Comments Thread For: Lomachenko-Rigondeaux Close For December 9 on ESPN

[Andrij]

Rigondeaux got a heart of a lion , going to 130 when he walks at 126 ... and loma wouldn't meet him at halfway at 126 . Nevertheless, rigo will beat him : power punch, defense , will be his weapon.
Rigondeaux by breaking Lomas solar plexus ..... go rigo .

Hit and not be hit ; can not hit what you don't see .

Plus Rigondeaux walks at 128 and Lomachenko at 140. So a huge size difference will be the key. Plus Rigondeaux never faced such a fighter like Loma before. While Loma faced someone close to Rigo which is Russell Jr. Loma is the favourite here but anything can happen.

[Andrij]

"Rigondeaux would have to jump up by two weight divisions to take that contest".
With that kind of handicap i do not see how you beat a LOMA plus Rigo has been inactive and also long in the tooth.

Kind of sad other champs in Rigo's weightclass have avoided him like the plague and to get a meaningful he has to move up "by two weight" divisions to meet arguably boxing's best fighter today.

Hope he is getting paid handsomely for his trouble.

I read that Arum offered 1 Mio $ to Rigondeaux. But thats the maximum offer. Arum won't increase it.

[_original_]

This would be an epic fight if both guys weighed the same. Props to Rigo anyhow if he steps up to the plate, this is a tall task but both guys are tremendously skilled so we'll see.

[Robi13]

I respect this man, rigo daring to be great! Rigo is maybe top 2 or 3 most feared fighter in all of boxing. Because he can't get a big name to fight him, he has to move up in weight and kudos to him. Ggg lil b.itch as.s claims to be feared but won't do sh.it to make a fight happen... so kudos to canelo for daring to be great and meet him at his weight!

[Andrij]

I respect this man, rigo daring to be great! Rigo is maybe top 2 or 3 most feared fighter in all of boxing. Because he can't get a big name to fight him, he has to move up in weight and kudos to him. Ggg lil b.itch as.s claims to be feared but won't do sh.it to make a fight happen... so kudos to canelo for daring to be great and meet him at his weight!

GGG is scared to move up to Super Middleweight because his power won't be effective anymore against bigger men. When Ward was at 168 2 years ago then GGG didn't want to face him. And GGG can easily make 168.

[Robi13]

GGG is scared to move up to Super Middleweight because his power won't be effective anymore against bigger men. When Ward was at 168 2 years ago then GGG didn't want to face him. And GGG can easily make 168.

Let's be real for a moment... ggg and loma both get praised because of their skin color.

[Andrij]

Let's be real for a moment... ggg and loma both get praised because of their skin color.

Loma is more proven than GGG. Who the hell has GGG fought except Jacobs ?? Loma on the other hand faced already Russell Jr, Walters and will face Rigondeaux. Much more proven opponents than all the bums GGG faced.

[Pump the Jab]

The Rigo that fought Donaire would have had a damn good chance. Now at 36 (the little guys age quickly), and moving up in weight, defeating Loma doesn't seem too likely. Loma is young and prime and I'd pick him to win this, without much trouble.

[bluzi]

Great fight , Loma should win but i am rooting for Rigo on this one!!! LETS GET THIS FIGHT DONE ARUM DONT SCREW US !!!

[jup11223]

Would be a great ending to a great year of boxing