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Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Yuriorkis Gamboa v. Roger Gonzalez

Cuban just-past-prospects Yuriorkis Gamboa (pictured left) and heavyweight Odlanier Solis (pictured right) are in action tonight on ESPN2, starting at 9pm, in the season premier of Friday Night Fights. This is also the season opener of our round-by-round coverage for 2009, and I hope you'll join us tonight to talk some boxing in real time.

If you're new, the coverage will be in the comments of this post, where everything updates live and requires no refreshing on your part.

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YURIORKIS GAMBOA   ROGER GONZALEZ
12-0 Record 27-2
10 KO 18
Guantanamo, Cuba Hometown Chino, CA
27 Age 30
5'5" Height 5'6"
Marcos Ramirez (KO-2)
Al Seeger (TKO-1)
Darling Jimenez (UD-10)
Notable Wins
Notable Losses Cornelius Lock (TKO-10)
Jhonny Gonzalez (TKO-6)
ODLANIER SOLIS   KEVIN BURNETT
12-0 Record 13-1-1
8 KO 8
Havana, Cuba Hometown Augusta, GA
28 Age 26
6'1 1/2" Height 6'7"
Notable Wins
Notable Losses Willie Walker (KO-1)

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I am so fucking excited

This marks the return of boxing (In my world) since Manny vs Oscar

by Option27 on Jan 9, 2009 7:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

You mean you didn’t sit down for the Toney-Oquendo thriller??

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Burnett

I saw Burnett on FNF last year in a wild fight. He’s got some decent skill. Am I crazy to think he might test the untested Solis?

by BabyBull1289 on Jan 9, 2009 8:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

no

I think Burnett could press Solis a bit, especially given that he’s 6’7" and Solis is a pretty squat heavy. Probably unlikely, but it’s not crazy.

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone interested Pacman-Marquez || on HBO 2 now.

The pictures for the fighters are like some sort of oxymoron and I was not aware that was quite possible. The reason for that is because Gamboa has the red triangle flag trunks with his right arm up. Then the other pictures looks like its him again because of the trunks and his arm is further up. Like the up coming fight just happened one way or the other. WIERD!

Watching Manny Pacquiao fight live--great...
Watching Manny Pacquiao shadow boxing on the roof of an abandoned building--priceless

by CRAZEDANG1280 on Jan 9, 2009 8:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

and we're live

Lack of HD is lame.

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Lack of HD is lame?

Getting: COming upnext FNF boxing on the screne and not showing a damn this is lame!

Watching Manny Pacquiao fight live--great...
Watching Manny Pacquiao shadow boxing on the roof of an abandoned building--priceless

by CRAZEDANG1280 on Jan 9, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm only going to RBR the two main fights

But we’ll talk undercard too. Erislandy Lara is up first apparently. B-Hop’s in the studio.

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Lara versus punching bag

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Aguiar down and out

Lara wins with ease.

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Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

and aparently hes happy he got KOd

Watching Manny Pacquiao fight live--great...
Watching Manny Pacquiao shadow boxing on the roof of an abandoned building--priceless

by CRAZEDANG1280 on Jan 9, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Lara looked amazing.

I’m new here and I was watching the FNF these Cubans are amazing. I like that Lara didn’t show as many flaws as Gamboa, i.e. didn’t drop his hands but he did cover up and take punches a couple times though. Lara should have a bright future.

by TXroyal on Jan 9, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah Lara looked outstanding

Granted Aguiar was just a guy with a pulse, but he did exactly as he should have with that guy, too.

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

B-Hop wants Joe

But he also mentions Jermain Taylor.

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Dawson

doesn’t sound like that one will be happening

-Brian

by bp on Jan 9, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Solis up next

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

woo, Burnett-Grant

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

"Could (Solis) be the answer to Russian domination?" asks Joe

“Highly unlikely,” I say, in the great style of Gorilla Monsoon.

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

lotta Cuban fans

Then Jay Nady with, “He doesn’t speak English so we’re gonna keep it quiet.” Classy, Jay.

