Yuriorkis Gamboa vs Terence Crawford: WBO Lightweight Championship

[kiaba360]

Gamboa needs to control his aggression because he always gets caught when he throws caution to the wind or as the Brits say "The Red Mist"

It seemed like after the first KD, he started getting sloppier with his aggression because he was desperate to even it up. He's a danger to himself when he gets hurt.

[gmc_rfc_06]

The size difference was a choice Yuri made, that's how it goes.

130 was a little big for him, 135 was another step but it's alright. He looked really good until he abandoned boxing to brawl, at 126 that was alright but not against guys so much bigger.

He can either stay here and fight smarter or drop back in weight, either way will see him to success IMO.

[FistoftheDallasStar]

Gamboa had ring rust. You don't want any of that when facing a great technical fighter as Crawford was tonight. I think Gamboa was a little smug at the start of the fight as well. This is going to force him to become a better defensive fighter (Gamboa). This one hurts in the loss column but straightens him out in the long run.

Cong**** to the Champ Terence Crawford with a great victory!

[Weebler I]

I love Gamboa man, brilliant fighter and the heart of a lion.

The size difference really showed and his own agression cost him. I thought he was outboxing Crawford comfortably and got too confident (as usual), started throwing with his hands down and paid.

No complaints though, I thought he looked great at times and just lost to a bigger guy. I hope he drops back in weight as he'll own 126-130.

Loved Gamboa going at him when hurt. Most exciting Cuban fighter I've seen. I'd be a fan but for his PED link.

[Hougigo]

[mathed]

true to form. almost

Good call 'STEEL. I expected a UD with 1, maybe 2 kd's along the way but not something like this. By far, the most exciting fight I have seen this year and both guys deserve crazy respect for this performance.

[kiaba360]

I hope that Yuri doesn't go back to being inactive. He needs to fight again this year so the rust doesn't pile up on him again.

[Rome-By-Ko]

Those are some bad cards imo..

[mercadojglb]

Great performance by Crawford. At 140, I expect nothing but exciting fights from Crawford.

[boxingbrain28]

Great win for Crawford, yes he is naturally the bigger man but I don't think that had as much effect on the fight as people are saying. The fight was not rough neither guy used his strength or size to push the other back, it was a clean fight in that sense. Gamboa lost because he was not using defence at all. If you watch the fight you will see every knockdown that occured Gamboa was ridiculously open for the shots.