Rigo skips media day

[john l]

Well, yeah, I don’t blame him. You want to start promoting now? Lol

This guy has been ***ed with and s hite on by his promoters his WHOLE career.But now he gets a big fight and does this?I like other poster would like to know WHY before I say anymore.

[Vlad_]

Would like to at least wait for an explanation before passing judgement. People are too quick to make asses of themselves by making assumptions before finding out what's going on.

I'm mostly curious if he's having health/weight issues. Not that they'd come out and say that. "Travel problems" usually = weight/health issues.

Rigo fights at 122, and fight is at 130. I doubt it’s weight issues...

[CubanGuyNYC]

This guy has been ***ed with and s hite on by his promoters his WHOLE career.But now he gets a big fight and does this?I like other poster would like to know WHY before I say anymore.

Lol I’d say it’s exactly because of what you just said. Rigo’s like, “Fuck these motherfuckers.” He doesn’t care now. And why should he? It’s just a few days before the fight. Not going to make a difference now.

[Redd Foxx]

Rigo fights at 122, and fight is at 130. I doubt it’s weight issues...

You wouldn't think so, but plenty of fighters have run into issues when going up in weight because they bulk up, and find their body isn't reacting the same as what they're used to. Especially if the weather is changing as it is now and their immune system is weak.

GSP just make his UFC comeback at a higher weight class than usual and reported all sort of issues in the week leading up to the fight. Said he he couldn't even hydrate normally and that might not fight at that weight again.
It happens.

[HanzGruber]

Rigod does what rigod wants. End of story.

[Vlad_]

You wouldn't think so, but plenty of fighters have run into issues when going up in weight because they bulk up, and find their body isn't reacting the same as what they're used to. Especially if the weather is changing as it is now and their immune system is weak.

GSP just make his UFC comeback at a higher weight class than usual and reported all sort of issues in the week leading up to the fight. Said he he couldn't even hydrate normally and that might not fight at that weight again.
It happens.

I get what you’re saying, but in this specific case, I don’t even thing he needs to bulk up, he simply doesn’t need to cut imo.

[Redd Foxx]

I get what you’re saying, but in this specific case, I don’t even thing he needs to bulk up, he simply doesn’t need to cut imo.

Yea, I actually don't think the chances of him having weight issues are likely. Rather, unlikely. But, it's a possibility and I'm curious if he's missing this because of some health concern. Or, if he's just being uncooperative. Which would really suck.

I've squarely blamed him and only him for his lack of popularity, being dropped by HBO, etc. He's finally getting another big fight. If he's ***ing this up, then goodriddance. I think he's the most talented boxer on the planet right now but if he's going to be a princess, *** him.

I do want to know what's really going on though.

[john l]

Lol I’d say it’s exactly because of what you just said. Rigo’s like, “Fuck these motherfuckers.” He doesn’t care now. And why should he? It’s just a few days before the fight. Not going to make a difference now.

Every bit of press HELPS.So if he does win on sat it will make it harder for guys to duck him again.Plus biased writers like Dougie Fisher and others will make it easy to do so if they don't get their qoutes.Just like they have since he beat Donaire.Dan Rafeal( who I normaly like outside of his HATE for Cubans) is another.What happened to the writers that like skill????????

[Vlad_]

Yea, I actually don't think the chances of him having weight issues are likely. Rather, unlikely. But, it's a possibility and I'm curious if he's missing this because of some health concern. Or, if he's just being uncooperative. Which would really suck.

I've squarely blamed him and only him for his lack of popularity, being dropped by HBO, etc. He's finally getting another big fight. If he's ***ing this up, then goodriddance. I think he's the most talented boxer on the planet right now but if he's going to be a princess, *** him.

I do want to know what's really going on though.

Yup, he lacks that persona/charisma...

[john l]

Yea, I actually don't think the chances of him having weight issues are likely. Rather, unlikely. But, it's a possibility and I'm curious if he's missing this because of some health concern. Or, if he's just being uncooperative. Which would really suck.

I've squarely blamed him and only him for his lack of popularity, being dropped by HBO, etc. He's finally getting another big fight. If he's ***ing this up, then goodriddance. I think he's the most talented boxer on the planet right now but if he's going to be a princess, *** him.

I do want to know what's really going on though.

His OWN promoter bashing him(Arum)after he beat his bigger cash cow(Donaire)was a BIG reason why he lost interest.I really doubt HBO would not have had him on air if Arum wanted.Matter a fact it was only Arum who said that.