I'd have picked Gamboa without any hesitation, he was sensational. Not sure where he's at now though.
A prime and/or prepared Gamboa would have made this a spectacular fight. At this point I have to pick Lomachenko in this match-up. Yuri needs at least two fights to even look good versus Lomo. His last scheduled bout (this month) fell through under bizarre circumstances. He needs time to prepare, or Vasyl will make him look silly. On the other hand, if Gamboa manages to pull himself together, he might become relevant again. Arum is talking "early 2017." I like this fight for late summer/early fall.
This would be great fight but i would also prefer Gamboa to get some fights under his belt first,although for great fighters it shouldn't really matter,look at mayweather and pacquiao. Gamboa is a gold medalist so he shouldn't be too much affected by it. and he looked in great shape again,fight Salido first and then fight Gamboa and Gamboa should have some tune ups
Gamboa is/was a great talent, but imo Loma always gonna be a very tough match up for him. Yuri won't surprise Loma with his speed and power, on the other hand he has defensive flaws and too undisciplined in the ring. I will take Loma by TKO/UD anytime. Great fight anyway.
A prime and/or prepared Gamboa would have made this a spectacular fight. At this point I have to pick Lomachenko in this match-up. Yuri needs at least two fights to even look good versus Lomo. His last scheduled bout (this month) fell through under bizarre circumstances. He needs time to prepare, or Vasyl will make him look silly. On the other hand, if Gamboa manages to pull himself together, he might become relevant again. Arum is talking "early 2017." I like this fight for late summer/early fall.
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