Arum and HBO plan on Matching up Rios-Gamboa by Jan 28th!

[aldiansyah]

I think Arum intends for Gamboa to lose this fight in order to build Rios up as a stronger opponent for the top guys at 140 and/or Pacquiao

[CubanGuyNYC]

If Gamboa can keep the speed and power he has at 126 when he moves to 135, he should be ok. But 9 pounds is a lot of weight, and against a much bigger, stronger opponent. I would have preferref they move him up slowly or let Donaire make his way to 126lb.

These are major concerns. One would think something's gotta give. Gamboa's got amazing natural speed and athleticism. I believe he'll keep those gifts going forward. I don't see his power necessarily carrying, though. I'm sure he'll still be able to get your attention, but he won't have the same effect on 135 pounders as he did against featherweights. On the flip side, Yuri just might be able to take a heavier punch. We'll have to wait until "El Ciclon's" meeting with Rios to find out the answer to those questions. Looks like we might not have to wait too long!

[onechance87]

idk about bam bam fighting 6 weeks later.Hope he dont overwork himself.
Hopefully they can make the fight.

[$Bullsfam$]

How ****ing gangster would that he if Gamboa jumped 2 weight classes and whooped brandon rios's ass? Haha thatd be sick. I'd expect pacquiao or mayweather talks by the end of 2012 or paciquao and mayweather might actually fight to avoid that lil beast Gamboa!

[chiguy91]

this would be crazy to happen. i would favor rios on size alone but i'd be rooting for gamboa deep down. tough tough fight for gamboa, can't see him winning this fight in january.

[intoccabile]

Gamboa doesnt have much in the tank, all of his decisions have shown he isn't nearly the same fighter late. Rios just gets stronger.

Aside from that, its a mismatch in everyway IMO, rios just too big, too strong, too powerful. Why isn't Mikey getting a crack at Gamboa? pffft

[William Blake]

Hopefully it will start the year off better than Bradley-Alexander.

[chiguy91]

Gamboa doesnt have much in the tank, all of his decisions have shown he isn't nearly the same fighter late. Rios just gets stronger.

Aside from that, its a mismatch in everyway IMO, rios just too big, too strong, too powerful. Why isn't Mikey getting a crack at Gamboa? pffft

seriously, what the fuck is wrong with arum? that's the perfect fight to do.

[Evil Abed]

Juanma-Garcia should be on the undercard.

[savorduhflavor]

No way that happens, far too short of a turn around.

They should try and do it in late March, much more realistic.