So...Gamboa. Opinions on his future please

[abadger]

I'm not too impressed. Slick and fast for sure... but he doesn't have a wealth of power, he doesn't really box or use his jab at all, I think somebody could decapitate him if they bothered throwing uppercuts, and he needs to learn some actual defense.

However, given the tools he has shown if he really focuses he could be the real deal.

edit: I wouldn't be shocked if in the future he would test positive for something illegal, whether it be coke or steroids. He also better move up in weight soon or get rid of a little bit of that muscle.

I agree with everything you say about this. I don't think he looks the type of fighter who is going to make the improvements. If he did, then he would have every chance of doing great things, although I don't think he is in the different class that some believe he is.

[Gareth Ivanovic]

Gamboa looked great offensively and his nickname fit at times, because he was like a cyclone sometimes preventing Jimenez from punching back. I have to give some credit to Jimenez he took a straight beating with his face all jacked up and he was game to fight. The thing about Gamboa is though I worry about him keeping his hands up, I felt before that he's reflexes and foot speed were so fast that he could overcome that, but tonight showed he can be vulnerable at times. I just see a better fighter with power possibly catching him since he keeps his hands so low. I agreed with Max somebody like Linares at this point would beat him, but give him a few more fights and he should be ready.

[Addison]

He reminded me of Naseem Hamed at times, it looked like he was playing around and times. He needs to take these fights serious, alot of people don't like that clowning around stuff.

That's a good comparison.