I'm disappointed in Rigo

[DeelDough]

The thing is when he is more aggressive he destroys guys then people say they're nobodies. He can't win!

What happens if he starches Agbeko? ''He was semi-retired and shopworn''

Phuck it. You can't please these people. They'll always find something to hate on. Rigo needs to just fight his fight, if it ain't broke don't fix it.

Hes fought like that pretty much for 20 years why change now?

Plenty of options anyway; Agbeko then Mathebula/Kiko vs Frampton winner (Easy big money fight to be made in Ireland should Frampton win)
by that time Quigg will be ready to receive his ass whooping.

If he does get more aggressive and destroys them nobody will complain.

Yeah of he makes easy work of an opponent then an idiot or two won't give him credit but they will buy his next fight and the one after that , and Rigo becomes a star and builds a fanbase.

That's what he lacks. A strong fanbase. He has his fans. But he needs to multiply them x50.

[dan_cov]

Rigo took center ring against Donaire, he was the aggressor for the first six and finished the aggressor. He out threw and outlanded Donaire.

Donaire was the boring one in that fight timid to open up because everytime he did he'd get countered to death.

It was still a decent high level chess match, I mean who was even expecting that to be a war? They're both counterpunchers.
The only 'boring' fight Rigondeaux has been in was when he coasted against Cordoba.

I found it funny Donaire fans was claiming Rigondeaux was boring this was after Donaires lackluster fights against Mathebula, Narvaez, Nishioka, Vasquez Jr - Sure there was a few decent rounds but for most part they was snooze-fests.
Even the Arce fight was boring until Arce purposely dropped his hands so he could collect a paycheque and go retire.

[.Mexico.]

Rigo purse should always be 15K, he not worth anymore then that.

[Aztekkas]

It's sad when a gifted fighter is cornered and somewhat pushed into converting to a style that is deemed as "fan friendly", simply because of the business side of the sport is this even bared with. I'm sure there is more reasoning behind Rigo's statement, and ultimately i believe he is simply biding his time and waiting for his contract to come to a closure. Plus, i'm sure he can produce some exciting fights, he does have enough power in his fist that can knock out most competitors, although he doesn't rely on it solely to win bouts.

Arum as well as HBO have to realize that there is a market for almost everything. Reminds me of an Immortal Technique rant in which he states that there is a market for nipple piercings, sick fetishes, etc... then there can easily be a market for righteous artists. So if we can enjoy a blood and guts war, i'm sure we understand the sport enough as fans to appreciate the skill and special craft that resides in the bouts fighters such as Rigo present to us.

[DeelDough]

Rigo took center ring against Donaire, he was the aggressor for the first six and finished the aggressor. He out threw and outlanded Donaire.

Donaire was the boring one in that fight timid to open up because everytime he did he'd get countered to death.

It was still a decent high level chess match, I mean who was even expecting that to be a war? They're both counterpunchers.
The only 'boring' fight Rigondeaux has been in was when he coasted against Cordoba.

I found it funny Donaire fans was claiming Rigondeaux was boring this was after Donaires lackluster fights against Mathebula, Narvaez, Nishioka, Vasquez Jr - Sure there was a few decent rounds but for most part they was snooze-fests.
Even the Arce fight was boring until Arce purposely dropped his hands so he could collect a paycheque and go retire.

I don't remember Rigo being the aggressor in that fight at all. He did control the pace and the action of the fight. But most of the time he was going backwards. He did outland and outbox Donaire's socks off.

He completely schooled him and that's the fight that gave him the "boring" reputation.

He needs to puck them apart. With such quickness and reflexes and accuracy he could turn the light out on anybody they put in front of him. Instead he fights backwards and it's extremely defensive and cautious.

[HeroBando]

It's sad when a gifted fighter is cornered and somewhat pushed into converting to a style that is deemed as "fan friendly", simply because of the business side of the sport is this even bared with. I'm sure there is more reasoning behind Rigo's statement, and ultimately i believe he is simply biding his time and waiting for his contract to come to a closure. Plus, i'm sure he can produce some exciting fights, he does have enough power in his fist that can knock out most competitors, although he doesn't rely on it solely to win bouts.

Arum as well as HBO have to realize that there is a market for almost everything. Reminds me of an Immortal Technique rant in which he states that there is a market for nipple piercings, sick fetishes, etc... then there can easily be a market for righteous artists. So if we can enjoy a blood and guts war, i'm sure we understand the sport enough as fans to appreciate the skill and special craft that resides in the bouts fighters such as Rigo present to us.

Not all markets are equal. For example, if you're trying to appeal to the fringe market that likes boring fights, you go broke in a hurry. He already has a lot working against him

[HeroBando]

He completely schooled him and that's the fight that gave him the "boring" reputation.

I don't think it's that fight strictly, maybe only with casual fans. IMO it was a more crowdpleasing performance than vs Cordoba or Ramos, maybe Marroquin.

[-Kev-]

Rigondeaux is a boxer.

box·ing 2 (bksng)
n.
The act, activity, or sport of fighting with the fists, especially according to rules requiring the use of boxing gloves and limiting legal blows to those striking above the waist and on the front or sides of the opponent.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/boxing

I see nothing in the definition that says "A sport where you have to hang your chin out in the open and let your opponent hit you and take unnecessary risks."

[Aztekkas]

Not all markets are equal. For example, if you're trying to appeal to the fringe market that likes boring fights, you go broke in a hurry. He already has a lot working against him

Especially his age.... sigh. What i mean is put him in more star studded, brawl infested cards. That way everyone wins, for example what GBP did with "The One". They made 2 great fights on paper, and then there was Molina vs Ishe Smith. Will fans ever buy a Molina ppv(not saying there would ever be one)? Not a chance, but he got his exposure and GBP got away with such a fight due to it's placement in such an elevated PPV Card. I'm sure Arum could do the same to Rigo, as he has placed him in Manny's past undercards. Make 2 fan friendly style fights and then throw a boxing lesson in there, best of both worlds.

[DannYankee]

He is the lord around his division he should fight however the fk he wants, and like the overrated fighters he dismantles he will obliterate the bums they struggle with in an even more vicious manner than what they did. All that being said to believe anything that comes out of Arums mouth is a foolish thing to do.

When you are in there with a guy who can take your head off you better have good movement and Rigoneaux footwork is Godlike but Agbeko is no cake just ask Mares that being said i wouldn't be surprised if Rigo looks vicious against him.