Who is the best Cuban Gamboa or Rigondeaux?

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  1. saul_ir34

    saul_ir34 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Both are good but at the moment it would be foolish to say Rigo since his resume is pretty slim.

    It has to be given to Gamboa at the moment. I do think Rigo is the more complete fighter though.
     
  2. Zeno

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    I voted for both, just because i could :yep

    Rigondeaux for me. Skills.

    Gamboa exciting. Love watching both. But give it to Rigo.
     
  3. PIPO23

    PIPO23 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Gamboa.

    Been in with more tremendous competition.When you step you're going to get questions ask.Sometimes you're not going to look good answering those tough questions. How is your chin?What happens with the kid in front can box and savy as well wit a good chin and has power etcetera?

    Rigo has only been in with atg's like Casey and Ramos.
     
  4. Cuban Bon Bon

    Cuban Bon Bon Proverbs 9:10 Full Member

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    Partially agree. Rigo beat Cordoba in just his 7th pro fight and Cordoba was an ex-World Champion with 40+ pro fights. While Cordoba is not elite it still counts as Rigo's best win. But agreed, Gamboa is clearly ahead in terms of beating the best opposition.

    But Rigo seems to be more schooled, better disciplined and more skilled in the sweet science, a fight between them two at a catch weight would be sick! :shock:
     
  5. MexicanMuscle

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    I voted for Gamboa.

    Rigo is the more skilled fighter, but Gamboa is the more exciting fighter. I would rather watch Gamboa over Rigo anyday. (I am still partially pissed at Gamboa for his out of the ring decisions, but let's hope he continues to fight like a warrior.)
     
  6. Cuban Bon Bon

    Cuban Bon Bon Proverbs 9:10 Full Member

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    Yeah Gamboa is one of the most exciting fighters to watch today but I love watching Rigondeaux's skills, timing, defense and those wicked one punch body punches!

    Rigo's 1 punch body shots are out of this world. :shock:
     
  7. Cuban Bon Bon

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    just ask Ramos!
     
  8. Doc

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    Gamboa..
    Rigo lacks resume .... as he progresses we shall know more... I think Rigo might be better all around
     
  9. Convicted_Felon

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    I picked Rigondeaux. He seems to have less *****s in his armor. I still have to get more familiar with him by seeing more of his fights. After I see some more of what he has to offer, I will be able to properly discern who's better. I based my decision strictly on the fact that Rigondeaux is more complete with his game. In other words he has better defense from what I've seen so far.
     
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    Being complete is great and all but he is unproven so the nod goes to gamboa by default I agree though Rigo looks to be less penetrable
     
  11. MexicanMuscle

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    Don't get me wrong, Rigo is a very skilled fighter and is exciting most of the time as well, but Gamboa is just a step above. Gamboa has the potential to be a big star, while I see Rigo only becoming a great champion. To reach star status you have to have skill of course, but an exciting fighting style is what will put you over the top. Rigo is the far more skilled fighter, but not exciting enough. He might want to learn English and start talking a lot of ****, because that worked for Mayweather.
     
  12. locard

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    I've heard rumours that Rigo made Gamboa his ***** in the amateurs, like 2 or 3 times
     
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    Solis has the single largest EVT of them all. Therefore, Solis.
     
  14. Cuban Bon Bon

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    True but then again Rigo made everybody his girlfriend in the amateurs ... :yep But I am sure those were very close fights. ;)
     
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