I'll say it... Guillermo Rigondeaux is probaby the most skilled boxer of all time.

[Shad0wB0xer]

We already knew he was probably the best Amateur boxer of all time.

With last nights performance I am going to put it out there that Rigondeaux is probably the most skilled boxer to ever step into the ring.

We just saw a 32 year old fighter on the downside of his prime dismantle a top 5 p4p fighter in his prime.

I am not saying he is unbeatable, he still has to prove that against a fighter who can take his punches and is willing to eat them to deliver their own like a Roberto Duran, but skill wise I think it can now be argued that he is without equal.

The closest I can think of is maybe Pernell Whitaker, but Rigo is equally slick, is better at controlling the pace of fights, and is more precise with his punches.

That is ridiculous. He beat Donaire and now he is the most skilled ever? Did you just start watching boxing last night? 12 fights in isn't enough to make a statement like that. Especially when you consider Rigo's (Not to mention Donaire's) weak resume.

[stefl14]

We have seen him against such opponents many times in the Olympics. We know how those turned out.

It's quite obvious that you're trolling now.

[MatthyssePower]

I knew threads like this were going to be made making this win much much much more than what it really is.

[!! Shawn]

Bit premature no?

The guy has serious boxing ability though without question

How does he handle intense pressure like Mares and Santa Cruz would bring? Thats what i wanna see next

Rigondeaux already defeated Mares once in the unpaid ranks.

2003 Pan Am games finals.

[IronDanHamza]

Fair enough, thats all I am saying. Not that he is unbeatable, but that there is nobody in the history of the sport that will match him in a chess match.

I don't anyone at this moment in time could beat him in a chess match at 122-126.

History of the sport? Pre-mature.

He's beat Nonito Donaire which is an exceptional win but Nonito Donaire is an arguable HOF'er. You're acting like it's the greatest win of all time or something.

[IronDanHamza]

Rigondeaux already defeated Mares once in the unpaid ranks.

2003 Pan Am games finals.

Irrelevant.

Tillman beat Tyson twice in the Am's, how did that translate to the Pro's?

[Heru]

Rigondeaux is one of the most skilled boxers, but The Most Skilled Ever?

His athleticism (talent) is at the point where he is one of the most talented fighters in boxing. The talent advantages he has muddles the line between his talent and skills.

Bernard Hopkins has lost hand speed, foot speed, reflex quickness, stamina, etc. but at 48, he's still able to win against top opposition, regardless of the talent advantages they may have... because of skill.

As soon as RJ Jr aged, we found out what his weaknesses were (not talking about his chin either... more so his lack of inside defense and adjustment ability) because in his prime he was so good at fighting on the outside and avoiding fighting on the inside that he could mask it. Rigo is a great fighter, he has few weaknesses, but we haven't even seen how good his inside fighting ability is either (and he's probably not an elite fighter on the inside)...

I don't even have to go past the last 20 years to bring up a couple of names that are more skilled than Rigondeaux (B-Hop, Whitaker, and Mayweather).

[stefl14]

Perhaps people would like to answer these questions since they keep being ignored:

1) Why has the most skilled fighter of all time who "punches like a bazooka" failed to knock out four out of his 12 opponents?
2) Why has the most skilled fighter of all time already been taken to a split decision?
3) Why has the most skilled fighter of all time been on his ass twice in his first 12 fights in the low weight divisions when Mayweather has been down once in his career, despite being a lesser skilled fighter than Donaire?
4) Why does the most skilled fighter of all time have a lower connect percentage and a higher percentage landed against him than Mayweather despite fighting worse opposition on average even though his output is lower?

I don't like to take away from great achievements but someone has to question the **** people put out on here.

[The Surgeon]

Rigondeaux already defeated Mares once in the unpaid ranks.

2003 Pan Am games finals.

Did he? Hadnt heard that one
Still that was TEN YEARS ago and over 3 rounds in an amateur system, Pro boxing is a different game. Rigo has shown he can beat the best pro in his division already but Mares brings a different set of problems and would try to rough him up

[IronDanHamza]

Yup, he walks around 124 or little higher. Romero, Frampton and Quigg would be good fights.

I would not like him at 126. Guys like Mikey are super big at 126. Regardless of what Donaire said Rigo's power gained his respect early on, will his punches have the same effect on a guy like Mikey? Probably not. And Salido has been trying to get out of 126 for a while now. So who else is there at 126? A rematch with Donaire? I'd take the 3 fighters I listed over a rematch with Donaire.

Rigo can become undisputed at 122 and retire. Its very doable. Romero has the IBF and then Terrazas/Mijares is doable fight too. Sadly those fights are downgrades from Donaire but Donaire IS a P4P fighter.


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Yeah, he'd definitely give up some size at 126. Still, I'd like to see it.

If not, he'll have to clean out 122, which he will.

Yeah, that's why I said the Salido that fought Juanma. He's slipping now and outgrowing 130.