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

[Tim2daresq]

A highly skilled boxer no doubt maybe the best counter puncher in boxing but I have watched all of his fights and for the most part he just tries to get everything off of the back end, could just be his demeanor but I want to see consistent innovation of offense against a world class boxer who isn't right in front of him like Donaire was.

Did you watch the fight last night? Donaire was in front of him, waiting to step back and put his lights out. What the hell did you expect Rigo to do?

[$0uthpaw]

Thats arguable , but then again, in cuba fighters like him come a dime a dozen, but Pernell,B hop, and Floyd are equally if not more skilled than Rigo

[Vasyl’s dad]

How would Rigo do against a prime 122 Pac and Barrera???

****d. those guys are not gun shy.



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[Tim2daresq]

He is. You clearly don't know boxing. I knew Donaire would get completely out boxed. It's ironic that you're calling my posts ****** while at the same time asserting that Rigo is one of the most skilled boxers of all time.

Right, I don't know boxing, because like many experts, fighters, trainers, and damn near everyone else was saying Donaire would win.

But you saw this one sided schooling coming from a mile away right???

TFOH, Donaire ain't tailor made for any boxer in the game. Rigo is just that damn skilled. I know it's hard to believe, but it's true.

[Tim2daresq]

****d. those guts are not gun shy.



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And that's exactly what Rigo likes.

[Spray_resistant]

Did you watch the fight last night? Donaire was in front of him, waiting to step back and put his lights out. What the hell did you expect Rigo to do?

Yeah thats how it played out and Rigo's superior counter punching, positioning, and timing enabled him to dominate but what if someone of world class boxing craft doesn't enable him to do what he does best, can he effectively pressure? maybe? IDK I have to see more to say so he is far far from the most skilled fighter ever at this point.

[Tim2daresq]

Thats arguable , but then again, in cuba fighters like him come a dime a dozen, but Pernell,B hop, and Floyd are equally if not more skilled than Rigo

Pernell, yes. Hopkins and Floyd, NO.

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Originally Posted by Matty Ice

Well, first people were doubting him cause of his pro experience and he clearly answered that so let's jump to the next thing, pressure. I say bring on Darchinyan. Not elite anymore but he will do the trick. Once Rigo catches Darchinyan to the body as hes coming in all reckless lets see whats next. We can ask for Mares but chances are it won't happen.


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Well, Rigondeaux had a lot of question marks, of course. So far he's answering them well. You can't answer one question and consider them all answered.

He's answered if he's an elite pro, he's proven that. He has proven he is an elite, P4P calibur fighter as a pro. No one can outbox Donaire like that, no one. So he's proven that.

He's also proven he can take a punch.

He's proven he's an elite chess player. I don't believe anyone is beating him in a chess match.

He hasn't proven how he handles elite pressure yet. I've said this a few times but I have no seen an inside game from Rigondeaux yet. Not saying he doesn't have it, but, I wan't to see if he has it. Because he hasn't been in the ring with it yet and shown it.

I don't want to see him fight Darhcinyan at this point. I think a fight between him and the Salido before the Juan Ma fights would have been awesome.

Its pretty unfair to be asking Rigo to fight a FW. The guy is a SMALL SBW. Think of Rigo like you think of Floyd when it comes to 147. I said Darchinyan cause who else is there to pressure Rigo? There's plenty of opponents for him but who can pressure him like you want? He can fight Romero (who didn't show up to their amateur figh), Frampton, Quigg, maybe Mathebula and Terrazas/Mijares. But none of these guys will pressure him at an "elite level".


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[stefl14]

Right, I don't know boxing, because like many experts, fighters, trainers, and damn near everyone else was saying Donaire would win.

But you saw this one sided schooling coming from a mile away right???

TFOH, Donaire ain't tailor made for any boxer in the game. Rigo is just that damn skilled. I know it's hard to believe, but it's true.

Rigo is ****ing skilled I agree. One of the best around at the moment in terms of technical ability IN OUTSIDE FIGHTING - but the best of all time? Such a statement is an absolute insult to boxing. Also, yes I did see Rigondeaux outboxing Donaire easily or getting knocked out cold/ knocked down multiple times. A lot of experts picked Nonito by KO. I also saw that as a possibility but saw it as more likely that Donaire would be outboxed. That's why I've picked up some nice winnings from the bookies.

[Tim2daresq]

Yeah thats how it played out and Rigo's superior counter punching, positioning, and timing enabled him to dominate but what if someone of world class boxing craft doesn't enable him to do what he does best, can he effectively pressure? maybe? IDK I have to see more to say so he is far far from the most skilled fighter ever at this point.

I get what you're saying. I agree, that question does need to be answered. Me personally, I think he can. His defensive style is conducive to that approach. He stands his ground, and makes you miss. I can see him applying pressure, then making you miss, and counter you off that. I think he's shown to be a master at that.