I think the movie "Rocky" causes fighters like Rigo issues!

[Jayallday9]

I said it before after the Cunningham vs. Adamek circus act, fighters need promoters who really care about them and Rigo doesn't have one. I was thinking that maybe if he spoke english, they would try harder, then I'm reminded of the circus act!! Steve dominated Adamek and first thing Duva said amidst everyone screaming robbery was basically " yea yea Steve will be back, but GIVE IT UP to Adamek YAAAAAAY!!!" Manny, Nonito,Nelo, Broner ALL got where they are by being set up to knockout overly aggressive, undersized BUMS!!!! Bottom line is IF they WANTED, they could push Rigo as some super duper boxer, IF THEY WANTED...

[The Big Dunn]

Lmao

That's an extreme example, and one I'm familiar with, but there are various stages of understanding between the casual and seasoned fan. You get guys on here that simply don't know the difference between movement and running. You just can't get through to some people. They'll either figure it out someday for themselves, or never get it at all.

They get it but because the fighters they like can't deal with it or do it they have to find a way to label it negatively. They aren't fans of boxing (the sport) they are fans of knockouts, violence, etc. which is fine.

Its like hoops fans that watch every Clippers game but wont watch San Antonio. They want to see Lob City, not Hoops 101.

[Mr. Philadel]

did TS really say the Rocky movie?!? LMAO

I think the problem isn't Rigo...the problem is the gullable fans who fall for the gas the suit and tie dudes be spraying through the air....Flash has been in a few fights that generated many boring rounds.....but his opponents were blamed for not opening up for his counters....just as Rigo is getting today, but add a extra dose of hate on that because Rigo actually WON the fight....it is what it is!!

[-MAKAVELLI-]

this is a wee bit too much crying over Rigo now

[bojangles1987]

Saw the end of Rocky 6 today. That fight scene is so bad, damn near Rocky 5 level bad.

[CubanGuyNYC]

They get it but because the fighters they like can't deal with it or do it they have to find a way to label it negatively. They aren't fans of boxing (the sport) they are fans of knockouts, violence, etc. which is fine.

Its like hoops fans that watch every Clippers game but wont watch San Antonio. They want to see Lob City, not Hoops 101.

There's some of that, too. What's good for the goose isn't good for the gander. As you point out, it's not just boxing fans; it's sports fans in general. Even further, people in general are okay with things as long as they happen to work for them.

[Pugilist King]

i love boxing

[New England]

his almost purely negative style gives rigo issues with networks, promotors, and casual fans.


also, i actually saw his fights before the donaire fight, where he looked worse, and was much more boring. a lot of you guys talk about rigondeaux fights and it's clear that you haven't seen his fight with ricardo cordoba, for example. hell, when he started out he was a four or give round fighter. most of you clearly have not gotten a real look at the guy. there's a bunch of reasons why the networks won't touch him, and his style might be the biggest.


blaming a rocky movie? people knew high contact fights were more interesting before the rocky movies. come on....


also, rocky fought apollo twice, and he was as slick as they came.

[techliam]

No not at all, but I am saying is they now have this NOTION in there head, that "Boxing should be this"

Yet the irony is, I feel your posts have a hint that chess match boxing is a more legitimate form of boxing than brawling/Rocky type stuff - when in reality they are both part of the sport.

The phrase "Boxing is hitting without being hit" I feel has been developed on boards like this because of such arguments. It isn't a fact though I can see why people find it an attractive term to use, especially when they have an agenda for a fighter who isn't particularly exciting.

If you're fighting under licence under the Queensbury rules, you're Boxing, whatever style you have..

And ofc, Rigo was going to suffer even if Rocky wasn't there. He has a very boring style of fighting, unless you like that kind of thing. On top of that, he has little to no personality that comes across to the audience. Mayweather is boring too, however it's his personality that makes him a draw.

The problem is with Rigo, not with Rocky.. lol

[StarPower]

This is getting ridiculous. You guys are on here acting like Rigo's dead or his careers over. In fact his manager just told Percy Crawford that all they have to do is find another network (not an impossible task). It's also in his his contract that TR have to find him a fight by November. So he's already in the gym waiting.