Yuriorkis Gamboa Returns in Mexico

[El-blanco]

It is? Aight, thought I saw something saying he was staying at LW

Here's a couple articles on him, one stating he plans to go to 130. This next fight is at 132, I think he's trying to get his body back down comfortably. He has no choice though, really, he's way too short for lightweight. Taller guys will pick him off like crawford.

http://espn.go.com/blog/dan-rafael/tag/_/name/yuriorkis-gamboa

[gmc_rfc_06]

Just happy to see the man back.

Talent wise, he looked great against Crawford despite a year long lay off and being far too small for the weight. A more natural weight class and activity should be nothing but good.

The only thing required is the mind set to keep himself from getting reckless when he feels in control. He got away with it against guys his own size, but against Crawford he wasboxing brilliantly, got control and then he started taking chances to look more exciting and it cost him.

[damit305]

Just happy to see the man back.

Talent wise, he looked great against Crawford despite a year long lay off and being far too small for the weight. A more natural weight class and activity should be nothing but good.

The only thing required is the mind set to keep himself from getting reckless when he feels in control. He got away with it against guys his own size, but against Crawford he wasboxing brilliantly, got control and then he started taking chances to look more exciting and it cost him.

Same here. very glad to see him back in action.

Gamboa showed signs of brilliance early vs Crawford but got blown out as soon as he opened up like you said. Not sure if it was size difference or Yuri's wreck less defense- or both!. Will love to see Gamboa improve defensively no matter what weight he fights at.

You never know - he might become the next Mantequilla in Mexico!

[damit305]

Lol look at this fake ass dude pretending he likes Mexicans take that pic out of your avi. That's like me having a pic of mantequilla after all the mess I've talked...

Why would I take it out?

You can start here for your new avi:

[Aztekkas]

Gamboa vs Lomachenko in the future at 130 would be massive. Gamboa vs Walters could be an amazing event as well, whenever Walters is done terrorising the FW division and decides to move up . There are tons of names at 130(not all good, but decent for the most part), and i'm sure he can get back up in the mix of action quite easily. One of my favourite fighters, such a shame to see how mishandled his career has been for the past few years.

[damit305]

Gamboa vs Lomachenko in the future at 130 would be massive. Gamboa vs Walters could be an amazing event as well, whenever Walters is done terrorising the FW division and decides to move up . There are tons of names at 130(not all good, but decent for the most part), and i'm sure he can get back up in the mix of action quite easily. One of my favourite fighters, such a shame to see how mishandled his career has been for the past few years.

Let's see how Gamboa looks this Saturday. It looks like he is being matched up light vs light competition. Love to see a scrap with Loma at 130.

[Carpe Diem]

He needs to roid up again.

[damit305]

He needs to roid up again.

he can... allegedly.. like so many greats of our time allegedly have. Surely you can name most of them.

[Dean_Razorback]

It is? Aight, thought I saw something saying he was staying at LW

me too, when i read about this fight here, it said that it was at lightweight

[El-blanco]

me too, when i read about this fight here, it said that it was at lightweight

It is because it's at 132 , but, from what I've read, he's planning to move back down. Smart choice. He's a great talent but is really limited by his height and short limbs. That being said, I can't think of anyone I enjoy watching more. Guy fights balls out and has serious skills.