Lomachenko might be moving up to 135 but should he stay at 130 and unify?

It seems like there is a lot of people that would still be interested in seeing a Loma-Gamboa fight. I would like to see Gamboa make a comeback first. I don't even know why he signed with some random promoter. No news have been heard from him since he signed, in March, I think it was. It's a shame how this guys career went. It seemed like a lot of people were behind him and he was one of the reasons why his career went the way it did imo. I wouldn't mind Loma-Gamboa, especially if Gamboa can have a comeback not just fighting once a year like he has been doing for quite some time. I wouldn't even mind if Gamboa has a comeback at 135 instead of 130. I never thought he belonged at 135, but he did extremely well against Crawford who is a huge Lightweight. He swept the first four rounds imo and he had his moments in the last few rounds, hurting Terence a few times. I don't see why he wouldn't be able to handle a Crolla or a Linares tbh. I think I heard Gamboa said with this inactivity and his age he may feel more comfortable at 135 anyway. I just think there would be more room for him at 135 than 130 at the moment, but who wouldn't want to see him in the mix at 130? So it depends what he wants to do, but him and his promoter have to keep him active for now. He doesn't have to fight 4-5 times a year, but he can't sit out either. Voted for chasing greatness, but if he wants to stay and unify the 130 division, then I have no problem with that. See, he already showed that he has balls by moving up to 130 and earn the the title in the ring. The first guy to add 3 or 4 major belts at 130 will be first REAL lineal champion since 2008 Wow i predicted this **** exactly . Does that mean he's a lineal? Since he was 1 at 130 and Walters 2

He already signed with a promoter some no name from Spain http://www.boxingscene.com/yuriorkis-gamboa-bb-promotions-details-their-agreement--102687 Interesting stuff. Looks like Gamboa will have more control and about time too. This is basically make or break time for him now, he is 30+, has spent years in the wilderness and his natural speed will not last much longer.

Damn, I didn't know that. I'll be happy if Gamboa gets with a good promoter. There are still better fights than Linares imo, even with Gamboa out. He already signed with a promoter some no name from Spain http://www.boxingscene.com/yuriorkis-gamboa-bb-promotions-details-their-agreement--102687

I am a big Gamboa fan, I think he has to sit out until September that's when his 50 cent contract ends Damn, I didn't know that. I'll be happy if Gamboa gets with a good promoter. There are still better fights than Linares imo, even with Gamboa out.

It seems like there is a lot of people that would still be interested in seeing a Loma-Gamboa fight. I would like to see Gamboa make a comeback first. I don't even know why he signed with some random promoter. No news have been heard from him since he signed, in March, I think it was. It's a shame how this guys career went. It seemed like a lot of people were behind him and he was one of the reasons why his career went the way it did imo. I wouldn't mind Loma-Gamboa, especially if Gamboa can have a comeback not just fighting once a year like he has been doing for quite some time. I wouldn't even mind if Gamboa has a comeback at 135 instead of 130. I never thought he belonged at 135, but he did extremely well against Crawford who is a huge Lightweight. He swept the first four rounds imo and he had his moments in the last few rounds, hurting Terence a few times. I don't see why he wouldn't be able to handle a Crolla or a Linares tbh. I think I heard Gamboa said with this inactivity and his age he may feel more comfortable at 135 anyway. I just think there would be more room for him at 135 than 130 at the moment, but who wouldn't want to see him in the mix at 130? So it depends what he wants to do, but him and his promoter have to keep him active for now. He doesn't have to fight 4-5 times a year, but he can't sit out either. Gamboa is still a better fighter than Linares, so he most def gets credit. His manager is an idiot. I am a big Gamboa fan, I think he has to sit out until September that's when his 50 cent contract ends

You would give loma more credit for fighting someone that fought over a year and a half ago? Over Linares? That's what his manager klimas said he only wanted to fight for belts. And I said Walters fight is cool without the belt. Gamboa is still a better fighter than Linares, so he most def gets credit. His manager is an idiot.

Voted for chasing greatness, but if he wants to stay and unify the 130 division, then I have no problem with that. See, he already showed that he has balls by moving up to 130 and earn the the title in the ring.

