Comments Thread For: Bob Arum Understands HBO's Rigondeaux Reluctance

[CubanGuyNYC]

Why are you guys so certain he'd be on GBP if he becomes free from TR? Schaeffer has ripped Rigondeaux's style himself. I doubt his paydays would be bigger over there either.

I'm sure someone would pick him up because he's so decorated and is a P4P fighter. Just cant see it being Golden Boy

I'm not certain at all, which is why I mentioned the possibility of Rigo having to go overseas, but GBP is the first place we should look.

[Heavy Heart]

He's a great boxer.He put a lot of people to sleep...mostly the audience!

[AgainstTheRopes]

Utterly disgraceful comments from Arum. That's no way to treat a fighter, especially your own.

[CubanGuyNYC]

Funny bc I tell my brother the same thing about Rigo being stubborn!! Before the donaire fight he had 8 kos in like 10 fights!! After the donaire match people were saying he's boring as an excuse and I think he is pissed and being stubborn about being asked to change his style.

Could be. Rigo's accomplished a lot in his sport. I know he's proud. He might very well think, "Fuck you. I'm a multiple Olympic and amateur world champion. I'm the best 122 pounder on earth. I've known nothing but winning my whole life. You motherfuckers don't know shit. So why should I change for you?" I can understand it. lol

[AgainstTheRopes]

HBO spent the entire Rigo-Agbeko fight slamming Rigo then defended Mikey Garcia's performance on Saturday relentlessly.

[kozone]

Could be. Rigo's accomplished a lot in his sport. I know he's proud. He might very well think, "Fuck you. I'm a multiple Olympic and amateur world champion. I'm the best 122 pounder on earth. I've known nothing but winning my whole life. You motherfuckers don't know shit. So why should I change for you?" I can understand it. lol

Lmao sounds about right...

[Respect Power]

Bobs butt hurt .. I think he wishes rigo would disappear and die . Rigo shut down the whole Donaire wave , could possibly stop the lomo wave before it even gets going. Bob feels he can't make no money off rigo and doesn't see anyone near 122 that can beat him. This is a nightmare for Bob , HaHaHaHaHa , **** him. He wants someone to beat rigo so bad but has no one to do it so he puts him on the shelf to wait . Funny how he's not blaming Agbeko more for not engaging more like he normally fights .

[Deevel916]

Why is everyone dogging arum here when in reality it's hbo that doesn't want to showcase rigo anymore. There's only so much he can do when rigos tv ratings are in the toilet. As for rigo going to gbp. What makes everyone so sure that showtime is eager to give him tv slot time? If he can't draw on hbo he surely won't draw on showtime.

Bottom line he's a great boxer that brings no entertainment value and in return is a bad business investment.

[Deevel916]

HBO spent the entire Rigo-Agbeko fight slamming Rigo then defended Mikey Garcia's performance on Saturday relentlessly.

Not really. Max commented on how it was a boring fight for the fans.

[Respect Power]

Your right it's hbo too. But Arum is suppose to be rigo's guy " his promoter" except all he does is degrade and down talk him.