[TommyGunn]

From Fightnews.

When unbeaten super featherweight phenomenon Yuriorkis Gamboa (9-0, 8 KOs) steps into the ring against Darling Jimenez (23-2-2, 14 KOs) this Saturday in Primm, Nevada, it will not only be the HBO debut of the Cuban Olympic gold medallist, but also his chance to win the WBC international championship, the title laid down by Manny Pacquiao before "Pacman" seized the WBC world title from Juan Manuel Marquez on March 15th. "Of course, it is a great honor to fight for this belt," states Gamboa. "Especially as this in only my tenth professional fight. I am glad that my performances so far have convinced the sanctioning bodies to put me very high in the ratings and I am willing to prove that I am the best boxer in the world." Gamboa is rated #3 in the WBA and #4 in the WBC rankings. "I know that Jimenez is a tough opponent," continued Gamboa, "but I also know that to be the best you have to beat the best. And that is what I will do. After winning the WBC international title I will try to get my hands on the belt Pacquiao's wearing right now. Though I hope that he doesn't put it down so I will have the chance to take it from him in the ring."

 

[BALISTIK]

That's the spirit :thumbsup:! If they fought now Pac would demolish this kid but at least he's not afraid of calling out big names.

 

[Matty The Ghost]

That's the spirit :thumbsup:! If they fought now Pac would demolish this kid but at least he's not afraid of calling out big names.

I'm gonna have to disagree. I think it would be a great fight and as great as I think Pacman is, Gamboa has a great chance to upset if he lands a couple of those huge shots he's known for.

 

[Rotten Apple]

I'm gonna have to disagree. I think it would be a great fight and as great as I think Pacman is, Gamboa has a great chance to upset if he lands a couple of those huge shots he's known for.

I don't know about that. Pac is to high a step right now

 

[Matty The Ghost]

Dont get me wrong I think Pacman would stop him I just think Gamboa is one of the very few guys who could stop him even with his inexperience. I think we are looking at the next Pacquiao.

 

[SugarShane]

Dont get me wrong I think Pacman would stop him I just think Gamboa is one of the very few guys who could stop him even with his inexperience. I think we are looking at the next Pacquiao.

Gamboa's style is nothing like Pacquiao. If it was I wouldn't like him as much as I do. Gamboa is a slickster.

 

[Violent Demise]

Gamboa is talking about the WBC international championship. A minor belt

 

[TommyGunn]

Gamboa is talking about the WBC international championship. A minor belt

He's actualy talking about both.

 

[tyson]

I think Pacquiao would pretty much dominate if this ever happened soon. Too much high level expercience as a profesional. Maybe in a year or two gamboa beats him.

 

[Matty The Ghost]

Gamboa's style is nothing like Pacquiao. If it was I wouldn't like him as much as I do. Gamboa is a slickster.

I meant more like the impact Pacman had to that division not so much his style.

 

[Guest]

Too early for Gamboa to take this fight but he'll not have to wait too much longer if he keeps progressing at the rate he has been.

 

[Kozie]

this is a great opportunity for Gamboa, with only nine fights in the proffessional ring he has come so far already, but again he has yet to be tested, but as he progresses his opponents wil start to get better and better and we will know more of what he can do, but from what i've seen so far he has got very fast hands with alot of power for a fighter in the SFW division. just like khan his defense has yet to be tested yet.

its good to see a cuban move out of the amateur ring as well, alot of cuban fighters have massive futures ahead of them but tend to stay at amateur and clean up at the olympics.

Gamboa is 26 i believe and had a successful amateur career before stepping up to professional, so he is quite experienced considering he has only fought in 9 fights at professional.

 

[BALISTIK]

I'm gonna have to disagree. I think it would be a great fight and as great as I think Pacman is, Gamboa has a great chance to upset if he lands a couple of those huge shots he's known for.

Pac has too much for Gamboa at this point. It would be entertaining while it lasts but Pac wouldn't let him drop his hands without checking that chin.

 

[Matty The Ghost]

Pac has too much for Gamboa at this point. It would be entertaining while it lasts but Pac wouldn't let him drop his hands without checking that chin.

True True. I would cough up a lot of dough to see that fight still. Maybe in a year or so.

 

[BigDigga]

i admire gamboa' ambition but he needs to get some more fights under his belt.

 

[Matty The Ghost]

i admire gamboa' ambition but he needs to get some more fights under his belt.

I think that we can all agree on for sure.

 

[Kozie]

I think that we can all agree on for sure.

very true, but without a doubt he has a very bright future.:thumbsup:

 

[Megarodon]

The only thing that worries me is Gamboa letting the money and fame come to his head the wrong way.. Last pic I saw from him he was wearing a gold watch and signing a contract with a cigar company. I hope he doesnt become another Jorge Luis Gonzalez

Anyways, his skills and speed are superb so he should keep winning

 

[BigDigga]

The only thing that worries me is Gamboa letting the money and fame come to his head the wrong way.. Last pic I saw from him he was wearing a gold watch and signing a contract with a cigar company. I hope he doesnt become another Jorge Luis Gonzalez

Anyways, his skills and speed are superb so he should keep winning

yeah, he should keep winning as long as he stays disciplined

 

[BALISTIK]

I know he won't be as disciplined as the man you quote in your sig...