Comments Thread For: Gamboa’s (Former?) Handlers Hopeful Of Quick Resolution

[Pin Galarga]

I don't think Gamboa did the right thing, He should of reacted in a timely manner and told Snob Arum: HELL NO! You are not using me as a stepping stone for another of you fighters two divisions up! It was a conflict of interest of Arum who was giving Gamboa the shaft.
He stayed quiet at the time to talk, then saw it and reacted to late. I understand his reasons, but He just went the wrong way about it. At the end, it was better than been used as a pawn by his promoter who obviously was not acting in Gamboa's best interest.
THE WHOLE INCIDENT WAS SNOB ARUM'S FAULT, 1ST FOR MATCHING ONE OF HIS CHAMPIONS TWO DIVISIONS UP SIDING WITH ANOTHER OF HIS FIGHTERS, NOT KEEPING GOOD COMMUNICATIONS WITH HIS BOXER AND STARTING PROMOTIONS WITHOUT SIGNED CONTRACTS. ARUM WAS UNPROFESSIONAL AND BIAS, ONCE MORE SHOWING THAT HE WOULD DO BOXING A FAVOR BY STEPPING DOWN.

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

I don't think Gamboa did the right thing, He should of reacted in a timely manner and told Snob Arum: HELL NO! You are not using me as a stepping stone for another of you fighters two divisions up! It was a conflict of interest of Arum who was giving Gamboa the shaft.
He stayed quiet at the time to talk, then saw it and reacted to late. I understand his reasons, but He just went the wrong way about it. At the end, it was better than been used as a pawn by his promoter who obviously was not acting in Gamboa's best interest.
THE WHOLE INCIDENT WAS SNOB ARUM'S FAULT, 1ST FOR MATCHING ONE OF HIS CHAMPIONS TWO DIVISIONS UP SIDING WITH ANOTHER OF HIS FIGHTERS, NOT KEEPING GOOD COMMUNICATIONS WITH HIS BOXER AND STARTING PROMOTIONS WITHOUT SIGNED CONTRACTS. ARUM WAS UNPROFESSIONAL AND BIAS, ONCE MORE SHOWING THAT HE WOULD DO BOXING A FAVOR BY STEPPING DOWN.

The thing is we dunno how long Gamboa has been expressing his dissatisfaction for, as they said on an article posted by The Ring. Let's assume the whole thing with Abril was planned, that right there tells us his promoters knew he wasn't happy and was gonna pull the stunt. Also we were told the problem was with Oner, that him and Gamboa agreed on some terms and when they got to Arum Oner sided with Arum's terms. Idk how accurate this was tho cause it was posted by a forum user.

[Osirus022]

This guy clearly doesnt give a shht about Gamboa, theyre trying to scare him nd lure him in at the same time saying he's like his little brother, lol smh

[edgarg]

I don't think Gamboa did the right thing, He should of reacted in a timely manner and told Snob Arum: HELL NO! You are not using me as a stepping stone for another of you fighters two divisions up! It was a conflict of interest of Arum who was giving Gamboa the shaft.
He stayed quiet at the time to talk, then saw it and reacted to late. I understand his reasons, but He just went the wrong way about it. At the end, it was better than been used as a pawn by his promoter who obviously was not acting in Gamboa's best interest.
THE WHOLE INCIDENT WAS SNOB ARUM'S FAULT, 1ST FOR MATCHING ONE OF HIS CHAMPIONS TWO DIVISIONS UP SIDING WITH ANOTHER OF HIS FIGHTERS, NOT KEEPING GOOD COMMUNICATIONS WITH HIS BOXER AND STARTING PROMOTIONS WITHOUT SIGNED CONTRACTS. ARUM WAS UNPROFESSIONAL AND BIAS, ONCE MORE SHOWING THAT HE WOULD DO BOXING A FAVOR BY STEPPING DOWN.

PIN(head) : All you want is to knife Bob Arum and twist it in. You are a good twister. The real fact is that, regardless of whoever gave Gamboa the "urge", he's in a breach of contract case, which has cost Arena Box and Top Rank hundreds of thousands of dollars and loss of potential millions, also the loss of the millions they've already spent on
promoting and keeping him for 6 years.

He hasn't been living on air but mainly on promoters' money. He hasn't earned enough with his few fights, none of them blockbusters. They've been investing in him, with a rightful expectation of return. Didn't he just get another $70 thou advance for this fight??