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

here we go

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Solis-Burnett R1

Solis with a heavy right upstairs, doesn’t land flush. Burnett trying to work a jab, but not backing Solis up at all. Now they tangle after Solis lands a couple body shots. Jab from Burnett. He’s trying to work in a right uppercut inside, too. Solis throwing a loopy right over Burnett’s glove, and keeping his hands very high. Solis is battering Burnett, who’s trying to cover up. Looks like Burnett took that very well.

Burnett working the jab, now he’s throwing combinations! Not that I’m an adonis or anything, but Kevin Burnett has fucking love handles.

Burnett caught again. Left hook by Solis, nice counter shot. Burnett is throwing a lot of jabs but few are landing (about a quarter of them). Burnett’s one slow-handed mofo.

Solis 10-9 — the pure skill difference is obvious

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Solis-Burnett R2

I wouldn’t go so far as to call Burnett’s jab “piston-like,” but God bless the big man, he’s really commited to throwing that bad boy. Burnett literally lays his head on Solis’ shoulder and walks around, and Jay Nady follows that with, “Stop! What’s the matter with you?” Phenomenal.

Solis’ U.S. debut isn’t exactly electrifying thus far. He’s being very cautious with Burnett, which is understandable given his height disadvantage, and I expect eventually he’s going to feel he’s seen all Burnett has to offer and he’ll give him a good rush.

Still, right now he looks a bit lethargic.

Burnett 10-9
19-19

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Solis-Burnett R3

Solis puts on a small rush, but little comes of it. Still, he put some fear into Burnett. Solis throwing power shots, one at a time. Solis on the attack now, big right scores after an uppercut, and Solis is throwing NON-STOP with Burnett hanging on for dear life. Right to the body, right up top, Burnett throwing back with an uppercut, and he gets off the ropes and slows it down. Round ends with Burnett pawing a jab and Solis standing around for the final minute or so.

Solis 10-9
Solis 29-28

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

he's excellent

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

He really is

I’m looking forward to more of him

by Option27 on Jan 9, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Solis-Burnett R4

I can’t help myself, watching Solis live for the first time, thinking that he’s not aggressive, doesn’t have big power (which would be a real plus for a guy his size), and isn’t doing with Burnett what you’d expect such an outstanding amateur to do. There doesn’t seem to be any fire in his belly.

Nice left hook from Solis after a first two minutes of the round that are just as complacent-feeling as the rest of this fight has seemed. I’m not trying to be hypercritical here, but Solis can probably be scratched off that “Who will save the heavyweights?” list. Who is he ever going to excite?

Solis 10-9
Solis 39-37

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Solis-Burnett R5

Solis connects with a couple solid lefts, then goes back to waiting on Burnett to give him something. Solis hasn’t TAKEN anything in this fight — just waited for gifts from the outclassed Burnett, who hasn’t given him enough of them to make this exciting.

Burnett goes for a combo, and Solis pops him with a pretty counter left hook. And another one lands moments later. I mean, it’s just so obvious the difference in skill. In the immortal words of this generation, git-r-done already.

Solis catches Burnett again just before the bell.

Solis 10-9
Solis 49-46

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

here's a question

How sad is it that this easily tops the last three featured heavyweight fights on American TV (Toney-Oquendo, Klitschko-Rahman, Valuev-Holyfield)?

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah but this is depressing I had to make coffe to stay up... SHIT!

Watching Manny Pacquiao fight live--great...
Watching Manny Pacquiao shadow boxing on the roof of an abandoned building--priceless

by CRAZEDANG1280 on Jan 9, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Solis-Burnett R6

Teddy has the exact same scorecard I do.

There’s about 30 seconds left in this round, and I’ve run out of things to say. Solis is winning with ease but not because he’s so dominating Burnett. It’s just that Solis is good defensively, Burnett is mediocre offensively, and Solis is rather indifferent to punching.

Solis 10-9
Solis 59-55

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Solis is a fat slow bum....

I said on this site a while back that Solis is a bum, and got thoroughly castigated for it. I said he was slow, flat footed and lethargic, and I was told by someone I didn;t know what I was looking at.

Anyone want to tell me their thoughts now?

Does the fact a boxer doesn't switch weight divisions during their career detract from their overall P4P ranking?

Cos I'd take Hagler over most heavies in history, P4P, and also over "6 weight world champion" Oscar De La Hoya, and Marvellous Marvin never really messed about with his weight, did he?

by Chaos100 on Jan 9, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wasn't me, dog

I think he’s skilled but nothing to get excited about.

