******Rigo v Donaire - Build-up Thread*****

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  1. SkillspayBills

    SkillspayBills Mandanda Running E-Pen Full Member

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    Sorry he's lost me as a fan. I wanted Rigo to win and felt he could. But so happy Rigo won now.

    Donaire may be moving into houses, child on the way. Rigo spends everyday away from his loved ones.

    Weight making,Shoulder Injury and loading up and not planning for it. I don't think Nonito ever wanted the fight and maybe felt the Marroquin fight exposed weaknesses in Rigo. Don't see him going for rematch personally.
     
  2. leo_messi

    leo_messi Guest

    I don't know.bout the rest of u guys, but I really enjoyed that. Top class bout. Doesn't have to be all gung ho haymakers to make a good fight.


    Plus I won like 70 euro.
     
  3. shaunster101

    shaunster101 Yido Full Member

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    That was sexy boxing.


    Very sexy boxing.


    Loved every minute of that fight.
     
  4. SkillspayBills

    SkillspayBills Mandanda Running E-Pen Full Member

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    Was class lads i agree, Pivoting and sliding masterclass.
     
  5. smjm089

    smjm089 Active Member Full Member

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    It was a great fight from Rigo hes a class fighter i dont see anyone who can beat him right now but would still love to see him fight Mares.
     
  6. leo_messi

    leo_messi Guest

    The general forum is gonna be crawling with phillipino fans hitching about rigo..
     
  7. Swing_Kinker

    Swing_Kinker Member Full Member

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    The kind of fighter people will love while he rises and then hate when he's at the top for the exact same thing they loved him for earlier. Classy display
     
  8. leo_messi

    leo_messi Guest

    Only critique is that I would like to see rigo go for the kill more often ( although in this case because of my bet I was happy he didn't). Then again this was his biggest fight so far and he knew he was comfortably up so probably didn't feel it neccessary to get wreckless in the last. Class fighter,looks like Andy Cole.
     
  9. Roe

    Roe Guest

    That's a bit harsh I think mate. Donaire gave it everything tonight he just lacked a bit of preparation and I think most of those excuses were factors in his poor performance. He still gave credit to Rigo and was pretty honest and humble in the interview.
     
  10. jmm hookup

    jmm hookup Member Full Member

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    yeah that sums it up it was an amazing performance but it ain't wasn't a thrillingclassic. I'll only watch again for technique study
     
  11. ImElvis666

    ImElvis666 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Me too! :good
     
  12. SkillspayBills

    SkillspayBills Mandanda Running E-Pen Full Member

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    I agree. Remember Larry Merchant on Chad Dawson who faced Pascal and Larry said something along the lines of ''It's tough when your first thought and action is a defensive one to then become a naturally attacking fighter''.

    Think maybe sames for Rigo. Roach and Shields tried to get him to be more offensive but i think Diaz will be the man to nurture it. I think because he's so relaxed he may tend also to feel comfortable. He doesn't seem urgent, watching him in the corner he wasn't even breathing heavy.
     
  13. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    didnt disappoint me...i like to think i come from the boxing enthusiasts point of view..chess matches and thinking boxers are as satisfying to watch as big bangers.....and at that, me and my dog must bid you good night...er..good morning

    btw....timothy bradley should never be let near a commentating mic ever again.
     
  14. jdempsey85

    jdempsey85 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    The confusing thing is how did some people see the donaire interview when boxnation only showed rigos??

    Rigo 1 of the quickest ive seen

    Wilfredo gomez kos rigo
     
  15. SkillspayBills

    SkillspayBills Mandanda Running E-Pen Full Member

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    :lol: What was he saying?.