Comments Thread For: Rigondeaux: Tired of Calling People Out; Always An Excuse!

[Pugilisticuffs]

Yet, they offer him 500k.

That tell you how much Bob Arum really wanted to make the fight. lol

I guess after what Rigo did to his previous Star I feel him. I mean Salido a few fight before already spoiled his plans.

You do realize that a half million dollars is still a lot of money for a Super Bantamweight, right? Not to mention Loma offered a half million $ win bonus to Rigo if he won, which would've been 1 million dollars for Rigo if he pulled it out, his highest career payday (next highest was Donaire in which he made 750k in an in-house fight). Smaller fighters in general make much less money unless they go over to Japan to fight, especially when they can't draw; Rigo can't, Loma couldn't at the time either and still isn't what you'd call a big draw. At least Loma is now a main event headliner while Rigo is still basically an undercard fighter. If Salido spoiled Bob's plans then how come Loma immediately fought again for that vacant belt (that Salido gave up) and won it? He defended it three times, moved up, won the same WBO title in a higher division (SFW) and has now defended it twice against Walters and Sosa. You Rigo fans forget that it was actually Walters that ruined Donaire and not Rigo. Walters finished him brutally and he's never been the same since.

Rigo vs Loma was agreed to and Loma had to pull out of camp after Rigo demanded more money than he initially agreed to. He got cold feet and backed out. Loma called his bluff. Enough said.

[el_locoteee]

You do realize that a half million dollars is still a lot of money for a Super Bantamweight, right? Not to mention Loma offered a half million $ win bonus to Rigo if he won, which would've been 1 million dollars for Rigo if he pulled it out, his highest career payday (next highest was Donaire in which he made 750k in an in-house fight). Smaller fighters in general make much less money unless they go over to Japan to fight, especially when they can't draw; Rigo can't, Loma couldn't at the time either and still isn't what you'd call a big draw. At least Loma is now a main event headliner while Rigo is still basically an undercard fighter. If Salido spoiled Bob's plans then how come Loma immediately fought again for that vacant belt (that Salido gave up) and won it? He defended it three times, moved up, won the same WBO title in a higher division (SFW) and has now defended it twice against Walters and Sosa. You Rigo fans forget that it was actually Walters that ruined Donaire and not Rigo. Walters finished him brutally and he's never been the same since.

Rigo vs Loma was agreed to and Loma had to pull out of camp after Rigo demanded more money than he initially agreed to. He got cold feet and backed out. Loma called his bluff. Enough said.

Excuse just like Rigo said.

Rigo did not agree to any money he agree to the terms on the fight. Money negotiation came later.

Btw forget about bonus in boxing that's garbage, I remember the same Bob Arum who offer a bonus with another Cuban Richard Abril and Brando Rios, Rios didn't make weight and Abril straight up got ROB, guess what Arum keep the bonus for him.

Bonus in boxing is the biggest BS ever with a robbery happening every week. Money on front just like he did vs Donaire.

Straight ducking and excuses.

[Lester Tutor]

JUst so people are away if he current circumstances provided by Keith Idec, Arum said that Rigondeaux and camp asked for $3million to fight Loma...

Let's see if boxing' reporters do their part to see if such statements were true by Arum

[SteveM]

I really don't think anyone wants to see him fight. And I don't believe anyone who claims otherwise. Too bad for him but that is the reality.

Speak for yourself. FFS - you even deny people the right to an opinion - isn't that fascism?

Anyway, if he moved up to fight Mares or LSC that would create a lot of interest. Even this Flores guy is a solid competitor.

[SteveM]

Because you're boring bud. No one will ever say Hey Rigo is fighting let's throw some steaks on the grill and buy a few six packs. Never. Ever.

are you sure? - Loma fight? LSC? Mares?

[NEETzsche]

Yet, they offer him 500k.

That tell you how much Bob Arum really wanted to make the fight. lol

I guess after what Rigo did to his previous Star I feel him. I mean Salido a few fight before already spoiled his plans.

$500k is great money for Rigondeaux. How much did he get against Jazza ****ens and Drian Francisco? If he truly thought he could beat Loma he would have taken it

He should try and face Rey Vargas. That's a good fight

[chavmex]

It's too bad Rigo doesn't speak English and does all the WWE acts some boxers do to get the attention to a fight. People paid to see Mayweather because of all the theatrics he brought to the press conferences. A lot of people forget that Floyd was pretty much unknown until he fought Oscare De La Huye! I understand it's business and if you are a boring ass fighter no one will pay to see you. Pernell one of the purist boxers in history only had 4 PPV even when he was considered the best pound for pound. It's like a wrestling world, you are not considered great if you don't put enough asses in those seats. Plain and simple you don't sell, no one will know who you are. You are boring no one will pay to see you show us what a great boxer you are. Only true fans appreciate your art Rigo!

[racostaa]

Rigo has been put in ppv undercards and failed to make an impression. He also a couple of times has said that he won't go up in weight. Now he claims that he will but it might be too late for him

But also he has not impressed beacuse his opponents ran when feel his power and he failed to chase they. As soon someone come to fight Rigo distroy them like the last one with the broken jaw. Thats terrifying to see.
Rigo is the master

[TOBYLEE1]

But also he has not impressed beacuse his opponents ran when feel his power and he failed to chase they. As soon someone come to fight Rigo distroy them like the last one with the broken jaw. Thats terrifying to see.
Rigo is the master

I don't question his ability. I think worlds of him, but he does not please the masses. Also he can win a 12 round fight throwing a little over 300 punches, not fun to watch

[garfios]

Exactly what the Cuban wanted in his social media exchanges with the Ukrainian superstar. $500K. Loma calls his bluff and all of a sudden the beggar was playing chooser. He wanted more than what he initially asked for. Can't even talk him out of it. He was hysterical. You can imagine the hostile look in his dry unsmiling face while he was cursing Arum. He's got a self-entitled behavior. He thinks the world owes him something.

He ain't superstar, a least not yet, ginger is a superstar, dela hoya was a superstar, nonito was a star, crawford is on his way, floy was a superstar, lomachenko is just starting...