VIDEO: Rigondeaux Short Training Footage

I have no doubt Rigo can outbox Donaire. My questions about him are all to do with his transition into being a true "professional" fighter, and being able to take a big shot from a legitimately hard puncher. I think there's still some uncertainty about him in that regard but I don't think anyone can argue he's talented as hell.

thats a 5 9 right there i know when i see one True indeed. Not a fan of Rigo leaving his right hand that low, but perhaps he's looking to time Donaire... problem is Donaire's about 5'7, 5'8, and the hook from that clip was mighty close.

The sparring partner was just standing there like there's a cement on his feet and still land a left hook! Donaire can move to the left or right and can counter both ways. All I see with Rigo was his straight left! Donaire probably will counter that straight left all night. But I can see this ending with a counter left hook after rigo throw his right hook. Like the Montiel one, Rigo needs to make only 1 mistake and it will be over! I got to be honest....the more and more I watch both guys the more I see confidence from Rigo and doubt from Donaire. It was like Donaire completely dismissed Rigo's chances and then started watching some footage of him....his words and increased training seem to indicate that he thinks Rigo is a big threat to him. I still think this is a pretty even fight but I think Rigo is gonna surprise him with his abilities.

Top notch footage gentlemen. Thx for the peek. Rigo looks solid. can't wait for fight nite. :boxing:

Well it gives us a good indicator and we can clearly see hes in superb condition & looking razor sharp. Working on that left hook too ;) Working on blocking that left hook it appears.

How tall is his sparring partner there? thats a 5 9 right there i know when i see one

Clearly something hes working on and the left hook missed as did the follow up and he got countered. http://i.imgur.com/EIah95G.gif How tall is his sparring partner there?

That's a real nice move. Hopefully he lands that in the fight The sparring partner was just standing there like there's a cement on his feet and still land a left hook! Donaire can move to the left or right and can counter both ways. All I see with Rigo was his straight left! Donaire probably will counter that straight left all night. But I can see this ending with a counter left hook after rigo throw his right hook. Like the Montiel one, Rigo needs to make only 1 mistake and it will be over!

Hes not looked spectacular against a mesh of styles. Its all well and good hes seemingly open for a left hook, Donaires constantly open for every punch in the book. When his right hand is low his shoulders there protecting his chin anyway and he has cat like reflexes and always maintains great balance. Every fighter gets hit from time to time. His right isn't just a range finder, he has a very good jab he uses well to body & head. He dropped Marroquinn with a right hand, hurt Casey with a right to the body, nearly decapitated Noriega with a sweeping right hook. The only fight hes looked a bit of a one-handed fighter in was against Kennedy who he absolutely toyed with. no he does'nt.. if aything his jab is sloppy or just a range finder ..thats one of the most obvoius flaws too ... .im sure he knows how to throw a jab but having a a good one still remains to be seen ..and this aint the fight he might wanna experiment ....lol

My 5bill to you 15 bill? 3-1 odds My 20 bill to your 10 bill.

I want to see Rigo use his right hook more often.

Clearly something hes working on and the left hook missed as did the follow up and he got countered. http://i.imgur.com/EIah95G.gif That's a real nice move. Hopefully he lands that in the fight

I'll bet you all your points Donaire wins. My 5bill to you 15 bill? 3-1 odds

Don't like what I saw there at 0:54 seconds Rigo tries his flicker straight to set up a counter but his partner left hooks him as he tried his counter left upper Yep. I've noticed that in his previous fights and wonder if he would try that against an opponent as quick as him. Definitely something to worry about. He was able to do it a lot against Kennedy but didn't try it a whole lot against a quicker and stronger Marroquin.

For the record, I see this as a pick em' fight because I can see ways that either guy can win. Which is AWESOME and rare these days (although Froch v Kessler II is another). My pick is Donaire by KO, although I can see him being out slicked and frustrated to a UD loss. But hey, rolling with Donaire.

Not sure what Im supposed to be so impressed by with those training videos. Just video of him doing basic ****. He is a 2 time Olympic gold medalist. No **** he can do that stuff. But nothing out of the ordinary in those.

Rigo is an amazing boxer to watch He is. I don't get personally how boxing fans can find him boring but I guess most of the people who do are more into the whole 'lets see who can take the most punishment' You've just got to respect the guys skills. Hes a phenomenal technician. His footwork is a thing of beauty. I find it almost hypnotising too watch lol

Hes not looked spectacular against a mesh of styles. Its all well and good hes seemingly open for a left hook, Donaires constantly open for every punch in the book. When his right hand is low his shoulders there protecting his chin anyway and he has cat like reflexes and always maintains great balance. Every fighter gets hit from time to time. His right isn't just a range finder, he has a very good jab he uses well to body & head. He dropped Marroquinn with a right hand, hurt Casey with a right to the body, nearly decapitated Noriega with a sweeping right hook. The only fight hes looked a bit of a one-handed fighter in was against Kennedy who he absolutely toyed with.

Rigo got this, easy work. Rigo patience & accuracy will bank him rounds. Donaire will get more & more frustrated...start to swing wild like he usualy does & leave him open down the pipe for Rigo trademark straight left. I'll bet you all your points Donaire wins. The closer this fight gets the more and more people are turning to Rigondeaux. I've said it since day one its very well you looking at Donaire's knockouts and thinking these guys may or may not have a better chin but it don't always work like that & look at it from a stylistic standpoint. If you go forward against a fighter like Donaire, that is perfect for him, especially if you're a sloppy brawler. However when Donaire is forced onto the front-foot hes a totally different fighter! Tell me I'm wrong. Yes he looks bad against orthodox fighters who step back and jab, but Rigo is a southpaw who uses his right hand as a range finder, he's not a traditional boxer per say he's a guy who likes to counter with power shots, 90% of them with his left hand while his right hand is low. This will work in Donaire's favor. Clearly something hes working on and the left hook missed as did the follow up and he got countered. It looks like the left hook grazed him. Even if it did miss, Rigo's right hand was by his nuts, not good.

Is that Vitor Belfort in the first video? Sure is. Hes been training alongside The Blackzilians. http://unit3-pic.twittweb.com/img/original/6d/6dee7c3608a9146697010b089d95b1a9.jpeg