Arum hints Rigo-Lomachenko if...

[King_]

Lomachenko beats Ramirez on Saturday and claims a title in January.

just read this in Dan Rafaels blog





Although the fast path was Lomachenko's idea, he was not interested in discussing it.

"I'm not thinking about the second bout," Lomachenko said. "I am concentrating on Saturday and on Jose Ramirez, who is in front of me. I need to win this bout first."

Lomachenko might not want to look ahead, but Arum sure does.

If Lomachenko wins Saturday and claims a title in January, Arum wants him to defend against another one of his fighters, junior featherweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux, in the spring.

"Can you imagine that? These two guys, with four gold medals between them, two of the greatest amateurs ever, fighting each other?" Arum said. "That's never happened before, two guys with two gold medals fighting. I think if it's handled right, it could be a big fight."


http://espn.go.com/blog/dan-rafael/p...o-make-history

[El Angel]

Would be a lot of talent in the ring.

[King_]

Would be a lot of talent in the ring.

Ridiculous amount of talent. Would be an amazing fight. I wonder where it would take place

[CubanGuyNYC]

Would be a lot of talent in the ring.

Agreed, but Lomo taking on Rigo that early in his career seems over-the-top. Beyond that, I don't see Guille fighting at 126. He's not even a natural 122. I don't know...I guess we'll see soon enough. 2014 isn't that far away.

[AntonTheMeh]

wow........

[The Gambler1981]

I would consider this promotional talk by Arum and something he has no intention of ever doing. Although Arum knows how good Rigondeaux is so he wants to associate those names early on so people think this was an option.

It will never happen though, either Arum will keep them apart Lopez-Gaboa style or he will let Ringondeaux walk and not return any calls from whoever gets him.

[VirusTI]

If Lomo beats Rigo in his third fight and retires, he is HOF

[El Angel]

Ridiculous amount of talent. Would be an amazing fight. I wonder where it would take place

Good question, there isn't a place that seems a natural for it.

Agreed, but Lomo taking on Rigo that early in his career seems over-the-top. Beyond that, I don't see Guille fighting at 126. He's not even a natural 122. I don't know...I guess we'll see soon enough. 2014 isn't that far away.

I don't think he'll fight at FW either. He's perfect for 122. Still, depending on how Lomo translates as a pro, the idea of the fight is very intriguing.

[damit305]

Lomachenko needs to work his way up and is...

...not deserving of a Rigo fight... amatuers are not the pros.... he might be chinny.... boring amatuer style... doesn't merit vs a P4P great like Rigo.... needs to fight the best then we can talk... he is a communist.... doesn't speak fluent English.... his trunks are funny....

[King_]

Lomachenko needs to work his way up and is...

...not deserving of a Rigo fight... amatuers are not the pros.... he might be chinny.... boring amatuer style... doesn't merit vs a P4P great like Rigo.... needs to fight the best then we can talk... he is a communist.... doesn't speak fluent English.... his trunks are funny....

Well Rigo didn't really work his way up the normal way either, he got a title fight in his 6th fight after not fighting anybody.

Not sure if serious on the rest of that