Anselmo Moreno vs Guillermo Rigondeaux at 122

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There's no comparison. Rigo wins either way.

I think it's worth pointing out that Rigondeaux has only gone 12 rounds once in his career and Rigo isn't likely to KO him, have to favor Moreno in the later rounds just going on that.

I don't think I could pick Moreno to win it, but having a guy with the type of defense, reflex, and footwork could put the focus on the issue with Guillermo and that is he has become increasingly one handed.....He's not a 1 handed fighter at all.... All I mean as it relates to this matchup is that Moreno has the defensive ability to put the emphasis on avoiding the left hand at all costs. Obviously Rigo doesnt telegraph or shoot his shots like Darchinyian, but it's still noteworthy that Moreno completely neutralized his left and I think it shows he has can pick to focus on avoiding certain shots if that's what the gameplan is. We've seen what can happen when even the most dynamic of fighters become predictable against others who have great defense and know what to look out for.... like Donaire v Narvaez. I think he can stay in there and become a real pest. It's been great to see Rigo in the last couple of fights go in there and throwing more volume, but I can see him overthinking in this one. unlike Narvaez, Moreno is much more active as he doesn't have to run or earmuff for defense and is always ready to counter. He moves at much more of a constant rhythm than Rigo and can fight on the inside, or at least get an angle to fire in there.....the way he bends at the waist and extends his body forward makes it harder than it looks to land body shots as well.... its quite the accomplishment to just come out of the fight looking competent against D like that and I dont care if this is a stinker, i love matchups like this. having said all that, I still can't pick Moreno to win ...there is a big X factor when it comes to Rigo that we r starting to see glimpses of ...i don't think we've ever really seen him take it out of 3rd gear

wow its really a toss up fight, i got moreno hes a lil more active then chacal, but its really a toss up match, all these damn great fights n these promoters dont make them what a shame :mad:

I would have to favor Rigondeaux. I haven't seen Moreno fight at that weight before.

Agreed. Im big on Moreno. I'm just concerned about him moving up. Mares is a dude who we saw actually increase his power when he put on a couple pounds, I don't see Anselmo doing that. He's gonna need a little bit more than just good footwork against guys at 122 and 126 who are just as fast and equally as elusive. True and Moreno isn't that strongest guy at 118 either. I think Rigondeaux is just overall too dynamic for Moreno to handle, who relys on slipping shots and landing flush counters. Far easier said than done on Rigondeaux, who rarely puts himself in a bad position after punching.

that is a tough one, two highly skilled boxers...that is a 50/50 Fight I like both so I hope he doesn't happen lol if it does then it will be a tough one to pick

Yeah but do u see anybody outboxing Moreno? :lol1: This is a chess match through and through. I'd go with Rigo just because they are both equally matched in speed but Rigo has the power, and the counterpunching. Not to mention he's the proven dude at 122. But I see Anselmo giving him a serious headache. Not exactly eye candy though Rigondeaux seems to operate on a different level than most fighters sometimes and I think he has more one shot power than Moreno. I don't think he dominates or stops Moreno, but I think he gets the victory.

Rigondeaux will win. I just can't see someone outboxing Rigondeaux and that's only way Moreno knows how to fight.