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

No, it wasn't you.

You’ve never been anything but respectful, except that you don’t reply to emails…
;)

Does the fact a boxer doesn't switch weight divisions during their career detract from their overall P4P ranking?

Cos I'd take Hagler over most heavies in history, P4P, and also over "6 weight world champion" Oscar De La Hoya, and Marvellous Marvin never really messed about with his weight, did he?

by Chaos100 on Jan 9, 2009 9:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm shit at email reply

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I sent you the one about Tyson Fury....

Also a link to an English forum where the greatest ever heavyweight was being discussed.
The actual fans among us went for Lewis, the people who get their opinions went for Ali….
I know you’re American, so please don’t hate me for going for Lewis over Ali, I can’t help it the guy was so fucking BIG!!
(anyway, that’s another days; discussion, and it is nearly 3am here…)

Does the fact a boxer doesn't switch weight divisions during their career detract from their overall P4P ranking?

Cos I'd take Hagler over most heavies in history, P4P, and also over "6 weight world champion" Oscar De La Hoya, and Marvellous Marvin never really messed about with his weight, did he?

by Chaos100 on Jan 9, 2009 9:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

That is supposed to read, "get their opinions from the tabloids".....

Does the fact a boxer doesn't switch weight divisions during their career detract from their overall P4P ranking?

Cos I'd take Hagler over most heavies in history, P4P, and also over "6 weight world champion" Oscar De La Hoya, and Marvellous Marvin never really messed about with his weight, did he?

by Chaos100 on Jan 9, 2009 9:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I also said he didn;t look fat, slow and basically crap in the amateurs. He looked like he wanted it then....

Does the fact a boxer doesn't switch weight divisions during their career detract from their overall P4P ranking?

Cos I'd take Hagler over most heavies in history, P4P, and also over "6 weight world champion" Oscar De La Hoya, and Marvellous Marvin never really messed about with his weight, did he?

by Chaos100 on Jan 9, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Fight

Burnett needs to throw more combinations and step out.

by JasonTryp on Jan 9, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Solis-Burnett R7

Pat Burns is saying he might stop it soon, not wanting Burnett to get hurt. With what? Solis’ occasional pussywillow swipes of death?

Also, I don’t think it’s fair that Teddy Atlas gets to give Pat Burns advice via the magic of TV headsets. Kinda shady, innit?

This is a lousy fight and I’m tired of watching it.

Solis 10-9
Solis 69-64

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Thoughts

Better round for Burnett, he might off taken that one.

by JasonTryp on Jan 9, 2009 9:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Solis-Burnett R8

1, 2, 3, 4 quick shots from Solis. Solis turning it up slightly, and he’s staggering Burnett back some. And then it stops. Burnett loses his mouthpiece.

Left hook BUCKLES Burnett’s legs, and there’s another, and a right, and Jay Nady waves it off. Burnett was all but down. His legs gave the fuck out about 90%.

Odlanier Solis TKO-8

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 9:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

The guy didn't go down....

I am not impressed by Solis.

In fact I doubt that either him or Gamboa will reach half of what his gibberish countryman Casamayor has accomplished.

by Zocalo on Jan 9, 2009 11:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Quick shots...

I’ll never believe it… ;)

Does the fact a boxer doesn't switch weight divisions during their career detract from their overall P4P ranking?

Cos I'd take Hagler over most heavies in history, P4P, and also over "6 weight world champion" Oscar De La Hoya, and Marvellous Marvin never really messed about with his weight, did he?

by Chaos100 on Jan 9, 2009 9:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Thoughts

Solis looked OK. Perhaps he is just a little better than Jorge Gonzalez (remember him?).
I think Kevin Johnson takes him.

by JasonTryp on Jan 9, 2009 10:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Burnett

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Watching Manny Pacquiao fight live--great...
Watching Manny Pacquiao shadow boxing on the roof of an abandoned building--priceless

by CRAZEDANG1280 on Jan 9, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

JMM vs Baby Bull

who’s winning that one?

-Brian

by bp on Jan 9, 2009 10:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Marquez

Great fight.