P.S. Do you know what a"snob" actually means??

[edgarg]

The thing is we dunno how long Gamboa has been expressing his dissatisfaction for, as they said on an article posted by The Ring. Let's assume the whole thing with Abril was planned, that right there tells us his promoters knew he wasn't happy and was gonna pull the stunt. Also we were told the problem was with Oner, that him and Gamboa agreed on some terms and when they got to Arum Oner sided with Arum's terms. Idk how accurate this was tho cause it was posted by a forum user.

YOu're right to question the info that comes from a poster. It was not exactly correct. Some of the actual clauses of the Top Rank contract with GAMBOA were printed here. One was that "Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Arena Box contract, the Top Rank contract will take precedence.". Paraphrased a bit but as close as I can recall.

Gamboa is recorded as saying that he was very happy with Top Rank's terms.
Also, consider; Abril is a very new interim champ, and isn't it natural that he would attend a very important matchup in his own division if he could, to challenge the winner? Entirely reasonable.

[JakeNDaBox]

The thing is we dunno how long Gamboa has been expressing his dissatisfaction for, as they said on an article posted by The Ring. Let's assume the whole thing with Abril was planned, that right there tells us his promoters knew he wasn't happy and was gonna pull the stunt.

This is actually what has me torn in all of this. I just find it too convenient that a marginal fighter like Abril marches his way to the front of the line like that. What if Mike Alvarado did that at the press conference - would TR be in such a hurry to make that fight?

I ask because Alvarado was ready to jump in and take Gamboa's place - a fight HBO would've approved (albeit for a much smaller licence fee) - the moment the fight fell apart, but TR nixed the idea.

Also we were told the problem was with Oner, that him and Gamboa agreed on some terms and when they got to Arum Oner sided with Arum's terms. Idk how accurate this was tho cause it was posted by a forum user.

This is the part of the story I don't believe. I know you're repeating what you've heard. I'm not disagreeing with you specifically, but this rumor.

I don't know what part of the deal Gamboa could've found unsatisfactory. Rios wasn't dropping down any lower than 135 and I'm still curious if he can even make that weight anymore. They originally wanted 137, but Oner said from jump that Gamboa was never going higher than 135.

He stood to make over $1 million (which exceeded Rios' guarantee). To my knowledge, the fight itself didn't extend his contract with Top Rank any.

The only part that's left is his own contract with Oner. If that's his beef, then he should've said something a long time ago. The few quotes he's offered make it sound as if it's more than that, that he's also displeased with Top Rank though never specified why.

[rudyyr]

I agree, I think it has to do with the fact that Gamboa, has too many people on his payroll taking their cut, in this case Oner and Top Rank obviously. The more I think about the whole situation, it seems like Gamboa is stuck, he will either get a re-negotiated contract with better $ or sit out for a long while until the contract dispute is settled. I really dont think Arum would allow Golden Boy or Mayweather take him out of principle and will make it hell for Gamboa to fight any time in the near future.

Only problem I have is that this was going to be Gamboa's biggest payday and you cant make a fight unless both fighters want it..so with that said, hopefully Gamboa can fight again soon...

[FirePunch]

tHE MIDGET THINKS HES A SUPERSTAR BUT HES NOT .

hES ABOUT TO GET a nice cold dose of reality .

[terror_tim]

Can't support Gamboa here. If he had a problem with his contract and the deal for the fight he should have said something before people started to buy tickets and make plans to come see the fight. It isn't like these fights just happen and Gamboa didn't have time to speak up. There are weeks of planning going on.

Also don't believe for a second that Gamboa didn't sign some sort of an agreement for this fight. Bob Arum might be scum but he isn't ****** scum. He always wins these legal battles because he isn't ****** enough to leave himself exposed. Do you think the arena would even agree to sell tickets if they didn't have an agreement presented to them? Do you think Top Rank would spend thousands promoting a media tour if they didn't have an agreement in place? Sorry but they aren't that ******.

Gamboa got another scum bag in his ear telling him he can do better. In the process Gamboa is going to miss probably close to a year of his prime and earning and end up right where he is today. When is the last time Top Rank actually lost one of these disputes?

[Corelone]

What is he scared of again? His contract? Ohner or Bob Arum? He's not afraid of Rios , oh no, not him. Gamboa talked a lot of trash, in Spanish of course, and now he has a contract problem and he's in full retreat. His mouth got him into this, and now he's swallowing his pride to get out.