ESPN's Brian Campbell on Rigo

[CubanGuyNYC]

I was just browsing the ESPN website, when I stumbled upon an active "SportsNation" chat with boxing writer Brian Campbell. Not surprisingly, the main topic was Cotto-Martinez (Campbell picks Sergio by late TKO). But the following question was asked and Campbell answered:

Adrian (NJ) [via mobile]

Do you find it ridiculous that hbo is not brodcasting rigo's potentially last fight with them as his tr contract is almost up?

Brian Campbell (3:36 PM)

I personally think Rigo got a raw deal from Bob Arum. I get that there are limits to how you can market this guy and he's never going to be a big draw. But minutes after Rigo's breakthrough win over the No. 3 P4P guy in the world, Bob stood next to him at ringside and complained to the media how hard he is to promote and how boring he is. When you have a P4P talent like Rigo, you play that up. You play up his invincibility. You put him in situations to succeed. Having him headline in Atlantic City in December on the same night as a more attractive Showtime card wasn't the answer. Maybe Rigo's not a headliner unless he's in against a Donaire type. That could be. But he's such a great fighter that he deserves to be on TV, even in an HBO co-main or on a PPV undercard.


I couldn't agree more. I don't know where Rigo's boxing future is headed, but I'm glad to see him leave Arum's house.

[The Big Dunn]

I was just browsing the ESPN website, when I stumbled upon an active "SportsNation" chat with boxing writer Brian Campbell. Not surprisingly, the main topic was Cotto-Martinez (Campbell picks Sergio by late TKO). But the following question was asked and Campbell answered:

Adrian (NJ) [via mobile]

Do you find it ridiculous that hbo is not brodcasting rigo's potentially last fight with them as his tr contract is almost up?

Brian Campbell (3:36 PM)

I personally think Rigo got a raw deal from Bob Arum. I get that there are limits to how you can market this guy and he's never going to be a big draw. But minutes after Rigo's breakthrough win over the No. 3 P4P guy in the world, Bob stood next to him at ringside and complained to the media how hard he is to promote and how boring he is. When you have a P4P talent like Rigo, you play that up. You play up his invincibility. You put him in situations to succeed. Having him headline in Atlantic City in December on the same night as a more attractive Showtime card wasn't the answer. Maybe Rigo's not a headliner unless he's in against a Donaire type. That could be. But he's such a great fighter that he deserves to be on TV, even in an HBO co-main or on a PPV undercard.


I couldn't agree more. I don't know where Rigo's boxing future is headed, but I'm glad to see him leave Arum's house.

I agree as well. The thing is HBO and TR have decided to market "excitement". Rigo wins primarily by reducing his opponents punch output and boxing to a win.

SO long as you match him up with heavy hitters or high volume punchers he should produce good fights.

[DoktorSleepless]

5 bucks says Rigo resigns with Arum within a year.

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

I agree as well. The thing is HBO and TR have decided to market "excitement". Rigo wins primarily by reducing his opponents punch output and boxing to a win.

SO long as you match him up with heavy hitters or high volume punchers he should produce good fights.

I can almost guarantee you that Rigo would turn Santa Cruz or Mares into another Agbeko.

[CubanGuyNYC]

I agree as well. The thing is HBO and TR have decided to market "excitement". Rigo wins primarily by reducing his opponents punch output and boxing to a win.

SO long as you match him up with heavy hitters or high volume punchers he should produce good fights.

I can't say I have any answers. To tell you the truth, I don't completely fault Arum. Rigo's a tough sell. But I don't think Bob gave Guillermo the best possible representation.

[DannYankee]

I can almost guarantee you that Rigo would turn Santa Cruz or Mares into another Agbeko.

That would suck XD I want a live dog up in there all the live dogs turn into lap dogs when they get hit and can't hit the guy .

[CubanGuyNYC]

5 bucks says Rigo resigns with Arum within a year.

lol Who knows? I'm just glad to see Rigo taking his show somewhere else. He has a to try something. If it turns out to be the same or worse someplace else, then at least he tried. You can't just stand there like an idiot....

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

That would suck XD I want a live dog up in there all the live dogs turn into lap dogs when they get hit and can't hit the guy .

Lap dogs? More like prairie dogs who go into hiding in their holes.

[CubanGuyNYC]

I can almost guarantee you that Rigo would turn Santa Cruz or Mares into another Agbeko.

Yeah, let's see if either of those guys, or anyone else worth a damn, steps up to the plate. It's looking like everyone wants to pretend Rigo don't even exist. These clowns, Frampton and Martinez, are talking rematch.

[The Big Dunn]

I can almost guarantee you that Rigo would turn Santa Cruz or Mares into another Agbeko.

I think you might be right. I don't have a problem with that. If he can make a santa cruz , mares or martinez stop punching that is a testament to his greatness. I like watching greatness.

I can't say I have any answers. To tell you the truth, I don't completely fault Arum. Rigo's a tough sell. But I don't think Bob gave Guillermo the best possible representation.

Yeah, let's see if either of those guys, or anyone else worth a damn, steps up to the plate. It's looking like everyone wants to pretend Rigo don't even exist. These clowns, Frampton and Martinez, are talking rematch.

Rigo needs a wwf old school manager to sell himself. lol!

Yes, I think alot of people are not jumping to fight him.