So on another topic, anyone expect Gamboa to struggle?

[The_Sandman]

I honestly thought Gamboa would get an easy knock out despite the ring rust. Farena surprised me. But I think my expectation for Gamboa's return was just maybe too high.

[CubanGuyNYC]

I honestly thought Gamboa would get an easy knock out despite the ring rust. Farena surprised me. But I think my expectation for Gamboa's return was just maybe too high.

Good point.

I did research on Farenas before the fight. I knew going in that he was a decent fighter with good skills and power. He's just slow. And, let's face it, everybody looks slow versus Gamboa. That said, I expected Yuri to end the fight pretty much how and when he wanted, even with the ring rust.

Gamboa gassed very early, so that probably saved Farenas from a knockout. But Michael impressed me with his toughness and determination. He was there to win, not be an opponent. With everything considered, it's no surprise Yuri didn't win by KO.

[koolttt]

Gamboa is KO waiting to happen.

He fights way to overconfident.

[jri9d0]

Gamboa is KO waiting to happen.

He fights way to overconfident.

Finally, someone who sees it logically...

[gmc_rfc_06]

Thought he showed signs of rust after the lay-off and was over confident, he thought he could do what he wanted....for the most part, he did.

However, it wasn't a big deal. With all of that stuff, he still won 10 rounds, dropped a guy twice that had only ever been down once and started with a W in a new division. Looking forward to him fighting opponents that he takes seriously, then the low hands and clowning around wont be an issue.