VIDEO: Rigondeaux Short Training Footage

[puga]

Hes not looked spectacular against a mesh of styles.

Its all well and good hes seemingly open for a left hook, Donaires constantly open for every punch in the book.

When his right hand is low his shoulders there protecting his chin anyway and he has cat like reflexes and always maintains great balance. Every fighter gets hit from time to time.

His right isn't just a range finder, he has a very good jab he uses well to body & head. He dropped Marroquinn with a right hand, hurt Casey with a right to the body, nearly decapitated Noriega with a sweeping right hook.
The only fight hes looked a bit of a one-handed fighter in was against Kennedy who he absolutely toyed with.

no he does'nt.. if aything his jab is sloppy or just a range finder ..thats one of the most obvoius flaws too ... .im sure he knows how to throw a jab but having a a good one still remains to be seen ..and this aint the fight he might wanna experiment ....lol

[Pacdbest]

That's a real nice move. Hopefully he lands that in the fight

The sparring partner was just standing there like there's a cement on his feet and still land a left hook! Donaire can move to the left or right and can counter both ways.

All I see with Rigo was his straight left! Donaire probably will counter that straight left all night. But I can see this ending with a counter left hook after rigo throw his right hook. Like the Montiel one, Rigo needs to make only 1 mistake and it will be over!

[deejd]

Clearly something hes working on and the left hook missed as did the follow up and he got countered.

How tall is his sparring partner there?

[Cubanborn87]

How tall is his sparring partner there?

thats a 5 9 right there i know when i see one

[mathed]

Well it gives us a good indicator and we can clearly see hes in superb condition & looking razor sharp.
Working on that left hook too

Working on blocking that left hook it appears.

[codey]

Top notch footage gentlemen. Thx for the peek. Rigo looks solid. can't wait for fight nite.

[mathed]

The sparring partner was just standing there like there's a cement on his feet and still land a left hook! Donaire can move to the left or right and can counter both ways.

All I see with Rigo was his straight left! Donaire probably will counter that straight left all night. But I can see this ending with a counter left hook after rigo throw his right hook. Like the Montiel one, Rigo needs to make only 1 mistake and it will be over!

I got to be honest....the more and more I watch both guys the more I see confidence from Rigo and doubt from Donaire. It was like Donaire completely dismissed Rigo's chances and then started watching some footage of him....his words and increased training seem to indicate that he thinks Rigo is a big threat to him.

I still think this is a pretty even fight but I think Rigo is gonna surprise him with his abilities.

[deejd]

thats a 5 9 right there i know when i see one

True indeed. Not a fan of Rigo leaving his right hand that low, but perhaps he's looking to time Donaire... problem is Donaire's about 5'7, 5'8, and the hook from that clip was mighty close.

[samouraļ]

I have no doubt Rigo can outbox Donaire. My questions about him are all to do with his transition into being a true "professional" fighter, and being able to take a big shot from a legitimately hard puncher. I think there's still some uncertainty about him in that regard but I don't think anyone can argue he's talented as hell.

[Los Zetas]

Been trying reply ages. BS doesn't seem fast today, keeps disconnecting.

Anyway IMO to assasin, Rigo is perfect for Donaire. I may sound crazy but here:

Donaire isn't good at closing down and chasing a fighter, I agree.
Donaire doesn't fight on the back foot or inside that well.

However, he is a counter puncher and Rigo does dart in and out a lot. That's how he got dropped by a flash punch, and hurt by left hooks.

Rigo doesn't pressure too much nor does he run. Donaire will land and will win by stoppage. Rigo will mark Donaire up, but not enough to win.

Bump it up when it's all said and done.

Watch Donaire win tonight. He will show you that the Pro game is very different to big gloves and headgear.