Donaire vs Rigondeaux - 27/4/2013, confirmed!!

[RichC]

Originally Posted by purephase

Not confirmed at all and in fact the original story on this did not even have a quote directly from Arum stating Rigondeaux would be the opponent. Donaire's manager says it will be Rigondeaux, John, or Vic.

According to Boxrec the fight is confirmed - "Bout subject to change & commission approval".

[mckay_89]

Originally Posted by TFFP

Donaire wins this easier than expected, I reckon.

Me too, I honestly think Donaire will blast him out within 6 rounds.

[leo_messi]

I dunno, have a feeling for Rigo.

Donnaire should start as favourite I reckon.

[billy nelson]

Donaire will be schooled in the art of boxing

[Lilo]

Originally Posted by SkillspayBills

I heard it's in Macau?. I loved the idea of this fight a year back. Computer like speed from both men. But Rigo's exposed a little bit of fragility, Still a damn good fighter but may not be what some hoped.

I think Donaire would be my favorite, Although he'd need to be at his top level.

I heard that too. That would be absolutely fantastic (for me!).

Does Arum actually make 50/50 fights though? Maybe he needs to do this for Donaire as there is no De la Hoya fight for him. Maybe he's following the Pacquaio route by putting him in tough and making his name that way (just like Pac did with Morales/Barerra/Marquez)

[purephase]

Originally Posted by RichC

According to Boxrec the fight is confirmed - "Bout subject to change & commission approval".

Boxrec puts fights on the schedule before they're actually signed. It should not serve as any kind of confirmation.

Also, Arum talked a bit about Macau, but every indication is that it will take place in the States.

[SkillspayBills]

Originally Posted by Lilo

I heard that too. That would be absolutely fantastic (for me!).

Does Arum actually make 50/50 fights though? Maybe he needs to do this for Donaire as there is no De la Hoya fight for him. Maybe he's following the Pacquaio route by putting him in tough and making his name that way (just like Pac did with Morales/Barerra/Marquez)

Yeah it would be a strange but nice idea to give a big fight to the people out there.

This fight 8 months ago looked unlikely, But i wonder if Arum sees this as the fight to cash in on asap after all Gamboa vs Lopez was lost due to it being dragged out in hope they could make it a bigger fight. Maybe he's learned a lesson.

I think also Donaire's recent performances and Rigo's not so great displays may sway him into going for it. As you say he doesn't have a ODLH fight..

Originally Posted by billy nelson

Donaire will be schooled in the art of boxing

Interesting comment Billy, I know your busy with Ricky's prep etc but would like to know your thoughts on the fight and why Rigo wins by looks in convincing fashion going off your comment. I take it your not that fussed by Nonito?/.

Thanks in advance.

[Lilo]

I'll be honest I do think there'll be a big fight in Macau in the not too distant future although I can't see it being this one unfortunately. As soon as there is one, it'll boom, they don't necessarily need big numbers attending really, just have to fill the hotels/casinos Vegas style.

Its a mouthwatering fight though!

[SkillspayBills]

Defo Lilo!. It's one of the most skilled fights you could hope for in modern era.

[Sogoplayboy]

Originally Posted by Lilo

I'll be honest I do think there'll be a big fight in Macau in the not too distant future although I can't see it being this one unfortunately. As soon as there is one, it'll boom, they don't necessarily need big numbers attending really, just have to fill the hotels/casinos Vegas style.

Its a mouthwatering fight though!

Sure I read somewhere the next Pac fight could be in Macau?

[Lilo]

Originally Posted by Sogoplayboy

Sure I read somewhere the next Pac fight could be in Macau?

Well that would have to do!

[Jud]

Rigondeaux was getting caught by the left hook and straight right from a relative plodder in Robert Marroquin and in that fight he was wobbled 2-3 times by glancing blows, so I feel if the fight does happen I personally think Donaire will stop him, but only providing he doesn't go in trying to blast him out in a gung ho fashion like in the Vasquez fight.

[KidJackal]

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I'm undecided but im going for Rigo Spilt or Majority decision, being dropped along the way!

[dftaylor]

Rigo's only option is to fight negative, refuse to engage and hope to pickpocket a decision. Unfortunately he's fighting someone who's shown his ability to adapt, go on offence, defend and box against much better opposition.

Donaire takes the Cuban out within eight rounds.

[KidJackal]

Originally Posted by dftaylor

Rigo's only option is to fight negative, refuse to engage and hope to pickpocket a decision. Unfortunately he's fighting someone who's shown his ability to adapt, go on offence, defend and box against much better opposition.

Donaire takes the Cuban out within eight rounds.

That's what makes this fight so interesting for me, Donaire could potentially starch Rigo at any moment, anything less than perfection from Rigo and he doesn't make the final bell!