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 10:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Marquez

Im almost certain

by Option27 on Jan 9, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Diaz

Diaz is going to make a statement in this fight. He will show that the Cambell fight was a fluke. Also I am a little biased since I have met Diaz a couple times, he lives about a hour from me.

by TXroyal on Jan 9, 2009 10:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

he's got a real shot

Youth’s on his side and he’s a tireless worker.

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 10:16 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes!

I really needed a nice little Gamboa promo for my DVD collection….

FINALLY

by Option27 on Jan 9, 2009 10:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Teddy's weird man assistant

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 10:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

What's he supposed to do...

spar with a girl? That would be more weird.

by Matt Miller on Jan 9, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

the sparring isn't the weird part

It’s that he puts on costumes and shoots Teddy with toy guns.

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

uh

I missed that. That is a little weird.

by Matt Miller on Jan 9, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

FNF

Haven’t watched a lot of friday night fights so probably why I didn’t know that. Thanks.

by Fooch on Jan 9, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

He is always with him

the only time he wasn’t used was at the playboy mansion.

by TXroyal on Jan 9, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey guys. Watched the Cavs / Celtic game during the first fight (as a diehard Lakers fan, I’m loving watching the Celtics recent epic suck).

Sounds like I didn’t miss much with that first fight. Nice to see Teddy in such good form.

by Matt Miller on Jan 9, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Gamboa-Gonzalez R1

Gonzalez lands a jab for the first real shot of the fight. Gamboa is keeping distance. Gamboa now to the body, then back out. Gamboa gets him on the ropes, but nothing comes of it. Gamboa’s hand speed is on full display, but he’s just being a bit too tentative for my selfish liking.

Gamboa 10-9

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 10:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Feeling out round from both men.

by Matt Miller on Jan 9, 2009 10:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Gamboa-Gonzalez R2

BIG SHOT GONZALEZ, GAMBOA GOES DOWN!!! Flash knockdown, but a knockdown. Woo!

Gamboa is up and ready to go, though, and usually he gets pissed after his (numerous) knockdowns.

Left hook Gamboa. No big charges from Gamboa, no amazing combos yet. Gonzalez is just waiting on him. Gamboa hit with another left hook, but now he unloads on the ropes. Gonzalez playing defense, doing a good job of not getting creamed with Gamboa’s dangerous power and speed.

Man, Gamboa is fun to watch. Awesome offensively, so vulnerable defensively.

And Speedy Gonzalez plays keep-away through the end of the round.

Gonzalez 10-8
Gonzalez 19-18

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 10:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Gamboa-Gonzalez R3

Gamboa drills Gonzalez, who covers up wisely and escapes the pressure. Gamboa is starting to look more impatient now. Gamboa throwing a lot of punches, none really connecting, after Gonzalez’s lunging left hook falls short. Gonzalez is mentally pressing Gamboa by controlling range and doing all he can to dictate pace. Very impressive thus far.

Gamboa ends the round with a nice flurry of aggression, though he doesn’t land anything big. We’ve got an interesting fight on our hands.

Gamboa 10-9
28-28

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 10:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Gamboa-Gonzalez R4

Gonzalez covers and eats shots on the ropes, then starts blatantly calling Gamboa on. I think he’s looking for another good counter shot if he can piss Gamboa off and get him to go loopy. Yeah that’s exactly what he’s doing. He’s playing real head games with Gamboa.

Gonzalez is doing zero offensively this round, just waiting to land a flash shot again for the most part. Still, he’s not getting beaten up by Gamboa at all. Easy round to score for Gamboa.

Gamboa 10-9
Gamboa 38-37

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 10:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Gamboa-Gonzalez R5

This looks a lot like the last round. Gonzalez is just not giving Gamboa anything to work with, and Gamboa is working hard to find anything he can. Pot shot right by Gamboa, and now he’s showboating. He’s also letting his hands fall again. I like Gamboa and love watching him fight, but a good puncher with a chin is going to clean his clock one of these days.

Gamboa 10-9
Gamboa 48-46

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 10:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Gonzalez is unable to shift to a punching stance quickly enough from his shell game defense. Thus he cannot seem to take advantage of the many shots Gamboa flashes him.

by Matt Miller on Jan 9, 2009 10:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Gamboa-Gonzalez R6

Gamboa throwing again, but here comes Gonzalez with a few. Now Gamboa is exhibiting his speed. Matt’s observation above is dead-on.

