Pedro Diaz + Guillermo Rigondeaux= PERFECTION

Who is Gamboas trainer?

These "could've, would've, should'ves" are just too sad for me to think of for long. The same can be said for so many of our Cuban fighters. It's even worse for the ones still stuck on the island. After only 12 pro fights, Rigo already appears destined for professional greatness. He's awesome. What might have been... SMH But then he would almost certainly have had many years less working with trainers like Diaz. Shields, Roach, the Mayweathers didn't have a bloody clue what to do with Rigondeaux. Diaz does and so would a number of other Cubans, Diaz ain't the only Cuban coach working at that kinda level of ability, there's others, he just happens to be on US tv doing his thing I largely agree with the if he had turned pro earlier thing, but it ain't been too difficult to switch over really has it?! La calidad es la calidad.

Just imagine what it could've been if he wou;d've turned pro at 23 or 24 These "could've, would've, should'ves" are just too sad for me to think of for long. The same can be said for so many of our Cuban fighters. It's even worse for the ones still stuck on the island. After only 12 pro fights, Rigo already appears destined for professional greatness. He's awesome. What might have been... SMH

Just imagine what it could've been if he wou;d've turned pro at 23 or 24 Exactly. He would have had the ability to develop a pro style at a younger age. He's learning on the fly with starting his career so late. He fought a 10 rounder in his 3rd fight.

I thought Cotto-Trout was a Draw the first time I watched it, then 7-5 for Trout the second watch. So that fight was pretty close.. He's obviously a good trainer, but keep in mind he's training an okay boxer in Cotto and an elite boxer in Rigondeaux, when both are already in their 30s. I would like to see him start of like Ward-Hunter or Mayweather Sr/Roger-Mayweather Jr. I agree. I would love to see Pedro develop his own talent, but he might be better suited to taking a proven talent and guiding them to victory against a tough opponent.

Next Great Trainer! But I thought this BEFORE the Donaire fight, the man has some amazing training tactics and you can tell is excellent at coming up with Game Plans: I would love to see him work with more young talented fighters and develop them into stars, easier to install that work ethic into younger fighters then it is the older fighters like Cotto

I think he is. He's the type of trainer who can turn a face-first type of brawler like Rios into a decent above average boxer.

I think Pedro is a top trainer. He did a good job with Cotto but him and Rigondeaux are a deadly 1,2 combination. They seem to click a lot better.

I thought Cotto-Trout was a Draw the first time I watched it, then 7-5 for Trout the second watch. So that fight was pretty close.. He's obviously a good trainer, but keep in mind he's training an okay boxer in Cotto and an elite boxer in Rigondeaux, when both are already in their 30s. I would like to see him start of like Ward-Hunter or Mayweather Sr/Roger-Mayweather Jr.

YES I believe hes the best out there. He has a doctorate in exercise physiology I believe, and the guy uses passion and willing to work. Ill pick him over Nacho, Roach, and Hunter.

Or no cornermen... he'll just stand in the corner in between rounds by himself. Clubber Lang style!

Oh and as far as the question goes, not yet. He has the tools and potential but one win doesn't make him a top trainer. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android

Not based on this win, Rigo could have done it even if nobody trained him Or no cornermen... he'll just stand in the corner in between rounds by himself.

In the training videos you could see what they were drilling then it was up to Rigo to implement it in the fight, which he did perfectly and that was the main reason why Diaz's main instructions during the fight was "keep your hands up" and nothin else. It was Diaz's idea to train in the sand to strengthen Rigo's legs too. Without that who knows what would've happened during the KD. His legs could've gone jelly or not. We wont know but Diaz has to get some credit. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android

Not based on this win, Rigo could have done it even if nobody trained him

I've got a lot of respect for Pedro Diaz, he seems like a really smart guy. But I'd regard this particular victory as being all Rigo to be honest. Im sure Rigo was already 'seasoned'... lol. So by your implications Rigo could have done full training camp with just anyone or maybe even by himself and the outcome would have been the same?

I agree. Ronnie Shields wanted to turn him into an aggressive fan friendly fighter. In the Cordoba fight he looked good early on. He was walking him down and came out agressive but you could tell that style wasn't for him. After the 6th round he went back to what he knew best, the amateur style of landing a shot or two and moving. Under Pedro Diaz he looked much sharper, relaxed and confident than I've ever seen him. Hopefully he continues to get better and develop his pro style. Scary thought but I do think he still has significant room for improvement. With every fight, he seems like he's getting more accustomed to the pros. Just imagine what it could've been if he wou;d've turned pro at 23 or 24

I don't think Cotto is with Pedro anymore. Thats too bad. I thought Pedro really helped him.

He's a great trainer for boxer types. I think he's steering Cotto in the wrong direction. I don't think Cotto is with Pedro anymore.

I've got a lot of respect for Pedro Diaz, he seems like a really smart guy. But I'd regard this particular victory as being all Rigo to be honest. I disagree with this. The day after the fight my bro asked me if I thought Diaz had anything to do with the victory and I told him absolutely. I also thought Mayweather vs Cotto was pretty competitive but Cotto has crap stamina unfortunately. Who knows what would've happened if Cotto was a 12 round fighter, he gassesDiaz had a good plan. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android