Comments Thread For: Guillermo Rigondeaux returns with a first round stoppage

[RigosPressureCooker]

Rigo was a stubborn headcase, I'm sure. You can make even defensive style exciting if you want, and he had power to do that.

But he chose to act like he is the most important man in the room every time he showed up.

But to pull that off you have to have a certain amount of charisma and looks, which he didn't have.

[Roder]

The fact that Rigo never got a fan base and that he never got big fights at his weight, other than Donaire, is an absolute indictment of boxing and boxing fans. Boxing fans don’t appreciate masterful defense unless it’s flashy (Floyd, Pernell), and that’s a shame. But flashy defense is worse defense because it’s more prone to error and the decline of instincts. It’s like the hockey goalie who flies into the air on every save versus one who is just positionally sound — every team would rather have the latter. But boxing is a sport where entertaining is more important than winning or being good.

In his prime, Rigo could not be hit by anyone without ever needing to be flashy. He was just so, so fundamentally sound. Donaire literally couldn’t touch him, but that was the only time he got credit for his skill level. Anyone who’s boxed understands how insane what he was doing is, but Rigo always got called “boring”. That wasn’t on him, that was on people not understanding what they were looking at.

[brettWall]

That's bullsht! Leo Santa Claus refused to even say Rigo's damn name. Funny how he managed to fight Mares twice, though. Sad how you can sit here and lie like this with a straight face and clear conscience. We both know Leo never wanted to be in a ring with Rigo. Tell the truth and shame the devil.

Leo Santa Cruz DID call out Rigondeux. You can check out two of his earlier fights, which were the ones I remember. They're in his post-fight interviews with Jim Gray. They're not hard to remember brother. Don't know what you were watching back then.

[brettWall]

That's bullsht! Leo Santa Claus refused to even say Rigo's damn name.

Leo Santa Cruz KO's Roman Calls out Rigondeaux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nRH1QG0sW8

Leo Santa Cruz Called Out Guillermo Rigondeaux Months Ago - Has Called Him Out for at Least 6 Months
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWDiB2-rYyE

Leo Santa Cruz's 2015 goal is Rigondeaux fight, "He has no chin, We can KO him w/my pressure"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI8iF1dHWrA

Leo Santa Cruz calls out Guillermo Rigondeaux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8BwAF6VktI

Leo Santa Cruz Calls Out Abner Mares & Rigondeaux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f245tjwt07k

LEO SANTA CRUZ ON GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX: "I'LL FIGHT HIM ANY TIME...HOPEFULLY NEXT YEAR"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss_AAWiuHYU

[DeaconFrost]

I remember reading an article ten years ago about Rigo and his success. I line in a paragraph struck me the most.... it read

the only way Rigo loses is to a younger bigger fighter when he's aged.

and thats exactly what happened unfortunately.

He went up to fight Lomanchenko.

[Boxing2695]

You forgot Mares.

Tbf mares was up at featherweight at that point and got iced by Gonzales in a round just after Rigo had beat Nonito at 122lbs and was at the peak of his powers. Then he had that awful fight with Agekbo and his stock when right down and top rank were dying to get rid of him because they didn't want him to beat Nonito because he was the exciting fighter knocking people out and drawing more attention.

[PunchyPotorff]

People keep saying Rigo was boring... but true boxing fans see his talent. And he's definitely worked at being seen
as more aggressive for a few years now. I always enjoy watching his fights... from even years ago. He's definitely a rare talent.

[BlackRobb]

The fact that Rigo never got a fan base and that he never got big fights at his weight, other than Donaire, is an absolute indictment of boxing and boxing fans. Boxing fans don’t appreciate masterful defense unless it’s flashy (Floyd, Pernell), and that’s a shame. But flashy defense is worse defense because it’s more prone to error and the decline of instincts. It’s like the hockey goalie who flies into the air on every save versus one who is just positionally sound — every team would rather have the latter. But boxing is a sport where entertaining is more important than winning or being good.

In his prime, Rigo could not be hit by anyone without ever needing to be flashy. He was just so, so fundamentally sound. Donaire literally couldn’t touch him, but that was the only time he got credit for his skill level. Anyone who’s boxed understands how insane what he was doing is, but Rigo always got called “boring”. That wasn’t on him, that was on people not understanding what they were looking at.

It's a popularity contest based on how much the brain-dead fans and hot air "pundits" "like" you. If you smile all the time like Tim Bradley and kiss enough axx, the fans and powers-that-be will take an unnatural liking to you. Rigo never learned to play that game.

[BlackRobb]

Yeah, he had a lot of talent, Rigo, a lot of promise. I thought after Donaire it would be off to the races. I was wrong. I lost interest soon thereafter. Guillermo just seemed totally uninterested in actually fighting. Now here he is, 44 years-old, forced (I’m sure) to get back in the ring. None of this would’ve been necessary if he played his cards just a little better, if he actually cared.

You mean if he kissed enough axx? You shouldn't have to suck people off in order to be paid in this sport commensurate with your skill level. Rigo toyed with Donaire, a future HOF fighter. I won money on that fight. That's how sure I was Rigo would win. Now watch who these S-bags slide into the HOF and who gets frozen out.

[BlackRobb]

Leo Santa Cruz DID call out Rigondeux. You can check out two of his earlier fights, which were the ones I remember. They're in his post-fight interviews with Jim Gray. They're not hard to remember brother. Don't know what you were watching back then.

That's an outright lie. Santa Cruz, Frampton, Mares and Quigg all his from Rigo at 122. Go well that lie somewhere else. My memory is too good.