Comments Thread For: Rigondeaux To Donaire: A Barking Dog Does Not Bite!

[kiaba360]

We are actually getting a match between the #1 vs. #2 in a division, just one more week!!

[mathed]

Honestly, Rigo has been doing all the talking but it could be him trying to gain a psychological advantage like Hopkins or Mayweather usually would pre-fight.

[CubanGuyNYC]

Honestly, Rigo has been doing all the talking but it could be him trying to gain a psychological advantage like Hopkins or Mayweather usually would pre-fight.

It seems that way to me. But Rigo has dialed down the rhetoric the last couple of weeks. It's like he's entering "the zone." He's gone from trash talk to a more serious tone. I like it. It appears that "El Chacal" is honing in on target. I'm sure Donaire is, too. They're on a collision course and it's gonna be good....

[komandante]

I just want to hear what Rigo the jackass will say when he lays flat on his back. A defector to the US who doesnt speak little English at all.

[charlieg]

Sounds like Rigondeaux is projecting, since Donaire thrashed everybody else in the division in 2012 whilst Rigo has looked less than impressive against his best opponent to date (Cordoba). I doubt Donaire lacks any confidence at all. Dominating a few divisions tends to do that to a fighter. Fighting a very dominant fighter is an intimidating prospect, even for a boxer as refined as Rigo.

[boxfamof5]

I think Doniare is the one being a prima donna about this whole fight, always whining about something. As for the bark dogs don't bite, I assume that is a Cuban idiom that doesn't translate well to English.

Whoever translated for Rigo didn't do a good job translating the phrase "perro que ladra, no muerde". He should've said something like "talk is cheap" or something similar. Can't wait for this fight though! It'll be a great fight for as long as it lasts. Both are fast, both have power and both are currently at the top of their game.

[Redd Foxx]

Ironic since Rigo is the only one barking.

[CubanGuyNYC]

Sounds like Rigondeaux is projecting, since Donaire thrashed everybody else in the division in 2012 whilst Rigo has looked less than impressive against his best opponent to date (Cordoba). I doubt Donaire lacks any confidence at all. Dominating a few divisions tends to do that to a fighter. Fighting a very dominant fighter is an intimidating prospect, even for a boxer as refined as Rigo.

Usually, yes, but I think Guillermo truly believes he's better. Both these guys are champions. Say what you will about Rigondeaux's amateur experience, but a double Olympic champion in boxing is a rare animal. It's difficult enough to medal, let alone take home the gold twice. That tends to instill confidence in a fighter, regardless of it's value in the pros.

[DannYankee]

Hehe he sure ain't too good at trash talking all those years of olympic etiquette left him being way too nice, but fk it's in the ring he should be a beast. I'm mad as fk i cant be there godamit!

[CubanGuyNYC]

I think Doniare is the one being a prima donna about this whole fight, always whining about something. As for the bark dogs don't bite, I assume that is a Cuban idiom that doesn't translate well to English.

Funny...I knew that refrain is common in English as well. But I did a search, out of curiosity, and it turns out it's said in many other cultures, including ***ish society.