Do you think Mayweather exhibited more skill against Canelo than Rigo against Donaire

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Floyd put on a masterclass, but I was honestly more impressed with Rigo's victory. Take a few things into account here: Rigo only had 11 fights coming into the fight, Donaire was highly regarded as one of boxing's elites (P4P) with KO power, and Rigondeaux was the smaller man. I don't agree with people saying he has limited offensive ability, he was really unloading some power shots on Donaire, not just in the 12th round. I love Floyd's performance naturally, but I don't think Canelo is anywhere near the level of Donaire.


EDIT: I misinterpreted the question, I thought it was about who's victory was better. Of course Floyd demonstrated more skills, he's the most skilled boxer in the last 25 years.

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LOL how in the Mother*** can anyone use the Mayweather fight to gauge who is better between Nonito and Canelo hahahahaha? Juan Manuel Marquez looked just as helpless against Floyd but oh I guess Juan got exposed LOL!!! And if anyone mentions roids and JMM im going to ***ing block your ****** ass because thats not even an argument.

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floyd barely landed anything meaningful. alvarez did better than most people give him credit for, i can see how a judge wiuld mark it a DRAW since they both had there moments throughout the whole fight . floyd ran all night from alvarez

Don't bother watching the fight again, you're an idiot and it won't matter.

[damit305]

From a skill for skill standpoint who do you think exhibited more? I honestly think Rigo is equal if not ahead than Mayweather skill wise. It's unfortunate he is in a lower weight category

Great question. I was about to make a similiar thread but you beat me to it.

Both were great performances. Both were vs 'heavier' opponents. Both were masterclass one sided beatings.

However, Donaire was the favorite as opposed to Canelo being the underdog.

Combine this with the fact that Rigo was coming in with very little pro exp makes that win a notch better.

Viva La Rigolution!

[-PBP-]

Speaking of Rigo his co- promoter tweeted he's got a December 7th date

[TyrantT316]

Donaire isn't exactly known for his defense and having a diverse attack beyond trying to land a money hook that made him in the first place.

Alvarez was already known to have connect percentages and defensive numbers comparable to Floyd.

While Donaire had made P4P waves over the past couple of years, I don't see him as this highly skilled technician

Rigo is a greatly skilled fighter trying to make a great career. Floyd is a proven great fighter.

[Tay Roc]

Rigo. He's a better technician.

[damit305]

Speaking of Rigo his co- promoter tweeted he's got a December 7th date

No Twitter... Did he mention an opponent? Hopefully it's not a street corner orange vendor.

[-PBP-]

No Twitter... Did he mention an opponent? Hopefully it's not a street corner orange vendor.

Nope I'll keep my eye on it though. Hope its Kiko Martinez.

[ab4life]

No Twitter... Did he mention an opponent? Hopefully it's not street corner orange vendor.

Yeah....probably is I feel bad for the guy. His promoter doing terrible with him. What kinda promoter talks so badly bout his own fighter?