Prime “fresh off the raft” gamboa vs Loma. Who you got?

Yuriorkis FTW

I'm not sure the degree of difficulty between Gamboa and Loma NOW. I'd be interested to see. I’m pretty sure you were one of those that were highly critical of Loma when it was speculated they may fight 2-3 years ago now all of a sudden a 3 years older Gamboa having lost to a journeyman by TKO and a gift vs. Sosa is somehow a beast? Insanity.

Loma is the sonned. Salido is his Papi. The Uber driver showed the hype job that the pros aren't little boys in the amateurs. BS and you know it hardcore fan.

Well do you believe in “element of surprise”? Fighters like GGG, Gamboa, Andy Ruiz and even Jaime Munguia had this at one point till they stepped in the lime light and their weaknesses wear exposed??? Gamboa I believe had a good chance vs Loma I don’t think that Gamboa was ever properly exposed. His chin was always suspect, but he wasn’t stopped until he moved up against the much larger Crawford. Toss up fight versus Lomachenko, in my opinion. Would’ve been a real fan pleaser.

Nope, I remember that. But I don’t believe in triangle theories. Besides, Loma fought Salido in only his second pro fight. I think that it’s difficult to choose between prime Gamboa and today’s Lomachenko. Would’ve been great to see; that’s for sure. Well do you believe in “element of surprise”? Fighters like GGG, Gamboa, Andy Ruiz and even Jaime Munguia had this at one point till they stepped in the lime light and their weaknesses wear exposed??? Gamboa I believe had a good chance vs Loma

Being dropped by bum ass Linares surely doesn't make him have a good chin lol. He clearly has some glass he's protecting. Even made the excuse that 135lbs. is more than his natural weight but he rehydrates like a 135lber. Dude..again bruh your arms are wayyyyy to short for you to be trying to hug the moon all the way from earth with this horse sht you are trying to make reality. Go watch the replay of his getting knocked down, look at his feet. I’m going to let you redeem the respect I’ve had for you as a fellow boxing fan..if not just tell me and I’ll ignore your posts going forth. We all know what happened and it wasn’t what you are trying to sell it as..

Right. Me and my brother were trying to psyche up for this Tank fight remembering just like u said that a blown up Gamboa had a good fight and even hurt Crawford. I think the world of Crawford so it nice to be able to give Yuriorkis the credit. He still has fast hands, I just wish they weren’t so dang short. His chin is out there and we know it’s not granite. I hope Tank missing weight at first implies that he might not be in the best shape instead of just being too big for Gamboa. Even in a loss I hope there’s a tip of the hat for Gamboas performance. That’s my hope, that Gamboa deliver a respectable performance. He’s obviously not given any shot at winning by those in the know.

Are you forgetting Gamboa whooped Salido long before Salido whooped Loma? Nope, I remember that. But I don’t believe in triangle theories. Besides, Loma fought Salido in only his second pro fight. I think that it’s difficult to choose between prime Gamboa and today’s Lomachenko. Would’ve been great to see; that’s for sure.

One beat Salido and one was sonned by Salido :rofl:. Both have weak chins. I would've favored Gamboa at one point in time. I still :rofl: at Crawford being put on queer street by inactive and blown up Gamboa. Right. Me and my brother were trying to psyche up for this Tank fight remembering just like u said that a blown up Gamboa had a good fight and even hurt Crawford. I think the world of Crawford so it nice to be able to give Yuriorkis the credit. He still has fast hands, I just wish they weren’t so dang short. His chin is out there and we know it’s not granite. I hope Tank missing weight at first implies that he might not be in the best shape instead of just being too big for Gamboa. Even in a loss I hope there’s a tip of the hat for Gamboas performance.

Would’ve been a great fight. Tough call. Gamboa hit very hard back then. Fast as lightning and crazy athletic. Loma is more skilled and more defensively responsible. Nice fantasy matchup. Are you forgetting Gamboa whooped Salido long before Salido whooped Loma?

Loma would have sonned him!

Im going to have to go with the cerebral fighter over the athletically gifted one. Loma wins....

What's a good fight to see prime gamboa, I didn't pay much attention to lower weights(still don't so much) back then

Yeah he was a bad ass before someone caught on to his style, but before that he could have whooped anyone Yeah..:before 50 got him..

Loma has a better boxing brain and can adjust well in fights..Gamboa is pure natural talent but seems to lack real IQ IMO

I'm not sure the degree of difficulty between Gamboa and Loma NOW. I'd be interested to see.

I think Loma wins. He is the better, gamer, tougher and more dependable fighter and a more skilled boxer with a better chin in my opinion. I think he is considered by many as an all time great right now and will be remembered that way. Gamboa tends to lose the big fights to the top guys and I am sure he won't last long with Tank.

gamboa>salido>loma and soon tank>gamboa>salido>loma True, top to bottom.

One beat Salido and one was sonned by Salido :rofl:. Both have weak chins. I would've favored Gamboa at one point in time. I still :rofl: at Crawford being put on queer street by inactive and blown up Gamboa. Lomachenko has a weak chin..that’s quite the reach...

it would have been a hell of a fight, if Gamboa could hurt Loma early he would have done him in, but even when he was young and had those extraordinary reflexes, he wasn't that disciplined and tried to make it a street fight whenever he got hit, I think Loma would wait for his opening and made him pay, Loma late tko or wide decision.