Craford/Gamboa selling well, 10k tickets sold already

[The Big Dunn]

Yep. And it doesn't hurt that the town hasn't seen a championship fight in years, and that the opponent is Gamboa.

One of the biggest problems with boxing right now is promoters not putting fighters in their communities in smaller arenas.

Crawford SHOULD fight more in Omaha. Broner in Cincy. Glen Tapia in AC. Danny Garcia in philly/AC. Makes for better crowds and looks better on TV.

Especially a guy like Crawford whose style doesn't appeal to many (if you use NSB opinion as a guide).

[CubanGuyNYC]

Good choice of opponent to start things off.

Tough, undefeated and will be a good test on HBO

Yuri hasn't looked especially good in his last two fights, but he's still one of the more exciting fighters out there. There's a reason why HBO wanted Gamboa, and only Gamboa, for a fight with Garcia.

As important as this bout is to Yuri, I just can't see him laying back. This ought to be a very good fight.

[Outwest Exp 355]

No surprise since it's a good fight. Plus there's nothing to do in Nebraska.

[Chiboxing123]

big respect to crawford for taking this fight. gamboa, despite falling off the radar, is still a dangerous opponent.

i have lost a lot of respect for mikey. i used to be a fan of his until he ducked gamboa. shameful actions.

Good post. Keeping it straight 100

[Da Machine]

One of the biggest problems with boxing right now is promoters not putting fighters in their communities in smaller arenas.

Crawford SHOULD fight more in Omaha. Broner in Cincy. Glen Tapia in AC. Danny Garcia in philly/AC. Makes for better crowds and looks better on TV.

Especially a guy like Crawford whose style doesn't appeal to many (if you use NSB opinion as a guide).

Completely agree with this. It's amazing promoters have went away from this. Also that Peterson in DC crowd was amazing.

[Hougigo]

Yuri hasn't looked especially good in his last two fights, but he's still one of the more exciting fighters out there. There's a reason why HBO wanted Gamboa, and only Gamboa, for a fight with Garcia.

As important as this bout is to Yuri, I just can't see him laying back. This ought to be a very good fight.

Farenas a really tough guy, so I got nothing against that fight.... the Perez fight doe.....is different, haha.

[CubanGuyNYC]

Crawford better be careful. Recent history has shown fighters underperforming when coming home.

Martinez
Khan
Garcia
Alvarado

And I think I'm missing one or two more.

Let's hope the trend continues.

I'll be quite surprised if Gamboa doesn't come in there ready to tear Crawford's heart out. This is Yuri's best chance to bring his career back from the dead. Do or die, as far as I'm concerned.

[El Angel]

Putting cards in fighter's hometowns instead of casinos in Cali and Vegas. What a concept.

[The Big Dunn]

Completely agree with this. It's amazing promoters have went away from this. Also that Peterson in DC crowd was amazing.

Yeah, forgot about that one. It's also better for the opponent. Much rather see Gamboa in this atmosphere than in some 1/4 filled arena fighting Crawford on an undercard.

[Mitchell Kane]

No surprise since it's a good fight. Plus there's nothing to do in Nebraska.

Come on...Omaha's the home of the College World Series.