how good is gamboa?

**J_CON** · 07-20-2008, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by jamesc

how highly do you rate gamboa? ive only seen him blast a few guys out in one round so i cant really make a good judgement.

surprised me to find out hes 28...i hope him and khan fight before hes in his 30's.....

Khan? Khan is a joke.

**S.G.** · 07-20-2008, 11:17 AM

i think he's 26, not 28?

and he looks good, but i don't think he'll quite make it to that top, top level mainly because of his defense

**T-97** · 07-20-2008, 11:18 AM

He is 28 because of his extensive amateur career. He is a very talented fighter, and has the skills to be a top fighter and world champion. However, he keelps his hands around his waist most of the time and it will probably cause him problems when he steps up unless he changes it.

**El Dominicano** · 07-20-2008, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by jamesc

how highly do you rate gamboa? ive only seen him blast a few guys out in one round so i cant really make a good judgement.

surprised me to find out hes 28...i hope him and khan fight before hes in his 30's.....

He is a really good fighter but if he choses to leave himself open he will get K.O'd. He doesn't put his hands up. He is like RJJ, he depends on his speed and reflexes to avoid being hit. Not that he shouldn't depend on it, but he should add PUTTNG HIS HANDS UP WITH IT.

**Reggie Miller** · 07-20-2008, 11:19 AM

isn't khan a lightweight?

**S.G.** · 07-20-2008, 11:20 AM

Originally posted by The Underboss

isn't khan a lightweight?

yeah, and a pretty big lightweight too...

**T-97** · 07-20-2008, 11:20 AM

Originally posted by The Underboss

isn't khan a lightweight?

Yea he is, and a bloody big one as well. I think he will end up at 140 at least.

**bestboxingonly** · 07-20-2008, 11:20 AM

hes very good and he should start fighting some top dog cuz hes already old. Fight Valero or Linares then Guzman then Pacquiao. No more bum squad plz. the guy is old enough. k?

**Silencers** · 07-20-2008, 11:21 AM

Gamboa is 26 which is still relatively old to start a pro boxing career but it's because he had a very long amateur career in Cuba.

He has a lot of potential, it's hard to say if his defense has improved because his last fight ended inside a round but if he can correct his bad habits, he can be a force to be reckoned with.

And Khan fights at 135 although I have read a rumor that he's moving down to 130 but Gamboa has just moved down to 126.

how good is gamboa?