Bop Arum "Everytime I mention Rigo to HBO they throw up"

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  1. El Chicano

    El Chicano Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Lol

    Damn, harsh! Bob said HBO seems to have no intrest in showing Rigos next fight!

    There probably pissed he beat up there STAR Nonito, who they were shoving down our throats as 1 of the best fighters in boxing!

    Idk I didn't find Rigo boring,I don't know what HBO is thinking. If u match him properly he can.be exciting and KO most 122/126

    Rigo should move to GB,they wouldn't **** on him and have good opponents for him! (Mares,Ponce,Gary Russell jr,Leo)
     
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  2. futurechamp10

    futurechamp10 Active Member Full Member

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    Shame if this kid doesn't achieve what he should in boxing because of promotion issues, politics or some other bull****.

    Just let the best fight the best and that will make a star.
     
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  3. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    He isn't boring at all.
     
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  4. UptownUppercut

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    Rigo is pretty boring. The only reason that fight was even somewhat exciting was because Nonaire is an idiot and just walked into him all night. I don't blame HBO for not wanting him.
     
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  5. witschnerd1

    witschnerd1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    What is really crazy is Hbo's Max Kellerman just named Rigo #3 P4P?
    and Provodnikov #2 on Gatti list but they wo't get anything going for either guy?
     
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  6. purephase

    purephase Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If this is to be believed, it's probably because Arum is trying to match Rigondeaux with the same no-name opponents he was giving him before the Donaire schooling, rather than getting off his ass and doing some actual promoting for an inconvenient fighter for a change. I think it's more likely Arum who's doing the throwing up at the mere thought of the latter.
     
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  7. Ripper11

    Ripper11 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    what a piece of ****
     
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  8. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Kellerman is a talking head, not an executive of HBO Sports or in a position of power as to whom they book.

    His unvarnished opinion expressed on-air is often at odds with the network's stance, which is why he is a refreshing change from company man Lampley.
     
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  9. gatorbama

    gatorbama Well-Known Member Full Member

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    **** Bob Arum, its like being mad because peyton manning doesnt scramble and just sits in the pocket.

    and **** this website for blocking out the word ****.
     
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  10. UptownUppercut

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    Rigo fought one good, albeit, overhyped opponent and he's everyones favorite boxer and a top 3 PvP? Wtf...
     
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  11. Beouche

    Beouche Juan Manuel Marquez Full Member

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    Take a look at his amateur resume. Guy is as proven as they come. A bonne fide world class operator
     
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  12. The Akbar One

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    Who just walks in face first against Donaire and survives? Nobody. Rigs isn't boring at all. He is a highly skilled boxer.

    Bob Arum is probably lying regarding HBO anyway.
     
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  13. Undisputed

    Undisputed Cant G no other way Full Member

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    Please stop watching boxing.
     
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  14. Henke67

    Henke67 One of the 45% Full Member

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    Arum said it, so I'm guessing it's not true.

    What fights has he actually offered HBO? If any, I'd bet they were fights he expected not to be picked up as a punishment for Rigo daring to embarrass him and his next big star.
     
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  15. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    He is boring. Throwing 22 punches a round at his weight class is inexcusable. Period.

    He obviously has talent but his cautious style sucks. There is a reason HBO and mainstream Boxing writers say he is boring. They are not making it up.

    I am not asking for Rockem' Sockem' robots in there just for him to open up and be more aggressive.
     
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