Why Guillermo Rigondeaux beats Nonito Donaire

You can't possibly put his skills on such a level when they're unproven. Looking untouchable against the likes of Marroquin doesn't compare to fighting at the top level. Mares and Donaire are much more proven. Rigo is very skilled and a good fighter, but that's not the issue. You can't say his defense is anywhere near Mayweather's just because he looks good. There's a difference between looking great and being great. Otherwise Linares might as well have been considered just as good as Finito Lopez for his combination punching.

 

I thought Marroquin did touch him, no? Took a couple rounds and buckled Rigo's knees.

 

its boxing you know, also VW2 and Mathebula took some rds from Nonito

 

Pick your rankings but I don't see Marroquin ranked above those two anywhere. Mathebula is still pretty well ranked by the ring. Yeah, it's boxing but Rigo really should have a sterner test against someone before facing Nonito.

 

you tell me about rankings, WV2 just getting mauled by old little Arce.
Marroquin looked 10 times better than Mathebula.

 

Probably because the level of competition was different? :think







:stir

 

Juan Carlos Gomez: Gold Medal, World Junior Championships ( age 17 )
Joel Casamayor: Gold medal, World Junior Championships ( age 18 )
Felix Savon: Gold medal, 1987 PanAm games ( age 20 )
Ariel Hernandez: Gold medal, World junior Championships ( age 17 )
Emilio Correa: Gold medal, PanAm games ( age 18 )
Rolando Garbey: Gold medal, PanAm games ( age 20 )
Adolfo Horta: Gold medal, World Championships ( age 20 )
Angel Herrera: Gold medal, Olympics ( age 19 )
Jose Gomez: Gold medal, Olympics ( age 21 )
Roberto Balado: Gold medal, World Championships ( age 20 )
Hector Vinent: Gold medal, World Championships ( age 18 )
Ramon Garbey: Gold medal, PanAm games ( age 20 )
Mario Kindelan: Gold medal, PanAm games ( age 21 )
Guillermo Rigondeaux: Gold medal, Olympics ( age 20 )
Diogenes Luna: Gold medal, PanAm games ( age 21 )
Odlanier Solis: Gold medal, PanAm games ( age 19 )
Yordenis Ugas: Gold medal, World Championships ( age 19 )
Roniel Iglesias: Gold medal, World Championships ( age 18 )
Robeisy Ramirez: Gold medal, 2012 Olympics ( age 18 )

Most Cubans win their first World amateur Titles in their late teens to early twenties ... Your myth is busted.

:-(

 

Marroquin is better than Mathebula.

 

Very good analysis. I mostly agree with you except that Mares beats Rigo. Let's not forget that Rigo already beat Mares in the amateurs and even though it's a bit different he knows his style.

I think it's better to wait and see if this fight will go through as we all know how boxing is. If it happens though, I have to go with Rigondeaux by UD or late TKO.

:good

 

Did you know Marroquin out weighted GR but a least 8 pounds that night, and that "WHO" Marroquin can bang with either hand and was a very good amateur and have a bright future in the pro ranks? Another thing is that GR was dragged by his trainer out of his bedroom because he was **** off with all the legal problem that he had, he didn't want to fight that night, he was bored to death and still won almost every round... Do your homework.

 

They fought in the Pan Amateur games in 2003, 17 year old Mares vs 22 year old Rigondeaux both have went on to improve since then.

I don't think their amateur fight means much now, although saying that I do favour Rigondeaux, it could go the other way.

 

:rofl Best excuse for having knees buckled when trying to be offensive minded I've EVER heard. Keep em coming. :good

 

Nice observation B! I'm still riding with Nonito in this one. They will exchange at some point and I think Donaire's heavier stuff will take it's toll.

 

What make you think I'm excusing anything, did you read the post? Marroquin "CAN BANG WITH EITHER HAND" so getting wobbled by a fighter like him is not much of a big deal, beside I like the way he respond, he went after him immediately it seems that he wasn't that hurt like some are making it to be, and when you don't want to fight you can get caught.

 

But on the other hand, Donaire bangs harder with both hands than Marroquin.

So the possibility of Rigo getting taken out once he gets clipped is not outside the realm of possibility.