Rigondeux

[BuckToothed]

Yh I don't see Gamboa as that technically sound. His speed masques a lot of flaws

Gamboa belongs to the other side of the boxing spectrum, where the likes of Pacquiao and Khan resides.
They are the athletically gifted fighters, who gets by, and in some cases excels, by relying on their natural talent (i.e. speed, power, heart, etc.).

[SplitSecond]

this the same guy that was made to wobble twice vs marroquin, knockeddown vs donaire and knocked down with a jab vs cardoba?

same guy?

[Black Barty]

Guillermo Rigondeux is easily the most sound fighter in the game today.

Mayweather, and Ward are also scientist in the ring, as well as Gamboa; but Gamboa aint been doing nothing.

Who do you think is the best technically sound fighter today?

Possible, but I'm not sold on it. Floyd's defense has held up against a variety of styles; so far Rigo has fought only one world class opponent that showed up to win.

As for Ward, I'm not a big fan, but he is the complete package: he has speed, size, physical strength, a solid chin and very good all around technique. If I had to name the fighter I think is the least likely to lose in the next 2-3 years, I would pick him.

[intoccabile]

this the same guy that was made to wobble twice vs marroquin, knockeddown vs donaire and knocked down with a jab vs cardoba?

same guy?

No one said he had a chin.

Your hate doesn't descredit his skill at all.

I can name several instances where Floyd and Ward were hit flush as well. They just have better beards.

[DannYankee]

Gamboa too reckless sometimes to be on that list. Rigo SoG and FMJ do.

[dan_cov]

Rigondeaux's chin gets way too much stick.

He got caught off balance Corboda and touched down, he wasn't hurt.
Marroquinn hit him with a flush left hook as he was showboating and he stayed upright, Marroquinn was like 137 and is a puncher.

Sure Donaire dropped him coming out the clinch but wasn't he supposed to be done the second Donaire hit him? Whilst he did get schooled, Donaire landed some monster shots on Rigo and he didn't blink.

Nothing wrong with his chin. Donaire has wiped out many 'granite chinned fighters' with that same shot. Not once did he hold, he ate them and immediately responded with a big counter.

[CubanGuyNYC]

Rigondeaux's chin gets way too much stick.

He got caught off balance Corboda and touched down, he wasn't hurt.
Marroquinn hit him with a flush left hook as he was showboating and he stayed upright, Marroquinn was like 137 and is a puncher.

Sure Donaire dropped him coming out the clinch but wasn't he supposed to be done the second Donaire hit him? Whilst he did get schooled, Donaire landed some monster shots on Rigo and he didn't blink.

Nothing wrong with his chin. Donaire has wiped out many 'granite chinned fighters' with that same shot. Not once did he hold, he ate them and immediately responded with a big counter.

Many a time when I held my breath during those exchanges. It's as if Rigo wanted to make a point...and he did. He took any and everything Nonito had and fired right back. I was proud of him for that. Once Guille bagged he first five rounds or so, he changed gears and the lesson switched to boxing 102. I had my concerns about Rigo's beard leading up to the fight. Not any more.

[Juof]

Everytime donaire would catch rigo, rigo would fire back instantly and be aggressive. Even if he only knows how to fight one way I believe he would still get a UD over anyone in his division since the start of time. Although floyd has been through many weight classes its hard to say which is his best because at 147 he'd have a hard time with a lot of the fighters of the past.

[A-Wolf]

Rigondough.

[#1Assassin]

mayweather is the most technically sound fighter in the game today imo. nobody has perfected their style to the degree rigondeaux has, the techniques he uses are the cleanest in the sport today. however he doesnt apply as wide an array of skills as floyd does. floyd is technically sound in every aspect of the game and can fight in any style, that gives him an edge over rigondeaux in my mind despite the fact that rigondeauxs main style is the most pure thing in boxing.

ohh and gamboa? is that even serious? dude is just an athlete, his skills are less than average. lara, marquez, hopkins, m. garcia etc are some real top technicians. how do you think hopkins is still winning fights at 50? he isnt really an alien you know, in fact he has been physically declining since his mid 30s. but he is smart and skilled enough to find ways around that.