Comments Thread For: Merchant Responds To Rigondeaux's Complaints on HBO

[anonymous2.0]

So Larry proves himself the boxing politician rather then a boxing fan. Regardless of belts Rigo's amateur record should fill in the holes left by his professional record. This could be billed as the experienced amateur vs the professional and it would probably be a good fight. But promoters and networks can't see past a dollar sign so it won't happen regardless of excuses.

Unfortunately I think Rigo's promotional team is terrible, this guy has a great backstory that isn't be used in the slightest.

And a rumor I heard was that Larry is married to an HBO exec's grandma so not only does it kinda make work relations weird, but it also means Larry's going nowhere until he dies, if said rumor is true.

[ИATAS]

So Larry proves himself the boxing politician rather then a boxing fan. Regardless of belts Rigo's amateur record should fill in the holes left by his professional record. This could be billed as the experienced amateur vs the professional and it would probably be a good fight. But promoters and networks can't see past a dollar sign so it won't happen regardless of excuses.

not to mention Rigondeaux is ranked #2 in the division and Donaire is #3. So it makes sense.

[Russian Crushin]

Well if Donaire-Rigo doesn't sell well here. Can it sell well in the Philippines?

No matter where its placed, an arce fight will outdo a Rigo fight in almost any category

[edgarg]

Merchant is a moron, He cant have it both ways, this was the same scenario with Mayweather and Margarito, Mayweather was moving to 147 just like Nonito was moving up, Margarito was a beltholder just like rigo is a beltholder, So he cant be saying this while he was saying the opposite when it involves floyd.

No it's not, you're being unfair. Margarito was a 3 time welterweight champ and a longtime WBO champ, he defended at least 7-8 times. A much better opponent than Rigondeaux, even wih his lineage. Merchant is quite right, he is a newcomer with no base. Vasuez was a champion and also the son of a very famous father, with over 20 winning fights.

Donaire's main complaint in his recent dispute with Top Rank was that he was not getting the well paid fights he wanted. Now he's getting them, and on HBO. Rigondeaux would be a step backwards right now. If Rigondeaux knocks over another 4-5 good opponents in fairy quick succession, as I have no doubt he's capable of doing, then he'll get that big money match also.

[DocG]

Facts
1)Arce is Mexican and somewhat known by casuals
2)Rigo is Cuban and unknown to everyone but boxing fanatics
3) Arce will make Donaire look like a beast and pose little threat
4) Rigo is a real threat and has the style to make for a boring fight.
5) Arce Donaire can sell tickets in Cali or Texas.
6)Rigo Donaire is not going to sell well imo.


Like I said before I understand why hardcore fans like Donaire Rigo more and I do too but its clear why Arce is the better choice for those involved in making either fight a reality.

Damn Right!!!

[Ray*]

rigo now and the margarito back then...same scenario? what a dumbass comparison.

Prove me wrong moron..

[edgarg]

If no one is clamoring for this fight that why does it keep getting mentioned? Sorry but they are looking for excuses. Rigo might only have 9 fights but lets not pretend he is like your normal fighters coming into the pros. Make the fight.

This fight keeps getting mentioned only amongst a very small coterie of enthusiasts on mainly on Boxingscene. I've read no evidence that the boxing world at large is clamouring for this fight. I understand his feelings, but he's here only a couple of years, and doesn't know too much about how the boxing scene here really is. If and when this fight is made, he could be advertised as one of the greatest amateur boxers in history.

[onechance87]

You never cease to amaze me, wow

Thanks i guess?

[brick wall]

Prove me wrong moron..

lmao what an idiot...rigo right now is all about potential but haven't really proven a lot inside the ring. margarito was not just a beltholder but have much better accomplishments against better opponents not to mention a longer and more meaningful pro boxing career. how is that even comparible?

[Eric Holder]

can't wait to have Top Rank match up Donaire against washed up names


hopefully he starts answering the HBO post fight questions with the same answer "eyyye yust doing my jobb" "eyyye umm eyyye leaavvee it up to my promoter Mr Bob Arum"