Gary Russell vs Rigondeaux, better counter left hand?

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  1. Round1gymDC

    Round1gymDC Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Let me start by saying this thread is not about who's better. Rigondeaux is clearly better at this point. He has better foot work, accuracy, and he's more comfortable in the ring. Lets not forget about the belt around his waist.

    This is also is not a thread about who has the better lead left or overall left hand, again that's Rigondeaux. Let's talk about who has the better COUNTER LEFT HAND at this point.


    A friend and I were debating. They both encourage you to throw the right hand so they can come across with the lefts. Gary's is more of a slip or a pull then counter. Rigondeaux's is based more on timing and foot placement. At least that's what I think.



    Discuss



    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzZyUt91V4c[/ame]





    Watch at 1:50 to see the replay if you missed the counter left hand

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETi8f9c1324[/ame]
     
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  2. Cellz831

    Cellz831 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    my boy Russell in about 2 years. :good
     
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  3. SoxNation

    SoxNation Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Russell Jr. has a better counter left hand and he's a better fighter too.
     
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  4. Round1gymDC

    Round1gymDC Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Thanks for the input
     
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  5. Round1gymDC

    Round1gymDC Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Rigondeaux is 30 something right now. So in two years he could be out his prime or just peaking who knows. I do know he doesn't have that much time on his hands do to his late start in the pros
     
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  6. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Gary.

    It's crazy how so many people are on Rigo's nuts when Russell would whup that ass.
     
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  7. Round1gymDC

    Round1gymDC Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Gary is a personal friend from the hood. Although, he has a bigger tool box than Rigondeaux, his tools ain't as polished yet. Give him another year at least. Rigondeaux is the better fighter at the moment.
     
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  8. Jai C

    Jai C Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Sounds like Rigondeaux has haters already. I say Guillermo has the better everything. We're talking as of right now so save the potential talk. That is not to say Russell is lame by any stretch of the imagination. The guy is very good, just not on that level.
     
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  9. RazorHandz

    RazorHandz Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Rigo has the better counter left hand. Better timing and more accurate but it's close.
     
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  10. TheRat

    TheRat Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Rigo is a genius in that ring, no one compares to him in that weight class. Comparing Russell with Rigo is an insult.
     
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  11. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Oh that's awesome. Tell him to keep up the good work, I'm a big fan :good
     
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  12. Bogotazo

    Bogotazo Amateur Full Member

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    Right now, Rigo.
     
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  13. paloalto00

    paloalto00 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Gotta go with Rigo, he lands his punches when and where he wants
     
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  14. Atritionist

    Atritionist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Rigondeaux is a better skilled fighter. Sure Russell has the potential to be better but he needs a few more years to just match the timing and accuracy of Guillermo.
     
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  15. Round1gymDC

    Round1gymDC Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I hat guys like you who comment without reading the post.:bbb
     
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