Guillermo Rigondeaux vs these fighters

[nivek535]

Rigondeaux obviously has world class skills, and probably would be a difficult opponent for anyone. But his resume compared to the names you listed is a joke. If Rigo has been down three times already in only 15 fights, then I don't see him going the distance against killers like Gomez, Jofre, Zarate, etc.

I KNOW RIGHT.
he went down to jabs for christ sakes, and they were arent even pressure fighters.
amagasa jab oh my god cmon.

I want Rigo to face a real pressure style. Frampton poses the biggest test IMO.

^ yep.
i wish rigo couldve fought morales/barrera..... his fragile chin would be completely exposed.

[Flo_Raiden]

Bump. Any thoughts now on how Rigo does against the fighters listed?

[QueensburyRules]

- -Scott nailed the weak resume.

In short, Rigo was surfing on his 2 gold medals and wasn't equipped to be great in the pros.

[Mario040481]

Rigondeaux obviously has world class skills, and probably would be a difficult opponent for anyone. But his resume compared to the names you listed is a joke. If Rigo has been down three times already in only 15 fights, then I don't see him going the distance against killers like Gomez, Jofre, Zarate, etc.

Instead of pretending as if I know things that I don't, like I usually do, I must say that outside of a few highlight reels, and falling out during his fight on the undercard of Cotto vs Canelo* I've watched pretty much zilch of the guy, which segues into my question of, how did he react these 3 times he was presumably clocked, dropped, and got up?
*I rewatched the majority of the Cotto vs Canelo card and I remember hearing Lederman saying he wished he could see Ruben Olivares, Chucho Castillo, and I believe he said Zarate too, in he ring with him as they would FORCE him to fight, is what I believe he was trying to say.

[Rusty Tromboni]

Bump. Any thoughts now on how Rigo does against the fighters listed?

It's a great thread.

Most of the guys you mentioned are plain out-classed.

Fenech was probably more proven, but I dunno how long a guy can last trying to run over Rigo. He's definitely bigger and better than that Japanese fighter, though.

It might have a Mayweather-Maidana flavor to it, with the deviating and deciding character being Rigo could punctuate exchanges with that power shot.

Gomez would be a favorite, but his overconfidence in his power could lead to an upset. At his best he was about as good a fighter as you could find (we can be more confident about that in Gomez, than we can in the somewhat unproven Rigondeaux). But most importantly, Gomez was as joyous to watch as Rigondeaux was painful. His footwork is closer to Lomachenko's than anyone else's.

Sanchez and Nelson didn't have Rigo's one-punch power, but they beat Gomez by pouring it on when Gomez wilted. That won't be the case against the smaller, more economical Rigodeaux. And again, the best Gomez isn't overly in love with his punching; but relies, instead, on his exceptional footwork. (While not as good as Loma's, it's not terribly far off).

Jofre is more risk-averse than Gomez, but he's also more static. And for as technically sound as he was, he'd throw a little wide to get extra power. I think he gives Rigo a lot of chances to make things ugly, but I do believe his power and pressure prevails.

Olivares, Harada and McGovern also make for interesting matches.

All these young bulls fighting Boxing's most consummate matador.

[Rusty Tromboni]

- -Scott nailed the weak resume.

In short, Rigo was surfing on his 2 gold medals and wasn't equipped to be great in the pros.

The loss to Lomachenko brought it all crashing down.

He was picture perfect ddefensively. Hermetically sealed. And that punch was Wilder-level scary. For a little man to hit that hard was impressive. Makes me believe the legends/stories of guys like Jimmy Wilde and Peter Kane.

We judge Floyd favorably for wins over guys like Hatton, Corrales and (green) Canelo Alvarez. Why not give Rigo love for his moments of brilliance? Albeit few.

[garfios]

The loss to Lomachenko brought it all crashing down.

He was picture perfect ddefensively. Hermetically sealed. And that punch was Wilder-level scary. For a little man to hit that hard was impressive. Makes me believe the legends/stories of guys like Jimmy Wilde and Peter Kane.

We judge Floyd favorably for wins over guys like Hatton, Corrales and (green) Canelo Alvarez. Why not give Rigo love for his moments of brilliance? Albeit few.

They are few because boxers like frampton, st+, mares and quigg ran from Rigondeaux. that's why he has to move up and get a check for facing lomachenko. after all he has to support his family and he ain't a doctor.

[QueensburyRules]

They are few because boxers like frampton, st+, mares and quigg ran from Rigondeaux. that's why he has to move up and get a check for facing lomachenko. after all he has to support his family and he ain't a doctor.

- -Arum offered the still green Loma at 126 and Rigomortis balked like he did any contender.

Guy never really wanted to fight, but he couldn't play baseball or do Ballet, so stinking out the ring paid the bills.

[Rusty Tromboni]

- -Arum offered the still green Loma at 126 and Rigomortis balked like he did any contender.

Guy never really wanted to fight, but he couldn't play baseball or do Ballet, so stinking out the ring paid the bills.

LOL.

It is funny how he ran out of options to pay the bills, and had to finally meet Loma at 130 lbs.

things would have gone any better a few years earlier and few pounds lighter - Loma was always going to out-class Rigo, but it definitely is a text-book case of "cutting off your nose to spite your face".

[elfag]

Rigo quit like a ***** against Loma. He dont have the heart to stay in there with the likes of valesquez or rafael. He definitely gets ***ed up by Morales and Barrera.