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Guillermo Rigondeaux Technical Discussion (I'm Putting You on the Spot)
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Originally posted by Doctor_Tenma View PostIf he's such a master at controlling distance, and I don't deny he does this well but you said master, how come his lead left isn't as consistently thrown/ as accurate as Mayweather's straight right or Whitaker's straight left?
Originally posted by Doctor_Tenma View PostIf he's so deceptive in controlling distance, why doesn't he have a consistent jab the like of Hagler, Winky, Whitaker or Michael Moorer? Explain that......
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Originally posted by KingHippo View PostCompubox numbers?
Simple. While all these guys were southpaws just like Rigo, they all had a very square stance which allowed them to throw the jab effectively. At times when Whitaker was using a more conventional stance, his jab was a lot less effective and he got punished for it.
CompuBox?
No dude, it's not even debatable.
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I tell you why i praise his style:
1) He uses his lead hand like a Swiss army knife; always sticks it out and probes his distance, hypnoses (lol) opponent, parries opponent's shots with it to counter, and uses his forearm as a barrier when they charge in. I think this one is his most beautiful aspect.
2) He uses his waist so masterfully; once he ducks at waist he is untouchable because he to back and to sides keeps changing his upperbody's position.
3) He is sneaky: shows his cross meanwhile loading on the front foot to prepare a lead hook for you. I think such games are the reasons him being called as a Chacal .
4) He is powerful, makes kos, discolated Jazza's jaw, I hope he is OK.
5) He has a charizma whether it counts or not: he is a Cuban, Olympian, old but gold, calling out the best, dedicated.
And yes i realized i haven't seen him fighting off the ropes or in close distance. Need to watch again.Last edited by DinoCop; 07-28-2016, 02:08 PM.
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Originally posted by Doctor_Tenma View PostThey all put Rigondeaux's jab to shame, Rigo's is more for measuring but the biggest issue is, if he actually had a jab the quality of the southpaws I mentioned, he wouldn't need to wait for counter punching opportunities, he'd be creating them as the jab will force his opponents to initiate more aggressively.
CompuBox?
No dude, it's not even debatable.
The jab should be used to create distance, throwing the jab from a conventional southpaw stance does the opposite. How many times have you seen Crawford throw the jab against Postol?
And you're right, there is no debate, Rigo is a much more accurate puncher than Whitaker.
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Originally posted by KingHippo View PostWorking behind the jab from a conventional southpaw stance is just stupid.
The jab should be used to create distance, throwing the jab from a conventional southpaw stance does the opposite. How many times have you seen Crawford throw the jab against Postol?
And you're right, there is no debate, Rigo is a much more accurate puncher than Whitaker.
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Originally posted by KingHippo View PostWorking behind the jab from a conventional southpaw stance is just stupid.
The jab should be used to create distance, throwing the jab from a conventional southpaw stance does the opposite. How many times have you seen Crawford throw the jab against Postol?
And you're right, there is no debate, Rigo is a much more accurate puncher than Whitaker.
1. Set up and finish combinations
2. Disrupt your opponents rhythm
3. Close distance
And I haven't even touched the tip of the iceberg. Watch how many different ways Andre Ward utilizes his lead hand. Hell, let's keep it southpaw and watch Pernell Whitaker.
These fighters do so much more than Rigo.
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