Comments Thread For: Rigondeaux Knocks Ramos Out in Six, Wins WBA Title

[King Ju-Ju]

A few people here called "Rigo by KO to the liver." (I would wager they were all Cuban. lol) I didn't really believe it, but they were right! Truth is, it's no real surprise. That left hook to the body is Rigo's secret weapon. It's hard to defend. For one, it's just something you don't see anymore; for another, you can't train certain parts of the body to take a punch like that.

In my opinion, Guillermo's not ready for Donaire. Let's not forget that this was only Rigo's ninth pro fight(!). I have no doubt that he would give Nonito a run for his money even now; but I want to win, not just have a shot. Rigo is relatively old, so he needs to move quickly, but he shouldn't be rushed.

What u think about Rigo vs Mares?

[KnockUTheFukOut]

one of the easiest fights to Predict though, as soon as this fight was made...most people picked Rigondeaux

nothing against Ramos...he is still very young and he will bounce back from this lost...but Rigondeaux style is extremely difficult to deal with, you would have to be extremely patient and a excellent boxer to defeat him and even if you find a way to defeat him, you won't look good doing it

but Rigondeaux Body Shots are...LETHAL!

[CubanGuyNYC]

What u think about Rigo vs Mares?

Is Abner moving up to 122? I favor Rigo versus anyone at 122 and below, except for Donaire. Nonito is a tall order for a guy with nine pro fights, even if his name is Guillermo Rigondeaux. Give "El Chacal" a few more fights..he'll be ready.

[BennyST]

Dude has 9 fights.

It's good, but that doesn't compare to some other guys. Fenech won his title after 6 months and in his 8th fight with very little amateur background! Muangsurin won it after 3 fights with no amateur boxing background! Sahaprom, the long time great BW champ of recent years, fought for a title in his 4th fight after only 9 months against the excellent champ and highly experienced Chuvatana who was 55-5. Imagine that, a guy with three pro fights and no amateur boxing background, fighting a 55-5 prime, two time WBA champion who went on to win the title back later on from another guy? Amazing!

[ChampBox@PR]

Props to boxingscene for picking the exact round of the KO

[CubanGuyNYC]

Props to boxingscene for picking the exact round of the KO

Cliff Rold's exact words were, "Look for Rigondeaux to score the stop inside six, perhaps as early as round three." It was a good call. I wasn't surprised at the KO, but I expected more of a UD. Rico fought scared. You can't do well when you're psychologically defeated like that.

I was happy for Rigo, but felt bad for Ramos at the same time. Rico seems like a good kid. Interviewed after the fight, he made some candid and humble comments. I wish him well in life and in his career.

[RL_GMA]

Rigo is a product of his own up bringing in Boxing. This is probably the best (or close to) you'll see him. Technically, you gotta put him up there with some of the best, but that doesn't translate (at least in this case) to an exciting fighter who's going to thoroughly be recognized (even by novice Boxing fans). I don't see Donaire vs Rigo happening (at least this year). But it could make for a pretty good fight and IMO would really test Donaire's ability against a strict boxer. Rigo hasn't had a lot of pro fights, but I think he's got notches above your ordinary 10-0 kid trying to make a name for himself. Rigo's fought a lot of different styles from all over the world. He's a more seasoned fighter than one would believe, to me he just isn't overly exciting to watch.

[Elotero]

It's good, but that doesn't compare to some other guys. Fenech won his title after 6 months and in his 8th fight with very little amateur background! Muangsurin won it after 3 fights with no amateur boxing background! Sahaprom, the long time great BW champ of recent years, fought for a title in his 4th fight after only 9 months against the excellent champ and highly experienced Chuvatana who was 55-5. Imagine that, a guy with three pro fights and no amateur boxing background, fighting a 55-5 prime, two time WBA champion who went on to win the title back later on from another guy? Amazing!

I would say interesting not really amazing. You have to be honest, the skill level there is not very high. Even with 55 opponents. All of which were probably made to order. The WBA title there is like a consolation prize for the little coverage they receive. Not that impressive really. You dont hear about guys with 3 or 4 fights beating the snot off the veterans on this side of the pond do you?

[Ringlife]

It was a one sided fight props to Rigondeaux.