Unbeaten Yuriorkis Gamboa (10-0, 8 KOs) was considered one of the big rising stars of the super featherweight division, however the 2004 Olympic gold medallist has now decided to go down in weight to campaign at 126 lbs. starting tonight in Primm, Nevada, against former 122 lbs. world title contender Al Seeger. "I think 126 is the most appropriate and most natural division for Gamboa at the moment", states promoter Ahmet Öner. "At 5'6 he is rather short. Fighting at 126 lbs. will help him be even more efficient and bring out his power and speed even more. If you keep in mind that he used to knock out tough guys at 130 you can imagine how he will clean up the featherweight division."
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im currently talking myself into a small play on the under for a few reasons
-- even tho it was a win, Gamboa's last performance was not impressive. i think he makes it a point to impress in his new division
-- anyone know how long Seeger even trained for this fight? because Jose Rojas was supposed to fight him tonight but he "suddenly pulled out"
-- Seegers been knocked down in his last 2 fights, both losses
-- even tho it was a win, Gamboa's last performance was not impressive. i think he makes it a point to impress in his new division
-- anyone know how long Seeger even trained for this fight? because Jose Rojas was supposed to fight him tonight but he "suddenly pulled out"
-- Seegers been knocked down in his last 2 fights, both losses
