The lad's just won a belt, has 19 bouts and is only 27. Why would he go and fight the main man straight away? Let him defend against Avalos, unify against Quigg and then pursue Rigo.
Why would he go and fight the main man straight away?
confidence in his ability? an ambition to be great?
i like frampton - he's possibly my favourite british or irish fighter right now - but it's pretty reprehensible what's happening to rigondeaux in the super bantamweight division. it's a sad state of affairs when the champion has to beg challengers to face him. would never have happened if it wasn't for this proliferation of paper titles (yes - carl is just as much a paper champion as is quigg)
confidence in his ability? an ambition to be great?
i like frampton - he's possibly my favourite british or irish fighter right now - but it's pretty reprehensible what's happening to rigondeaux in the super bantamweight division. it's a sad state of affairs when the champion has to beg challengers to face him. would never have happened if it wasn't for this proliferation of paper titles (yes - carl is just as much a paper champion as is quigg)
I understand that and I totally agree that Rigo has been screwed over. However, I think that the pressure should be put on Leo Santa Cruz and Quigg as they've both held their belts for a reasonable amount of time and have fought consistently sub-par opposition. Frampton hasn't even defended his once and should be afforded a little time. I do agree though that in the long run he must fight Rigo.
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