Who has the bigger speed advantage, Rigo or Loma?

[Luilun]

Loma has far better foot work and angles and seems to have better eye perception when punches are coming The foot work and angles are going to be the difference in who wins had Loma been a guy who just stands there than Rigo would have a chance in winning. Rigo best win is Donaire when comparing Lomachenko to Donaire it's like comparing to Farm leagues to the Majors . Big step in class for Rigo , While Lomachenko has wins over Russel and walters

[DuckAdonis]

Rigo is faster for sure. I also think his timing is superior

[uppercut510]

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.

loma aint gon be throwing all those punches n pitty pats against rigo, he wont be able to play around like he usually does

[VG_Addict]

Rigo, but it doesn't matter. Russell has faster hands than Rigo, and Lomachenko's timing negated his speed.

[darius45]

Rigo, but it doesn't matter. Russell has faster hands than Rigo, and Lomachenko's timing negated his speed.

But here's the thing. Rigo has a longer reach than Loma unlike Russell, and also unlike Russell, Rigo is a 2x gold medalist like Loma with incredible timing and footwork himself... So Loma is going to have a very hard time negating Rigo's speed and accuracy with timing. I think Loma will have to eat some shots to get in close and overwhelm Rigo with size and activity.

[garfios]

Puncher? Not at 130lbs and not at the rate he delivers his offense (which basically counter-punching).

Pound 4 Pound he is the puncher. You can say all you want. Coming fight n ight he is going to be the puncher. I don't know how the fight is going to play. I seen Rigondeaux became a brawler in some fights, and being inactive in others, then explode and go for the kill...

[Bjl12]

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

This is what I think will happen

[Squ□redCircle34]

RigoSensei does!

Loma will find it much harder than he thinks to "squash" Rigodeaux Inc he eats that counter left hook!

People forget that Rigo is the harder puncher between them!

A prime FOTY Nonito Donaire is better than both Walters and Russell Jr combined!

This will be a chess match which is Rigos game and Loma will open up which gives Rigo plenty of opportunities especially to the body!

[Bjl12]

But here's the thing. Rigo has a longer reach than Loma unlike Russell, and also unlike Russell, Rigo is a 2x gold medalist like Loma with incredible timing and footwork himself... So Loma is going to have a very hard time negating Rigo's speed and accuracy with timing. I think Loma will have to eat some shots to get in close and overwhelm Rigo with size and activity.

Agreed. Loma is not.going to embarrass Rigo. Close fight because Rigo is a master at negating opponent offense.

Best bet for Loma is lateral movement and rushing/smothering for phone booth fighting

[Banderivets]

Rigo's handspeed is faster, lets see how it carries over to 130.

And I agree that Loma wont be throwing much feeler shots because Rigo will be quick to counter.

I don't think reach will play a big part here, Walters had absolutely massive reach, way longer than Rigo's....

I don't know, this is a phenomenal fight and I just don't know which way it will go. I think both fighters will be showing something we have not seen.

May the best man win.