by Bill "Two Scoops" Emes

Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum expects a very big struggle in promoting WBA/WBO super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux (12-0, 8KOs) because of his defensive style. On Saturday night at Radio City Music Hall, Rigondeaux knocked off Nonito Donaire with a twelve round unanimous decision. It was a huge win for the two-time Olympic gold medal winner, who has to be considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport.

"It was the exact opposite of the last two HBO fights that we had. It was not a very engaging fight, but that was the best way [for him to fight Donaire]. If Rigondeaux stands and fights, the son of a b*tch has a lot of power and he has lot of movement, a lot of skill. But running the way he does really makes it not a watchable fight," Arum said.

"I have to look for somebody to buy the fights. It's a not a very pleasing style. He's a very good fighter, but it's not a very pleasing style. This kid is one of the best defensive fighters that I've ever seen, but does it sell tickets. Sometimes defense sells, but now the master salesman has to sell defense. It will take all of the abilities of this 81-year-old promoter."