HBO Changing Stance On Rigondeaux?

[Mikhnienko]

I saw this yesterday and wondered why it wasn't being talked about. All the Rigo supporters blasting Arum and HBO should read this and relax a bit.

[Downy_tax]

HBO Sports has gone to **** since the hiring of Ken Hershman

I agree whole heartedly

[Hop]

Hard to know when there was even a genuine issue in the first place and when we were the mice in a ratings-motivated laboratory.

[danceswithfire]

Why is matchmaking all of the sudden a problem when it comes to make Riggondeaux look good? But when it comes to Donaire it was soft champions 24/7 and easy to hit potato sacks but you really cant find a pressure fighter willing to fight Rigo? really what happened every fighter on the west coast balls drop off?

lol . rigo got 0ne golden win to his resume . nonito among rigo's wins is like a huge briick of gold in the middle of poop

[CubanGuyNYC]

Had not seen this. Thanks for posting, TS! Green K sent.

[WarMaidana]

evem though he stinks up the joint throwing 20 punches per round im still intrigued to see him. But i think he thinks his skill equates to money... sorr buddy it doesn't. He better not be pricing himself out, he should be happy getting 100-200 K per fight

[HeroBando]

Why is matchmaking all of the sudden a problem when it comes to make Riggondeaux look good? But when it comes to Donaire it was soft champions 24/7 and easy to hit potato sacks but you really cant find a pressure fighter willing to fight Rigo? really what happened every fighter on the west coast balls drop off?

Remember how long it took for Donaire to get to HBO and start making 500k+. He was dominant at 112 and 115, all on Showtime or on pinoy power ppv. So he's earned his position. Also didn't hurt he blew out his first 2 opponents (name guys, Montiel p4p rated) on HBO at 118 in shocking fashion.

This is probably all there is to it, they're happy to show Rigo but not for the money he might be expecting.