Something similar to this is going to happen in the Lomachenko vs Rigondeaux bout

If Loma makes the same mistake Donaire did, it's over. What are those mistakes? Bringing the fight to the Cuban, getting influenced by the crowd's booing and all that, instead of taking his time, assert his natural countering style. Much like Marquez becoming the aggressor in the TBE fight.

If you could quantify skill I don't think either man gives away much. What Loma gives away in defense to Rigo is what he makes up in offense. No way is one overall more skilled than the other, they are just different, but you could argue that Loma's entire arsenal is the most loaded since RJJ. Rigo is one of the best defensive fighters of all time, for sure he has that covered vs Loma. Loma on other hand is just as much ahead on offence. They cancel each other out. The difference here is going to be size I think and Loma will simply overwhelm the smaller man. At the same time these are two master fighters, they might pull something that no one has seen before. Loma might come out a very different fighter against Rigo, I can see Loma trying to feel him out for 5 rounds minimum and then bring something we never seen before. Same goes for Rigo. But I think Rigo has to KO Loma that is the only way he is going to win. He will not outpoint Loma because the odd counter is not going to win him rounds when Loma will be throwing punches in bunches even though many missing. This is the direction boxing has been heading in. Rigo is not the established consensus p4p name in boxing like Floyd was to win fights on defense and counters alone. Rigo needs a KO. I don't think that's necessarily true (that Rigo needs a KO). I think Rigo will be landing the harder, cleaner and crisper shots. And I think the increased activity of Loma will give Rigo many more opportunities to land than he usually does (since he normally just neutralizes other guys offense/makes them scared to attack for fear of being countered)... In other words, Loma has the skills to be more offensive and active than any of Rigo's past opponents, but at the same time, this will give Rigo many more opportunities to counter... Rigo won't have the opportunity to coast, but at the same time, he'll have a greater opportunity to score... I expect some exciting exchanges at some point... and I expect this fight to be more exciting the Floyd/Manny (Rigo is highly defensive like Floyd but I think he's more aggressive/more of a hothead when he gets hit than Floyd (who always played safe in the later stage of his career)... And Loma has better skills to get close to Rigo than Manny had to get close to Floyd. You might draw a comparison to Canelo/Lara... With Canelo being the bigger stronger guy... But Canelo isn't as talented as Loma and Lara isn't as aggressive as Rigo... Rigo fights back hard as soon as he's hit... I think Rigo will be more of a shock to Loma than Loma to Rigo. Still can't believe this sh*t is free to! Like the one gift from boxing in forever to the fans.

If you could quantify skill I don't think either man gives away much. What Loma gives away in defense to Rigo is what he makes up in offense. No way is one overall more skilled than the other, they are just different, but you could argue that Loma's entire arsenal is the most loaded since RJJ. Rigo is one of the best defensive fighters of all time, for sure he has that covered vs Loma. Loma on other hand is just as much ahead on offence. They cancel each other out. The difference here is going to be size I think and Loma will simply overwhelm the smaller man. At the same time these are two master fighters, they might pull something that no one has seen before. Loma might come out a very different fighter against Rigo, I can see Loma trying to feel him out for 5 rounds minimum and then bring something we never seen before. Same goes for Rigo. But I think Rigo has to KO Loma that is the only way he is going to win. He will not outpoint Loma because the odd counter is not going to win him rounds when Loma will be throwing punches in bunches even though many missing. This is the direction boxing has been heading in. Rigo is not the established consensus p4p name in boxing like Floyd was to win fights on defense and counters alone. Rigo needs a KO. Don't forget Loma's superior footwork. He is going to be coming at Rigo at different angles and positions than anybody has before.

It's going to be a tactical fight. Rigo's defense and movement will defuse much of the customary offensive output from Loma. I still favor Loma due to age and size advantages. Plus Rigo hasn't been active enough recently. Lots of questions to be answered by these athletes. Can't wait!

Loma will miss alot,but when he lands, Rigo will feel it. I expect a good competitive fight. Watch body attack by Rigo. Is his only hope. salido was killing loma to the body, some were low but he was able to do it with ease. im sure hes improves since then tho. yes rigo will feel those punches

Loma will miss alot,but when he lands, Rigo will feel it. I expect a good competitive fight. Watch body attack by Rigo. Is his only hope.

Easy work for Loma. I'm sticking to my original pick and won't change my pick/make pre-fight excuses like some. Rigo may win a round, but he'll either lose 119-109 type decision or quit/get stopped after being dominated and dropped once or twice. Loma has been breaking the dudes people said would toy with him. This won't be any different.

This is how I see it playing out. Especially if the rumors are true about Rigo's cigaratte smoking. One of the WORST bad habits a Boxer could ever have. He will need some EPO or something just to keep up. he smokes weed and cigs but for this fight he took the nicotine patch and took edibles. he may win

Depends whether Rigo can hold a shot from Lomachenko I think.

The amount of crying will be unbearable. It's going to be really bad either way this goes.

No. Loma will overwhelm him and stop him. Then we will hear cries of weight, age etc. This is how I see it playing out. Especially if the rumors are true about Rigo's cigaratte smoking. One of the WORST bad habits a Boxer could ever have. He will need some EPO or something just to keep up.

If you could quantify skill I don't think either man gives away much. What Loma gives away in defense to Rigo is what he makes up in offense. No way is one overall more skilled than the other, they are just different, but you could argue that Loma's entire arsenal is the most loaded since RJJ. Rigo is one of the best defensive fighters of all time, for sure he has that covered vs Loma. Loma on other hand is just as much ahead on offence. They cancel each other out. The difference here is going to be size I think and Loma will simply overwhelm the smaller man. At the same time these are two master fighters, they might pull something that no one has seen before. Loma might come out a very different fighter against Rigo, I can see Loma trying to feel him out for 5 rounds minimum and then bring something we never seen before. Same goes for Rigo. But I think Rigo has to KO Loma that is the only way he is going to win. He will not outpoint Loma because the odd counter is not going to win him rounds when Loma will be throwing punches in bunches even though many missing. This is the direction boxing has been heading in. Rigo is not the established consensus p4p name in boxing like Floyd was to win fights on defense and counters alone. Rigo needs a KO.

No. Loma will overwhelm him and stop him. Then we will hear cries of weight, age etc.

Loma has been used to stationary bigger targets, i think Rigons is use to being the small guy he wins his fights with skills, i feel Rigon will adjust n will be faster n slicker just like MoneyMay does his opponents The things i see that are against Rigon are his age n inactivity hes been fighting like once a year and at his age it will be harder to adjust against another great like Loma Like always its a toss up fight, highly skilled anything can happen

I think Rigondeaux may be the underdog but I won't be surprised if he outpoints Lomachenko.

If this was fought at 126, I might agree. But, the size is definitely going to matter here.

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