Any1 like Yuriokis Gamboa?

Question

My favorite out there right now. Why doesnt he move up to welterweight?

JackSmack · Answer

My favorite out there right now. Why doesnt he move up to welterweight?

ZOUK · Answer

Gamboa&#x27;s heaviest weigh-in was 133.5lbs at super-featherweight. He last weigh-in was 127. Welterweight is 147lbs and it&#x27;s rare to see people not fight near the maximum weight. He&#x27;s fought professional for 4.5 years at his weight and he will be 30 years of age by years end. He is comfortable and dominant at his weight and it is hard to speculate if he will be strong enough moving up that much, yet even at lightweight. Also, adding so much weight fast can be taxing if it&#x27;s not natural and not only effects his speed, but his timing which is essential and effects his entire style. I understand your point of his sensational athletic skills of wanting to see him fight great fighters at higher weights. Rarely do I hear great commentary that is analytical about a fighter, but his last fight against Ponce de Leon, Max and others made the point about how he often has a fighter hurt or has the ability to KO opponents many times but he plays it safe just winning the round and they make the impression that having fought to long at amateur he brings that mentality and style into the professional game. His amateur career consists of over 300 fights and a long amateur career can have a negative effect on a fighter, and in this scenario I have to agree.

Any1 like Yuriokis Gamboa?

Hot Forum Topics