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[CubanGuyNYC]

HOFer, without a doubt. ATG? Unfortunately, Loma got into the pros a little too late; and his performance, although excellent, wasn’t quite enough to attain that status. I’ve been disappointed for Loma, as I’ve liked and followed him since the amateurs — a special talent that...

[CubanGuyNYC]

Great post. Totally agree....

[CubanGuyNYC]

That’s true, but Rigo also shot himself in the foot with his fighting attitude. There was little pressure to fight a guy who routinely stunk up the place. It made for a ready-made excuse: “He’s too boring.” And he was. I loved Rigo when he actually fought, which was pretty rare....

[CubanGuyNYC]

The best amateurs tend to transition well. If they were standouts as amateurs, they’re gifted and dedicated fighters. Making it to the top is, of course, a horse of a different color. The top fighters are all gifted and dedicated — I don’t care what anyone says. Getting through all that...

[CubanGuyNYC]

A long amateur career is never good for a pro campaign. They’re almost two different sports. If success in amateur boxing meant pro greatness, there would be a lot more Mexican and Puerto Rican Olympic medalists. Cubans dominate practically everyone in the amateur game; Mexicans and PRs aren’t...

[CubanGuyNYC]

Rigondeaux was almost 29 when he started his pro career, and almost 33 when he had his biggest fight against a prime Donaire. (I won’t count Lomachenko, as Rigo was already 37 and heavily outsized.) I was at the Donaire fight; Rigo was masterful — probably as close to prime as he ever was...

[CubanGuyNYC]

I remember watching Loma as an amateur. I totally looked forward to his pro career. He had some great moments; but no doubt, had he turned pro only a few years earlier, his career would’ve been even more outstanding. “The Matrix” was a lot of fun to watch....

[CubanGuyNYC]

Agreed. It’s clear Canelo simply doesn’t want to fight Benavidez. Word is that he’s gonna fight Berlanga next. Really? David is moving up to 175, but said he’ll come back down to face Alvarez. Doesn’t look like this fight will ever materialize. A shame....