Who has the bigger speed advantage, Rigo or Loma?

[darius45]

Both guys are known for being quick but who is faster? Just looking at tapes, Rigo looks like he's a bit quicker than Loma. Rigo has this blurring quick counter left... Loma's speed doesn't LOOK as flashy... thoughts?

[TheCell8]

Rigo should have speed advantage... he's coming up from 2 weight classes.

[LADIV]

Both guys are known for being quick but who is faster? Just looking at tapes, Rigo looks like he's a bit quicker than Loma. Rigo has this blurring quick counter left... Loma's speed doesn't LOOK as flashy... thoughts?

rigondeaux is quicker and more accurate with his punching

[Lopez_Boxing]

Guess we will have to see how much weight he gains and if it slows him down

[darius45]

Guess we will have to see how much weight he gains and if it slows him down

I doubt a gain of 8lb is going to slow him down. Roy Jones was still crazy quick at 175. Rigo will probably weight 130 or less on fight night...Loma will be like 140.

[Zaroku]

rigo is quicker...Loma does a lot of things..angles.
He's gonna have to cut that ring off.

Chess match with grand masters.

Can't wait

[champion4ever]

I say Rigodeaux because he is the natural counter puncher. In addition, his hands are naturally lighter than Lomachenko's; Thereby making them much faster to throw and quicker to land.

[Lopez_Boxing]

I doubt a gain of 8lb is going to slow him down. Roy Jones was still crazy quick at 175. Rigo will probably weight 130 or less on fight night...Loma will be like 140.

Never know. He's jumping 2 weight classes. It has effected others. I wouldn't assume he would have the exact same attributes with the extra weight st his age. We shall see

[MasterPlan]

I doubt a gain of 8lb is going to slow him down. Roy Jones was still crazy quick at 175. Rigo will probably weight 130 or less on fight night...Loma will be like 140.

He doesn't have to fight at 130 just can't go above it. He'll probably come in at 125-126.

[fourtheboys96]

More important question is can he handle Loma's activity?
I'm pretty sure Loma can hurt him but he cant hurt Loma (read: size advantage).
Loma would be his usual hyperactive self in there.