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Uriorkis GamboaCuban professional boxer. Olympic champion 2004.
Date of Birth: 23.12.1981
Country:  Cuba |
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Biography of Yuriorkis Gamboa
Yuriorkis Gamboa (born December 23, 1981, in Guantanamo, Cuba) is a Cuban professional boxer, competing in the featherweight division. He was the Olympic champion in 2004 and the Pan American Games champion in 2003. Gamboa made his professional debut in April 2007.
Olympic Success
Yuriorkis Gamboa participated in the 2004 Sydney Olympics in the flyweight division and won the gold medal, showcasing his exceptional boxing skills. He also achieved success in other international competitions, winning a bronze medal at the 2005 World Championships.
Professional Career
In May 2008, Gamboa faced Darlin Jimenez in a 10-round bout. Gamboa dominated the fight, displaying his superior movement and accuracy in landing punches. In the fourth round, Jimenez managed to knock Gamboa down with a powerful combination, but Gamboa quickly got back up. Despite the knockdown, Gamboa ultimately won the fight, with all judges scoring in his favor.
Personal Information
The fight took place at the Buffalo Bills Hotel in Primm, Nevada, USA. Gamboa weighed in at 58.40 kg, while Jimenez weighed 59.40 kg. The bout was televised on HBO BAD, and the referee was Russell Mora. The official judges' scorecards were Raul Caiz (97-92), Patricia Morse Jarman (97-92), and Delby Shirley (99-91), all in favor of Gamboa. The unofficial judge Harold Lederman scored the fight 98-91 in favor of Gamboa.
Yuriorkis Gamboa's accomplishments in both the amateur and professional boxing world have solidified his reputation as a talented and skilled boxer. With his Olympic gold medal and numerous victories, he has become a respected figure in the sport.
