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I think this is a good call. Gamboa needs someone like Mayweather Sr or Roger to train him and perfect his defense.
Gamboa to drop trainer
FROM: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=3401891
Gamboa, who won a gold medal for the Cuban boxing team at the 2004 Olympic Games, had to earn his 10-round decision over Jimenez. Gamboa got too cocky and Jimenez dropped him in the fourth round, causing more than a few anxious moments in his corner. After the fight Gamboa's promoter, Ahmet Öner of Arena Boxing, fired Gamboas' trainer, Osmiri Fernandez, in the dressing room.
"Gamboa knows everything about boxing. He doesn't need somebody to teach him boxing," Öner said. "He needs someone he can respect as his trainer and someone to teach him to respect his opponents. He needs someone he will listen to."
Oner said they will begin a search for a new trainer. Meanwhile, Luis De Cubas, who runs the American operation for Arena Boxing, said they want to get Gamboa back in the ring on June 27. De Cubas said he had some concerns that Jimenez would be too big a step up for Gamboa.
Gamboa to drop trainer
FROM: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=3401891
Gamboa, who won a gold medal for the Cuban boxing team at the 2004 Olympic Games, had to earn his 10-round decision over Jimenez. Gamboa got too cocky and Jimenez dropped him in the fourth round, causing more than a few anxious moments in his corner. After the fight Gamboa's promoter, Ahmet Öner of Arena Boxing, fired Gamboas' trainer, Osmiri Fernandez, in the dressing room.
"Gamboa knows everything about boxing. He doesn't need somebody to teach him boxing," Öner said. "He needs someone he can respect as his trainer and someone to teach him to respect his opponents. He needs someone he will listen to."
Oner said they will begin a search for a new trainer. Meanwhile, Luis De Cubas, who runs the American operation for Arena Boxing, said they want to get Gamboa back in the ring on June 27. De Cubas said he had some concerns that Jimenez would be too big a step up for Gamboa.
Kirkland looked like an animal out there. Angulo impressed me the most out of anyone. He threw a lot of punches, got hurt and in that same round stopped Gutierrez.
The Gamboa fight is exactly why I said there's no rush. He keeps his hands down far too long and he also stopped to admire his combos. When Jimenez was against the ropes and Gamboa would unleash a combination he sit there like he was amazed at himself and Jimenez fired back. I also read somewhere that he supposedly fired his team after this fight.
It is funny how many people jump off the Gamboa bandwagon though.
The Gamboa fight is exactly why I said there's no rush. He keeps his hands down far too long and he also stopped to admire his combos. When Jimenez was against the ropes and Gamboa would unleash a combination he sit there like he was amazed at himself and Jimenez fired back. I also read somewhere that he supposedly fired his team after this fight.
It is funny how many people jump off the Gamboa bandwagon though.
Did you hear what the HBO crew was saying how he is trained by Anne Wolf? Crazy stuff like she tortures him, has people hit him in the stomach/face and he's not allowed to fight back, having a heavy bag rigged up on the back of the truck which drives on the street and he runs behind it while punching the bag. lol, shits crazy.
Yeah, you're right that he needs a lil more time. Still looks solid though for his 10th fight.
I call these people idiots. He won every round but one, the one when he got dropped (a nice shot to the side of the head but he was also off balance). Darling is no joke and can take a punch. Gamboa looked fantastic for his 10th bout, he just showed that there are a couple areas which need improvement (mainly keeping his hands low and also I'd like to see him work the body more).
Yeah, you're right that he needs a lil more time. Still looks solid though for his 10th fight.
I call these people idiots. He won every round but one, the one when he got dropped (a nice shot to the side of the head but he was also off balance). Darling is no joke and can take a punch. Gamboa looked fantastic for his 10th bout, he just showed that there are a couple areas which need improvement (mainly keeping his hands low and also I'd like to see him work the body more).
Agreed 100%. I'm a fan of Gamboa regardless. Gamboa has a lot of natural talent and physical gifts. His footwork and speed are beautiful and his all around calmness in the ring is fantastic. Everyone great champion needs struggles that you think there's real possibilities of them losing (i.e. Cotto/Torres, Mayweather/Castillo I etc.) Gamboa will be fine and will be a great champion when his time comes.
.. also I think Kirkland should be able to get a title shot off this performance especially in the very thin light middleweight division. They should start pushing for a fight against Verno Phillips cause he could definitely take his strap away. I don't think he'll be able to take out Dzinziruk just yet.
.. also I think Kirkland should be able to get a title shot off this performance especially in the very thin light middleweight division. They should start pushing for a fight against Verno Phillips cause he could definitely take his strap away. I don't think he'll be able to take out Dzinziruk just yet.
I saw maybe half of the Gamboa fight...and honestly, cannot use that to make an honest decision on him. I didn't like what I saw, overall, but I didn't see enough to really weigh in on him. I will say, though, judging by this fight alone...I'd love to see Marquez, Guzman, or Pacquiao in there with him.
Gif of Darling's face after the fight. I thought he slightly resembled the Toxic Avenger. He literally blocked hundreds of punches with his face. Good strategy. Gamboa really needs to work the body more, to wear down tough stubborn fighters like Darling
