Yuriorkis Gamboa

How far do you see him going? talent-wise he has all the makings of an all time great, fast hands with one punch power in both, classy footwork and very good balance and lateral movement. The only factor that could hold him back may be his chin, realisticaly how good do you think hell be remembered when his career is over?

A lot depends on him. As you mentioned, he has all the tools to ge a more than decent player. But can he stay away from all the bright lights? A lot of Cubans have wasted their talents once they see the bright lights.

He needs to be more active in my opinion. Could clean up SFW and LW divisions right now, tho I still want to see the Juanma fight at FW first.

His greatness/legacy will require a super fight with Donaire but I don't see it happening unless Flash starts moving up in weight soon (which he definitely has the frame and ability to do).

Gamboa's other issue is his age, probably only got 3 yrs left in him as he defected so late.

Outrageous talent, so far only partially fulfilled. Am slightly disappointed with his lack of activity as well as his choice of next opponent given that he's already thirty, but when he's in full flow he's an absolute joy to watch.

Would dearly have loved to see Gamboa-Donaire this year, but it's looking unlikely seeing as Gamboa is looking to move up. Donaire might be a huge Bantamweight, but fighting as high as Super-Featherweight might be too much of a stretch even for him.

Should imagine we'll be seeing Gamboa at Lightweight within the next twelve to eighteen months, where I think he could totally blitz Guerrero, Rios and Burns. Chuck Broner in to the mix, and there's plenty there for him if he wants it. It's within his capabilities to become the best fighter on the planet if he wants it badly enough, but he'll need to get a move on. Right now he's very, very good. But he could be great.

I dont think age is that much of a factor. He can go on for another 5 years without noticeably slowing down (modern nutrition )

He needs some big names on his cv. More than capable of beating them if he gets in there with them

If he's moving up to LW I think he needs to seriously think about holding his hands a little bit higher, he holds them lower than flippin' Naz!!! Bigger guys hit harder and he might want to just watch out for big hitters with those hands so low.

He runs the risk of going like Joan Guzman if he doesn't get his finger out, great talent.

Have been thinking of asking the guys here on 606 the same question for a while now. Cant for the love of me think why this guy isnt clearing up sfw and lw. Really cant see him being beat and a shame he isn't in the light... or is he generally inactive?

Really is a great talent but he needs to get himself more active like others have said.

There are some fantastic fights out there for him. The likes of Broner, Burns & Rios (if he stays at this weight).

Does anyone know when his next fight is?