Jumping around in weight probably isn't a good thing, and there just isn't much happening at 130. Gamboa's inactivity had to be a factor in tonight's loss, although it didn't appear that way early. Yuri's conditioning was bad to the point that he started gassing in round four. Gamboa's crazy recklessness against a quality fighter, even when badly hurt, was just...crazy. Yuri's decision to train himself (let's face it, that's what was happening) was plain inadvisable. A lot of "woulda, coulda, shouldas" in my mind tonight. But isn't it always like that? :lol1: Sadly, that may be true. It's hard to say because I'm not even sure what his actual weight is at this stage. He is clearly too small for 135, but he's put the size on and in his early 30's I don't know if he can get it off without killing his body. Inactivity in the conditioning department was there, his movement slowed and he got more flat-footed but it didn't seem to be a problem in the actual skill side of things, he didn't show any ring rust and looked sharp. The recklessness is just waiting to explode out at any given moment, it got him hurt and instead of moving to clear his head, he went right at the bigger man and exchanged some more...crazy and costly, but it's his mind-set. All in all, I actually take many positives from tonight knowing that the talent is still all there along with the desire to fight. A few good decisions at this moment and I think he can still do good things.

Therein lies the rub. What worthwhile fights await at 130? Can Gamboa even get down to that weight comfortably? I saw him guzzling fluids immediately after weighing in on Friday. Yuri's career poses a lot of questions. That Rios fiasco has come back to bite him. The chickens have finally come home to roost.... Not many at 130 Although there is an intriguing one being held soon July 10th not too far from where I live. Yea I saw him guzzling Pedialite right after the weigh in. That's not a strict indicator that Gamboa can't make the 130 limit. At 5'5" and although 33 yrs, Yuri is a specimen that if with the right conditioning coach and trainer, can excel and achieve. The Rios fiasco! :lol1: Richard Abril is relevant thanks to it!

Gamboa is a warrior, but he is a flyweight olympic champion, not a lightweight. Arum keep puting cubans against bigger fighters so he can make his fake idols. Waay better than Crawford, but he got knocked out. Bobby first tried with Rios, and then crawford, if they dont take care, next will be rigondeaux against Mickey or some **** like that. Viva Gamboa.

Therein lies the rub. What worthwhile fights await at 130? Can Gamboa even get down to that weight comfortably? I saw him guzzling fluids immediately after weighing in on Friday. Yuri's career poses a lot of questions. That Rios fiasco has come back to bite him. The chickens have finally come home to roost.... He has a strange body. Arms and height way short for weight. Too muscular. Abs popping out. Weight doesn't correlate to rest of meusurements

Honestly, bro...I think Gamboa can still be an exciting fighter and all, but he may have blown his load. Jumping around in weight probably isn't a good thing, and there just isn't much happening at 130. Gamboa's inactivity had to be a factor in tonight's loss, although it didn't appear that way early. Yuri's conditioning was bad to the point that he started gassing in round four. Gamboa's crazy recklessness against a quality fighter, even when badly hurt, was just...crazy. Yuri's decision to train himself (let's face it, that's what was happening) was plain inadvisable A lot of "woulda, coulda, shouldas" in my mind tonight. But isn't it always like that? :lol1: When he got hurt his decision to simply trade with a bigger and stronger puncher was inexplicable. If you're going to go up in weight and fight a guy who is bigger in every way, you're supposed to be defensive and smart. Gamboa couldn't conceive he want hurting Crawford.

Crawford had a nice final hurrah at 135. The guys size/natural build definitely mattered here. I tried convincing myself that size wasn't much of a factor bf the fight but was obviously wrong. Gamboa should move down at least one class. Therein lies the rub. What worthwhile fights await at 130? Can Gamboa even get down to that weight comfortably? I saw him guzzling fluids immediately after weighing in on Friday. Yuri's career poses a lot of questions. That Rios fiasco has come back to bite him. The chickens have finally come home to roost....

Yep, agreed all around. I'm hoping 130 is possible, he'll still be a little small but I think his talent can cover a smaller size disparity. Shoot, tonight was a winnable fight even at 135 if he could have dialed back the recklessness a little. I'm hoping for some better decisions all around, if the right one's are made I think he can still own 130. Honestly, bro...I think Gamboa can still be an exciting fighter and all, but he may have blown his load. Jumping around in weight probably isn't a good thing, and there just isn't much happening at 130. Gamboa's inactivity had to be a factor in tonight's loss, although it didn't appear that way early. Yuri's conditioning was bad to the point that he started gassing in round four. Gamboa's crazy recklessness against a quality fighter, even when badly hurt, was just...crazy. Yuri's decision to train himself (let's face it, that's what was happening) was plain inadvisable. A lot of "woulda, coulda, shouldas" in my mind tonight. But isn't it always like that? :lol1:

If he must stay at 135 he needs to box and rely in his experience and IQ. He can start by getting a new trainer. Even Manny Pacquiao has toned it down and boxes smart now. He won't be as exciting but he will win and last longer. At age 33 and taking on bigger, younger fighters he has no business being reckless anymore. Crawford had a nice final hurrah at 135. The guys size/natural build definitely mattered here. I tried convincing myself that size wasn't much of a factor bf the fight but was obviously wrong. Gamboa should move down at least one class.

