Shiming debut/skill set vs Rigondeaux debut/skill set..

[mathed]

I thought dude was pretty good.....especially for his first pro fight. He showed great movement and speed....nothing to suggest he is going to be an atg but a huge, huge star in China though. I'd say Rigo is more impressive so far......It appeared that Shiming didn't have much pop on his shots too.

[mathed]

I have to agree, and I'm surprised some people still don't get this. In boxing you're paid for drawing power, not skill. It sucks, but that's the reality. Zou puts asses in seats and therefore should be paid accordingly.

yeah, there were like 20K people there....dude came out there like a klitschko or something

[blak81]

How many people showed up to Rigondeaux's debut?? Shiming filled up an entire venue and had potential of having 300 million tv viewers from China. He has already accomplished more in popularity than Rigo, who can't sell a ticket crickets everywhere when he fights.

Your right but it's not a fair comparison. Zou fought in his home country and Bob put a lot f money into the promotion. If Cuba opened up and even allowed pro boxng, relative to the population in China, Rigo's pro debut would have been just as successful.

I thought Zou was pretty good. Fast and you can tell he's got skills. Do I think he can win a major world title in 8 fights, not sure and he doesn't have much time to do it as he is already over 30.

I'd like to see him 1 more time. He seemed a bit too excited for the debut. I'd like to see he when he settles down.

[Prime 407]

The gap is obviously very wide on skill sets, and it makes you appreciate Rig that much more.
Shiming is GARBAGE!!, but Bob is gonna sell the Chinese people that bridge in Brooklyn.

I dare Bob to put this guy in with the guy who just crushed Brian by years end....

It actually proves that Olympic and amateur boxing don't mean sh#t in the pro's. Both Rigo and Zou will be KO'd senseless in the next year.

[RajahBell]

That has nothing to do with the thread.

Really, you need learn to read with understanding. "Debut/skill set" is in the thread title. Obviously Shimings debut was more impressive than Rigondeaux, since he filled up an entire arena while Rigo debut in a bingo hall looking hotel room. That's the only decisive comparison between the two. We can't compare skills sets yet from just 1 fight, the sample size is too small.

[JAMES_THUNDER]

Zou reminded me of a sloppier even a weaker defense less power Kahn , it's his first fight so well see what happens but not impressed at all.

[DannYankee]

That is not a fair comparison because you are thinking of the amateur boxing skills, but we will see what they do in the pro's THEN we can compare them. A lot of great boxers can be beat by better FIGHTERS this is the hurt business not the points business i havent seen enough of the Shiming dude in the pro's to say anything about he's potential.

[-PBP-]

You guys are obviously missing the point... this guy just got 300k, he's OVER HYPED and over paid. While guys like Rigo and other guys (With real gifts) have to damn near break necks to get a lil shine.
I understand the marketing aspect, and while I agree it opens up a new pot of money, doing whats best for the money has not always been the best thng for the core/real boxing fans.
Shiming as a fighter is garbage, and not worth the hype thats being put out there.
But as a money making tool, I understand. I'm a fan of boxing, not a fan of the money making buisness in boxing.
Put the money on the real talent IMO, Shiming is a garbage golden ticket

Rigondeaux is getting $750K for this fight with a possible $300K bonus if he wins by KO. He's definitely being well taken care of by Uncle Bob.

[Los Zetas]

The Jap that won a Gold should have turned pro. He was good.

[El Chicano]

Dude (his face especially) looks like a KTFO waiting to happen, I don't care how many gold medals he's won.