Gonzalez with a couple decent counter shots, but it’s just not enough. Gonzalez showboating after he slips some combination punching from Gamboa. Stiff left jab from Gonzalez at the end of the round. Still not close to enough to steal a round.

Gamboa 10-9
Gamboa 58-55

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Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 10:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Gamboa throws really crisp punches, but he needs to work on his balance a bit.

by Matt Miller on Jan 9, 2009 10:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

A bit

lol. His balance flat out sucks. Worst I’ve ever seen. It’s the reason he keeps getting knocked down, much more so than his chin or defensive lapses.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Jan 12, 2009 1:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Gamboa-Gonzalez R7

Gamboa flashes his hand speed again about halfway into the round. This is really easy work for him tonight. Past the flash knockdown this has just been Gonzalez chilling and hanging out in there, cashin’ his check tomorrow with relative good health.

Gamboa’s keeping his hands so low now he’s all but daring Gonzalez to take the initiative. Here comes Gamboa! Gonzalez again stands up to it, but an uppercut sneaks in there. Gonzalez’s nose is bloodied, but he makes it out of the round.

Gamboa 10-9
Gamboa 68-64

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 10:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Gonzalez

Trying to show a little swagger, but now that he’s taking bigger shots it’s not looking so great.

by Fooch on Jan 9, 2009 10:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Gamboa-Gonzalez R8

Gamboa comes out in full-on attack mode, and he’s firing away from all angles. Gonzalez has reached the deep waters, and his boat has a leak.

If Gonzalez has any designs on winning this fight — and it doesn’t appear that he does — he might as well just go for broke and turn this into a firefight. Chances are he loses, but it’s not like Yuri has some rock solid beard, either.

STIFF right from Gonzalez, and Gamboa felt that one. But he comes right back, too. Round ends. That’s the most fire Gonzalez has shown since the second.

Gamboa 10-9
Gamboa 78-73

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 10:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Gamboa-Gonzalez R9

HARD right from Gamboa as he dances around the ring and throws power shots. Gonzalez trying to throw punches this round, at least. Gamboa looks like he’s sparring at this point. Gonzalez is doing more, but he was doing nothing.

Gamboa 10-9
Gamboa 88-82

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 10:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

An early knockdown, followed by a complete domination by way of relentless, relatively light flurries and hands-down showboating?

Are we sure this isn’t a Joe Calzaghe fight?

by Matt Miller on Jan 9, 2009 10:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

haha

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 10:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Gamboa-Gonzalez R10

Joe Tessitore just shit his pants about Gonzalez’s corner mistakenly saying the last round was the final round, as if this has never happened before.

Gonzalez is throwing this round, but he’s not really close to landing anything significant. And now Gamboa is peppering him on the ropes. Gonzalez gets on his bike. Right uppercut lands, and now Gamboa is drilling Gonzalez. The mouthpiece comes out, and the referee stops the fight with 48 seconds left. Jesus, whatever. That was a terrible stoppage.

Yuriorkis Gamboa TKO-10

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 10:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I disagree with the stoppage. He wasn’t that hurt at all.

by Matt Miller on Jan 9, 2009 10:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Sadly I do too

But I’ll take the TKO

by Option27 on Jan 9, 2009 11:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Bad stoppage….

Gamboa looked like crap in my opinion given the amount of hype he has been given.

Jhonny Gonzalez took him out in 6 rounds and Gamboa got a questionable stoppage and got knocked down.

I don’t think he will be an elite fighter. He is what he is… a talented fighter who has significant shortcomings. He would get torn apart by someone who is a world class championship level fighter. He gets hit too often for me to respect his offensive abilities.

by Zocalo on Jan 9, 2009 11:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Lakers just scored 41 points in the first quarter. Sick.

by Matt Miller on Jan 9, 2009 11:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yeah, my bad.

by Matt Miller on Jan 9, 2009 11:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

PACERS BABY

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 9, 2009 11:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

you all were saying?

by Matt Miller on Jan 10, 2009 1:33 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh I'm not pretending they're good

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Camden Chat

"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."

by SC on Jan 10, 2009 5:39 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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