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Post by T.Mag56 on Nov 16, 2008 21:21:50 GMT -5
Another incredibly likable, Japanese-based, South American sensation. We're all somewhat familiar with him, but let's reacquaint ourselves with another name that will become more and more prevalent as we move on. Undefeated, offensive, sharp, is prone to stopping to his more (professionally) experienced opponents, and will be fighting for the (somehow) vacant WBA Super Feather belt at the end of the month, against a less-than-impressive Panamanian, named Whyber Garcia.
Now, I love Linares, and I honestly think he can beat many of the top 15 guys between 122-130, and deserves a legitimate shot at the belt, but why..., why, is the vacant WBA belt available via Whyber Garcia? Garcia (20-5) has been stopped very early by both R. Caballero and E. Valero. Not the worst fighters, especially Valero, whom I love, but how do these stats solidify his right to fight for a belt, when Gamboa is waiting around? Garcia's last two victories both came against Armando Rojas (9-8-5!!), who has two wins in his last 12 fights.
Gamboa should be fighting Linares, in what would be a wet dream for fight fans. When you compare Whyber Garcia to Gamboa, you see that Gamboa's last three victories came against guys with over 20 victories, and less than 4 defeats each. Garcia, as I mentioned, has a positive record, with some stoppages, but this is an easy victory for Linares.
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Post by PBD on Nov 16, 2008 22:57:30 GMT -5
I also like Linares a lot , the kid has major talent. I would have really liked to see him fight Chris John before he left 126. But at Super Feather he will have plenty of great fights, a fight with Rocky Juarez would be a great technical bout for the avid fight fans like us! Talking about Gamboa, another wet dream for fight fans would be Gamboa vs Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero. I know Guerrero won't be able to match the speed, I mean no one at 130 can, but he can match the power and his pressure would be a factor.
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Post by T.Mag56 on Nov 16, 2008 23:31:05 GMT -5
You know, I wouldn't be surprised to see Linares take on some more names at 126 (or even at a catch between 126-130), even John in a year or so. He's still ranked in the top five (in most places) @ the 126 mark. These guys can generally float between 126-130, as long as they're not moving on up to 135. Even JMM took on Chris John. I think once a guy has committed to fight over 122, he's looking at 126-130 as a viable area for competition.
John's a massive name, who Linares I'm sure has memorized by now.
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Post by PBD on Nov 16, 2008 23:47:46 GMT -5
Yea thats a possiblilty , but I think the money is at 130 right now along with the bigger fights. He would have to fight Oscar Larios and beat him again to win back his belt. Chris John is going to be hard to get out of Indonesia unless its versus a safe opponent, but a fight in Japan with the two can easily happen since they have both fought there more than once.
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Post by punchdrunk on Nov 17, 2008 0:35:21 GMT -5
Gamboa is still a work in process.Even if Linares' people offered a fight to Gamboa,I doubt he would take it.
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Post by Paul Magno on Nov 17, 2008 0:41:36 GMT -5
On pure technique alone, Linares is a trainer's wet dream. He is almost perfect. Kinda reminds you of a younger, more energetic Juan Manuel Marquez.
I hear Linares is somewhat injury-prone, though. That may be his only real flaw.
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