Is Donaire vs Rigo the greatest fight of our time?

[DARKSEID]

Even if it doesn't look like rios alvarado, anybody who knows what they're watching knows that the stakes couldnt be higher.

This is a history making fight and the winner takes it all. The winner can call himself the best and nobody can tell him otherwise.

[*ANGRY CUBAN*]

This fight will definitely be better than Rios-Alvarado.

Better for some ppl..Alvarado-Rios will be favorite in more ppl tastes cuz they are two brawlers without defence, footwork, head movement or any othe boxing skill that hit eachother with everything they throw...how somebody alredy said Rigo and Donaire will stare ar eachother, throwing only when they see big posibility for the punch to land..it will be a lot of faint, movement, nice footwork, crisp and powerfull counters and overall I want to see howsuperb it can be Rigo's defence..I can't ****ing waitttttt!!!!!

[ELPacman]

I read this thread on April's fools day so I will take it for what this is... a joke.

[mconstantine]

Definitely don't see this fight being a snoozer either.

Donaire is an aggressive fighter and I think he will respect Rigo, but still try and take it to him. It will likely be a moderately paced chess match like match.

I see more paths to victory for Donaire based only on the little pro experience I've seen from Rigo, but Rigo has the talent to make Donaire look like a different fighter than the stud he's been fighting less talented fighters. The fight could go a host of different ways and I am hype ass he11 to see how it plays out.

I am anticipating this fight more than any other fight scheduled right now. A love skilled fighters and both of these guys have tons of it.

[pitbull puppy]

Only if you been watching boxing for 2 weeks

[ELPacman]

In all seriousness, I think Donaire is going out looking to make a statement. He goes in there looking for that KO highlight shot. If Rigo makes a mistake, it'll be lights out.

[Angelo89]

In all seriousness, I think Donaire is going out looking to make a statement. He goes in there looking for that KO highlight shot. If Rigo makes a mistake, it'll be lights out.

Yeah, Donaire's left hook is insane.

[CubanGuyNYC]

In all seriousness, I think Donaire is going out looking to make a statement. He goes in there looking for that KO highlight shot. If Rigo makes a mistake, it'll be lights out.

You're probably right. Even before his eleventh pro fight, Rigondeaux was already being built-up as Nonito's biggest challenge. I think Donaire wants to prove something. However, despite what Nonito has said in the past, it's apparent he considers Guillermo a dangerous opponent. I think Donaire will take the fight to Rigondeaux, but he'll be careful not to get too reckless.

[Almondsand]

People don't understand that if Nonito makes any mistakes he has the chance of getting knocked out, what's funny is that people really think he can't get knocked out when someone like Guillermo is so precise and technical. Did anyone see his fight with Teon Kennedy? Rigondeaux telegraphs a certain punch to measure and keep himself in balance, lure in his opponent then switch the foot balance and knock you on your ass now. Nonito is going to be schooled.. I will bet everyone going for Nonito with all my points. Nonito will make mistakes quicker than Guillermo, who is much much smarter and technical. He also have power in both hands and always in balance, Donaire is unorthodox but not as flexible, so it's over for the FLASH. El Chacal is going to punish him.. anyone argues otherwise is delusional.

[mconstantine]

I love Donaire but I want Rigo to win just because I love his talent and skill and want to see guys like him get more shine. But Donaire's left hook scares me for Rigo.

Most southpaws mainly have to worry about a guy's straight right because the left hook is underutilized against southpaws. But with Donaire, he has to worry about both punches. It makes me worry if he'll get too defensive. But if he DOES get too defensive, and Donaire gets overconfident, it opens Donaire up to some nasty counter punches...and I think Donaire can be countered, he just hasn't gone against a guy like Rigo that can capitalize.

The other thing that worries me about Rigo, is he doesn't utilize HIS right hook enough (or at least he hasn't). A good check or timed right hook could keep Donaire's aggression more honest. If he doesn't utilize his right hook more, he will have to rely on his straight left and left to the body a lot and Donaire can adjust to that. Again, this is based on what I've SEEN of Rigo. He may have some wrinkles he hasn't unveiled yet. I hope so...

If I was Rigo, I would be working VERY hard on right hook counters as Donaire comes in or during exchanges...I would let Donaire get a little comfortable in the first few rounds then start looking for it around round 3 or 4 as Donaire tries to open up more.