Comments Thread For: Rigondeaux Shocks Donaire, Wins Big Decision To Unify

[astrojoe86]

Had it 116 -112 for Rigondeaux. I was not expecting Donaire to get schooled like that. He should have fought the whole fight how he got the knockdown, rough housing and up close. I think Rigondeaux is what every boxer's footwork should aspire to look like, but he def needs to step up his agression if he wants to put asses on seats. Never been a fan of Garcia, think Nonito needs to change it up. He needs to stop looking for that one punch and let his combos flow. Im still a Nonito fan, just think the better man won tonight. Cong**** Rigondeaux.

[KickAzz]

it was a pretty boring fight. not much action, too much running from rigondo. But rigondo won it pretty easily. Donaire needed to get a little dirty and rough up Rigondo.

I think Mares has the right style to beat Rigondo. too bad we'll never see that fight cause they are from rival promotional companies.

[KnockUTheFukOut]

I don't have to come and brag or talk **** to Donaire fans even though a lot of them was running their mouth before the fight...just very PROUD of Rigondeaux!

Much respect to Donaire, still a great fighter still a Top 10 P4P Fighter IMO, that don't change because of one loss to a Top Quality Opponent

[CheckHooks'BF]

ohhhhhhhhh dang!!!! Not another filipino fighter losing convincingly.

[Pacquiaotard86]

damn, nonito was outclassed all night, to careful of rigo's counterpunching. Pretty boring considering the last fight i watched was Bradley vs Provodnovik, its no wonder arum didnt want this fight.

[PunchyPotorff]

What a stinker fight. Rigo is an amateur and he treated that professional fight like a true amateur. Judges should be ashamed.

You need to find a new sport to watch. You're obviously not a true boxing fan

[valentino23]

Horrible fight. Rigo ran and held Donaire's head the entire fight. He gets knocked on his arse and still gets such a wide victory decision?

Boy u trippin! That was mayweather vs marquez times 2! I'm a fan and I didn't think he would dominate like that! I want even sure if he could win! But he totally smashed donaire! It wasnt even close! I haven't seen mayweather beat someone up like that in a long time! Much respect to Rigo! He a beast! Donaire don't even want rematch! That tells it all!

[Devils Advocate]

I'm very happy for Rigo, he proved tonight that he is a top-notch pro boxer and his defensive prowess is second to none.

He is definitely a disciplined defensive boxer. Maybe this is why Flash didn't want to fight Rigo. I'd say Donaire shoulder taken care of and look to fight the winner if Mares/De Leon. Stay away from technicians until the get old and lose their speed and reflexes.

[frosty-g]

Good for Rigo but I don't see him being in a big event fight again. He may be slippery but rarely does he engage, this is the pros you can't be throw 5 punches a round and dancing.

Right man won the fight tonight but I don't think I'd watch another Rigo fight.
After the 4th round it was going to be Donaire chasing all night punching nothing but air.

so that's Donaire done for as well then.

punching nothing but air? i didn't even see Donaire punch much air to be honest, hands didn't move much at all.

[charlieg]

Donaire will be ashamed of his performance. Loading up all night, looking for single shots, the one time he throws a combination it lands and he doesn't do it again, the one time he drops Rigo who was hurt, he lets him off the hook. I know that Rigondeaux was limiting Donaire's output with his movement, but Donaire has become a pot shotter and forgotten his boxing skills. All flash, no thought. Didn't cut the ring off, didn't work nearly hard enough, didn't push Rigo at all for the majority of the fight. Then in the last round he charges forward like a complete rookie and gets his eye busted.

Rigondeaux was excellent at what he did, but will that put bums on seats? Doubtful, really doubtful. I expect he'll be performing on the undercard next time out, or in front of a pretty small crowd if he's headlining. Perhaps a rematch with Donaire might sell but Donaire really needs to take his head out of his ass if he wants to have a chance at beating Rigo.