Gamboa's future is even more uncertain now than ever. He's too small for 135 and probably too big for 126. Yuri's been too inactive, and he's going on 33 years old. I feel that my worst fears regarding Gamboa have been realized. His career isn't over, but Yuri's best is probably behind him. I should feel sadder for him than I do, but there's no shame in the performance Gamboa put in tonight. With all due respect to Crawford, a prime P4P Gamboa puts his lights out. Yep, agreed all around. I'm hoping 130 is possible, he'll still be a little small but I think his talent can cover a smaller size disparity. Shoot, tonight was a winnable fight even at 135 if he could have dialed back the recklessness a little. I'm hoping for some better decisions all around, if the right one's are made I think he can still own 130.

If he must stay at 135 he needs to box and rely in his experience and IQ. He can start by getting a new trainer. Even Manny Pacquiao has toned it down and boxes smart now. He won't be as exciting but he will win and last longer. At age 33 and taking on bigger, younger fighters he has no business being reckless anymore. Can Gamboa reinvent himself? That's a big question. He was getting annihilated in there and still attempted to avoid shots with his hands at his sides. It's muscle memory. Yuri could get away with that to some extent with the smaller guys, like him; but the bigger, championship-caliber dudes will make him pay. Time will tell where Gamboa's career is going. But Yuri's time just might be up....

That's a pleasing element, despite all of those things he still showed flashes of greatness. He also showed he has the dog in him when needed, when it gets tough in there, he fights back. A smarter Gamboa would be a better Gamboa, but he still wants to fight in a pleasing manner, even if it costs him. Gamboa's future is even more uncertain now than ever. He's too small for 135 and probably too big for 126. Yuri's been too inactive, and he's going on 33 years old. I feel that my worst fears regarding Gamboa have been realized. His career isn't over, but Yuri's best is probably behind him. I should feel sadder for him than I do, but there's no shame in the performance Gamboa put in tonight. With all due respect to Crawford, a prime P4P Gamboa puts his lights out.

Call him a soldier all you want but the guy is clueless in the ring. No body movement, hands down, no jab, and continues to go toe to toe when he's clearly hurt. Being a soldier isn't going to win you a boxing fight at the highest level. He will continue to lose against elite fighters if he doesn't change his ways.

There's no telling with boxing. Gamboa looked so much better than I expected in the first three rounds. Then the facade started to crumble. I'm just glad Yuri went out on his shield. I think he truly believed the ref stopped the fight too early. :lol1: He probably does. Let's hope he realizes and corrects his mistakes, regardless of new trainer or not.

It's possible that Gamboa has outgrown 126, but is too small, sadly, for 135. Those three fucking years wasted.... SMH It was frightening to see Crawford absorb so many of Gamboa's shots. It's hard to say where Gamboa should go from here. Dropping a weight class to 130 would suit him though. I'd love to see him with a new trainer although Gamboa seems like his way of fighting is instilled in him and would be hard to correct. If he must stay at 135 he needs to box and rely in his experience and IQ. He can start by getting a new trainer. Even Manny Pacquiao has toned it down and boxes smart now. He won't be as exciting but he will win and last longer. At age 33 and taking on bigger, younger fighters he has no business being reckless anymore.

Agreed. Gamboa has obviously been training himself since he parted with his old coach, Salas. He's been terribly inactive, and too small for 135. It's a wonder he held up as long as he did versus Crawford. The guy's an idiot...but he's still my boy. That's a pleasing element, despite all of those things he still showed flashes of greatness. He also showed he has the dog in him when needed, when it gets tough in there, he fights back. A smarter Gamboa would be a better Gamboa, but he still wants to fight in a pleasing manner, even if it costs him.

If possible I would love to see him in this stacked featherweight division. If not most of those guys are big as it is and will be at 130 in no time. Gamboa vs Lomachenko, Gradovich, Walters, Donaire, Johnny, Mares, etc. Just makes so much sense for his career. It was frightening to see Crawford absorb so many of Gamboa's shots with ease. It's hard to say where Gamboa should go from here. Dropping a weight class to 130 would suit him though. I'd love to see him with a new trainer although Gamboa seems like his way of fighting is instilled in him and would be hard to correct.

Gamboa is a damn warrior. What a heart.

If possible I would love to see him in this stacked featherweight division. If not most of those guys are big as it is and will be at 130 in no time. Gamboa vs Lomachenko, Gradovich, Walters, Donaire, Johnny, Mares, etc. Just makes so much sense for his career. It's possible that Gamboa has outgrown 126, but is too small, sadly, for 135. Those three fucking years wasted.... SMH