I’m afraid Gerry’s time has come to an end. Indeed, he is a true champion and the best tactical/technical boxer Philippines has ever produced. Unfortunately, he didn’t get the chance to scale the heights of popularity that Manny Pacquiao’s enjoying these days. The fight was a chance. But it came too late.

Gerry needs to hung up his gloves now.

you are wrong elmot. at his age with his record, gerry has already done a lot for the sport, and after coming back out from retirement, he also had proven that he still has what it takes to be a champion.

so why did he challenge juanma lopez who is, judging from his previous fights and his record, a much harder/explosive puncher than him? it’s because with all his achievements, he never had the popularity comparable to pacquiao’s…and it’s because of his style. most people prefer the brawler type than the technical boxers. but now, with this fight, not only can gerry get another title, he can also be as popular as pacquiao and show the world that boxing is not only for the heavy fists..its also for the thick brains.

anyways, with all credits to gerry, i still see this fight very risky for him. i think one lucky punch of juanma will decide the game. (i called it “lucky” because gerry is very good at evading and blocking punches, it will take really good luck to hit him clean) but in case it never came, gerry then would have the score card. can’t wait to see this fight!~

hopefully gerry will emerge victorious so as for him to have a last fight with a star on his chest before he retires.

It’s Juan Manuel “Juanma” Lopez vs Gerry Peñalosa on April 25 for the Junior Featherweight Division in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Though I hate to admit it, as I am a Peñalosa fan too, my fight results prediction favors the younger champion: TKO in …