Comments Thread For: Photos: Rigondeaux Hits NYC, Ready For Donaire

[CubanGuyNYC]

Where did you hear this? I heard it's almost sold out that's why Top Rank held a contest yesterday to giveaway tickets to people who still wanted to buy some. There are tons of Cubans in New York City, New Jersey and surrounding areas and also tons of Filipinos so this will be a sell-out before the fight. Also Puerto Ricans and Cubans always support each other and there are tons of Boricuas there that will scoop up tickets at the last minute.

There aren't as many Cubans in NY and NJ as you think. Then you have to consider the age and interest in the sport among the few that actually live in those states. Many of the Cubans that will be at the fight are flying or driving in from elsewhere.

I'll also take a wild guess that not too many Puerto Ricans are buying tickets simply because a Cuban boxer is on the card. Our people may support each other in some ways, but people in general tend to support their own athletes. Even Felix Verdejo isn't likely to draw many PRs to the fight. Although an interesting prospect, he's not a big enough name.

[damit305]

Boss hogg iz da troof...

[AL_Camino]

Pumped for this!

[mathed]

Don't care what anyone says, this fight has BIG meaning for the sport and is drawing great interest amongst fans.....awesome stuff.

[Cuban Linx]

Donaire wants his belt, Rigo wants his head.

[ElBossHogg™]

Donaire wants his belt, Rigo wants his head.

and whos gonna look dumb and beaten at the end of the fight.

at least rigo has: "I wanted his head"

but Wham wham wham

[Phenom]

A championship fight lasts for 12 rounds with the duration of each round being 3 minutes. An egg can be boiled in 3 minutes. Disregarding the 1 minute break in between each round and any potential stoppages throughout the fight, you could have 12 boiled eggs on your hands at the end of a championship fight if you wanted!!!!

Word .....

[Russian Crushin]

Man you sound nervous. Don't worry bout the undercard my friend, focus on the main event. You're lucky you can witness this live.

I almost never go to fights unless they have a good undercard, but this is one of the worst ive ever seen. I also expect the main event to be really boring, i hope im wrong

[thuggery]

Enjoy the week,after April 13... RI-GONE!!!

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[mex602]

There aren't as many Cubans in NY and NJ as you think. Then you have to consider the age and interest in the sport among the few that actually live in those states. Many of the Cubans that will be at the fight are flying or driving in from elsewhere.

I'll also take a wild guess that not too many Puerto Ricans are buying tickets simply because a Cuban boxer is on the card. Our people may support each other in some ways, but people in general tend to support their own athletes. Even Felix Verdejo isn't likely to draw many PRs to the fight. Although an interesting prospect, he's not a big enough name.

Cuban fan base sucks

They support their fighters.