Rigondeaux is an exceptional, superb, A+ once in a lifetime fighter. Lol.

[dan_cov]

He beat the great PR hype job who was also the number 1 guy in the division and regarded as dangerous by virtually everybody. He didn't just beat him once, he beat him twice both decisively.

That doesn't count for anything?

Salido is a good fighter but him being the top dog is because the talents moved out and its dry. I never thought highly of Lopez.
Strong guy, hes game, strong puncher, about all.

The fact Salido was the #1 guy says a lot for the division. Most of his losses was early in his career but it doesn't take away the fact he had 11 losses. He'd lost 20-25% of his fights.

Its a poor division, it is what it is.

[MJ223]

April 13th, come back and mock me then, you won't be nowhere to be seen!

You'll understand why I said that and you will no longer be blinded. You'll see what I've always seen in Rigondeaux.

If Rigondeaux was a black American he would be hailed as the second coming of Pernell Whitaker!

Go study his footwork, his reflexes, his defense, speed, accuracy, timing, counterpunching ability you'll realise what I said is true.

I don't have to tell you his achievements, they speak for themselves.

[dan_cov]

He's damn skilled, but he's a stop and go kind of fighter, he doesn't move around while letting his hands go, and he has to be real comfortable before he decides to take the initiative. This is why I doubt he'll ever get compared to Whitaker, Pernell could do it all in the ring. What Rigo is, is a damn good body puncher, counter puncher, can throw every punch in the book with good coordination, great footwork, good power, but he's predominantly a mid range counter puncher. He doesn't box like a Pernell and he doesn't sit in the pocket neither, he hasn't shown any of that.

Good post, nice to see somebody can appreciate his tremendous skillset. He probably isn't as skilled as Sweetpea, very few if any fighter in history is/was.

He hasn't shown a fair bit of his game in the pro ranks, I don't feel hes had too tbh

[S. Saddler 1310]

He's damn skilled, but he's a stop and go kind of fighter, he doesn't move around while letting his hands go, and he has to be real comfortable before he decides to take the initiative. This is why I doubt he'll ever get compared to Whitaker, Pernell could do it all in the ring. What Rigo is, is a damn good body puncher, counter puncher, can throw every punch in the book with good coordination, great footwork, good power, but he's predominantly a mid range counter puncher. He doesn't box like a Pernell and he doesn't sit in the pocket neither, he hasn't shown any of that.

nailed it. more or less the same thing i started to type before truncating to the two lines i posted above to save myself the wasted effort.

Dan really doesn't have a clue what he's talking about. he describes one-sided stoppage victories as "life and death" battles and claims that young fighters with no championship experience are "feasting" on soft touches when they step up to face quality titlists.

[S. Saddler 1310]

Dan constantly praises the body punching of Rigo. tell you what, Rigo is nowhere near the body surgeon Whitaker was. that guy knew how to carve up a torso.

[dan_cov]

Dan (mis/ab)using those phrases like they're going out of style again. to add to "life and death" and "C class", we now have "feasting".

how was Mikey "feasting" on Salido? that was a significant step up for any fighter at his stage of competitive progression, an excellent opponent for a young pro's first title challenge.

is he really relying solely on bringing up Salido's losses to discredit him? really?


this guy's gonna get a shock about Rigo.

Hes had 3 times the fights Rigondeaux has, look at his opposition.
You'll soon downplay Rigo's yet you big up Mikeys, laughable though I know the mighty Salido is held in ultra high regard on here.

He beat Salido, lets keep it real and stop going on like Salido is this animal he isn't. Hes a good, honest, tough pro and nothing more.

[MJ223]

Hes had 3 times the fights Rigondeaux has, look at his opposition.
You'll soon downplay Rigo's yet you big up Mikeys, laughable though I know the mighty Salido is held in ultra high regard on here.

He beat Salido, lets keep it real and stop going on like Salido is this animal he isn't. Hes a good, honest, tough pro and nothing more.

Funny you of all ppl say the first line I highlighted.... All things considered

Between the two (Garcia,Rigo)..... Salido is the best win either has

[dan_cov]

Funny you of all ppl say the first line I highlighted.... All things considered

Between the two (Garcia,Rigo)..... Salido is the best win either has

That is about to change.
I'll go on record happily and say Rigondeaux doesn't just beat Donaire, hes gonna whoop his ass. He is going to get lit up!

[Doctor_Tenma]

Dan constantly praises the body punching of Rigo. tell you what, Rigo is nowhere near the body surgeon Whitaker was. that guy knew how to carve up a torso.

The most precise, not saying the best, but his precision to the body is the best I've seen. I was gonna make a highlight on his body punching but I'm too lazy.

[Pacdbest]

April 13th, come back and mock me then, you won't be nowhere to be seen!

You'll understand why I said that and you will no longer be blinded. You'll see what I've always seen in Rigondeaux.

If Rigondeaux was a black American he would be hailed as the second coming of Pernell Whitaker!

Go study his footwork, his reflexes, his defense, speed, accuracy, timing, counterpunching ability you'll realise what I said is true.

I don't have to tell you his achievements, they speak for themselves.

OK Mr Expert! give me an example of your predictions in the past where u Hype your fighter & u turned out Right! Let's see If you have the resume so we can believe you!