Could Mares, Santa Cruz, or Moreno Give Rigo Trouble?

**bojangles1987** · 02-21-2014, 01:45 PM

I think all three could present some interesting problems for Rigondeaux. I'd love to see any of those fights.

Mares poses the biggest threat IMO.

**Mike D** · 02-21-2014, 01:45 PM

I think Mares could give Rigo some run. I haven't seen enough of Moreno to comment either way and IMO Rigo boxes circles around Santa Cruz.

**dan_cov** · 02-21-2014, 01:47 PM

He whoops all their asses on the same night.

**hhs661** · 02-21-2014, 01:49 PM

No, no & no.

Altogether however, maybe

**Tom Cruise** · 02-21-2014, 01:57 PM

I think Mares' versatility could hurt him against Rigo. I think he would start out trying to pressure, go through some rough patches, and because he has boxing ability to fall back on try to box with Rigo. After that its Rigos fight IMO. If Mares can stick.to his Moreno gameplan in the face of heavy fire then he can make it interesting. I doubt it though.

Santa Cruz might be the best fight of the three. Even though i have no doubt hard punching, defensive counter puncher in Rigo could cope with a high pressure offence, we haven't seen it yet. Cruz has good timing and is very strong at the weight, but i saw enough in the Ceda fight to make me think Rigo has all the tools he needs to slow Santa Cruz down and beat him.

Moreno i haven't seen a huge amount of, but i don't think anyone coming from 118 will beat Rigo.

**brick wall** · 02-21-2014, 02:09 PM

moreno...this guy is just as defensive if not more than rigo. he moves a lot and uses more lateral movements which will negate rigo's timing. he likes to maintain a safe distance as well which will force rigo to go out his comfort zone.

Could Mares, Santa Cruz, or Moreno Give Rigo Trouble?