The first guy to add 3 or 4 major belts at 130 will be first REAL lineal champion since 2008

It seems like there is a lot of people that would still be interested in seeing a Loma-Gamboa fight. I would like to see Gamboa make a comeback first. I don't even know why he signed with some random promoter. No news have been heard from him since he signed, in March, I think it was. It's a shame how this guys career went. It seemed like a lot of people were behind him and he was one of the reasons why his career went the way it did imo. I wouldn't mind Loma-Gamboa, especially if Gamboa can have a comeback not just fighting once a year like he has been doing for quite some time. I wouldn't even mind if Gamboa has a comeback at 135 instead of 130. I never thought he belonged at 135, but he did extremely well against Crawford who is a huge Lightweight. He swept the first four rounds imo and he had his moments in the last few rounds, hurting Terence a few times. I don't see why he wouldn't be able to handle a Crolla or a Linares tbh. I think I heard Gamboa said with this inactivity and his age he may feel more comfortable at 135 anyway. I just think there would be more room for him at 135 than 130 at the moment, but who wouldn't want to see him in the mix at 130? So it depends what he wants to do, but him and his promoter have to keep him active for now. He doesn't have to fight 4-5 times a year, but he can't sit out either.

Why is Gamboa irrelevant? Even in the twilight of his career he is more relevant than Russell was back when they fought or Martinez is now. A belt shouldn't need to get in the way of a Walters fight, that's plain stupid. You think a midget lightweight is better than the guys I mentioned? Especially with the legacy Donaire had? Not to mention a belt. Edit: I just don't understand modern day boxing fans. Just to stop their guy from having a tough fight they will **** all over great match ups and actually call for inferior match ups. Bloody hell. You would give loma more credit for fighting someone that fought over a year and a half ago? Over Linares? That's what his manager klimas said he only wanted to fight for belts. And I said Walters fight is cool without the belt.

Gamboa irrelevant Donaire is over the hill and shot Leo is with Haymon Walters is cool but he doesn't have a belt Atleast at 135 he can fight Linares or Zacalatn for a belt Why is Gamboa irrelevant? Even in the twilight of his career he is more relevant than Russell was back when they fought or Martinez is now. A belt shouldn't need to get in the way of a Walters fight, that's plain stupid. You think a midget lightweight is better than the guys I mentioned? Especially with the legacy Donaire had? Not to mention a belt. Edit: I just don't understand modern day boxing fans. Just to stop their guy from having a tough fight they will **** all over great match ups and actually call for inferior match ups. Bloody hell.

Now, in terms of what Loma should do, it would be best for his legacy and his development to stay at 130 and unify the titles and/or fight opponents such as Gamboa, Donaire, LSC, Walters, Uchiyama (if he can come back) etc. Those are far better fights from a legacy point of view than moving to lightweight and fighting Zlaticanin for a belt. It would also help Lomas development, especially a Salido rematch, to fight tough opponents and learn more tricks and tools in the pro game. Otherwise, he will just end up as the next Broner, winning paper titles in different weight divisions without any real historical context. Gamboa irrelevant Donaire is over the hill and shot Leo is with Haymon Walters is cool but he doesn't have a belt Atleast at 135 he can fight Linares or Zacalatn for a belt

id be satisfied with either of those fights. There are other fun fights like Miura or Salido, but if he is growing out of the division id rather his last fight there be a title match vs the guys you mentioned. Especially Walters. :boxing: I kinda don't want him to fight salido because he doesn't have a belt I think it's cool how loma is only looking for belts

Now, in terms of what Loma should do, it would be best for his legacy and his development to stay at 130 and unify the titles and/or fight opponents such as Gamboa, Donaire, LSC, Walters, Uchiyama (if he can come back) etc. Those are far better fights from a legacy point of view than moving to lightweight and fighting Zlaticanin for a belt. It would also help Lomas development, especially a Salido rematch, to fight tough opponents and learn more tricks and tools in the pro game. Otherwise, he will just end up as the next Broner, winning paper titles in different weight divisions without any real historical context.

boxer plans to make a single defense at super featherweight and then wants to target the lightweight limit of 135-pounds for yet another world title. "Seriously, we're thinking about it before his tenth fight," Klimas said of moving up to lightweight and fighting for a title. "We want to do one defense at 130 and then we might go to 135 division just to make more history. Ten fights or less, titles in three different weight classes." I think it's great lomachenko is willing to move up and face great opposition. But do you think he should first try to unify first like another boxer (not mentioning any names) or should he continue what he's doing moving up and continue chasing greatneas What great opposition will he face at 135lb?

Good question . I think beating anyone of Walters pedraza or a vargas is good enough then move up cool? id be satisfied with either of those fights. There are other fun fights like Miura or Salido, but if he is growing out of the division id rather his last fight there be a title match vs the guys you mentioned. Especially Walters. :boxing:

Why move up? 130 has more interesting fights than 135. Lightweight is a wasteland right now. Because he wants to make history. IT Says SO IN the article that's what his manager said

Why move up? 130 has more interesting fights than 135. Lightweight is a wasteland right now.

After that impressive KO of Rocky Martinez, I think he'll be staying at 130 for a while.

Both are respectable moves if he fights decent opponents.