People ask why boxing is on the decline, the aftermath to last Saturday an example

Rigo in his 12th pro fight outclassed a top 5 P4P and winner of FOTY 2012.

Instead of getting praised by his promoter and the media alike they hurl insults and dirogatory statements.

Yes I understand to some Rigo fought boring, whilst to others and the majority it was an excellent execution of boxing skill in the highest order.

The corrupt media's excuse is that the casual's won't like his skill. I was a casual once, and what drew me to boxing was seeing boxers like Sweet Pea, Hopkins, Toney etc perform. So that's as weak as arguments get.

Matter of fact some of these so called casuals I know who watched last Saturday's fight fell in love with Rigo. Moreover if the amatuer style is so bad then why do so many casuals watch Olympic boxing.

Tired of this same ole excuse. Tired of the media saying causal fan this, casual fan that because in my honest opinion **** the casual fan and **** those corrupt media types that put casual fans ahead of true dedicated boxing fans like myself and so many on here. They don't watch boxing weekly like I do, cherish it as much as I do, eat and sleep it like I do. I pay money for PPVs, not them. I rarely see media types in other sports put the casual fan on a pedestal as much as those in boxing do. It's ridiculous to say the least.

If Rigo was so concerned about making casual fans like him, then he would have fought differently. But winning is more important to him. He is all about legacy a rarity in the sport nowadays. This should be saluted. Instead scum in the media choose to vindicate an innocent only seeking to be great in the sport he loves.

Treating Rigo with shame rather than praise has only proceeded to sink the nail in deeper into boxing.

If only promoters listened to "boxing fans" first and not the "casuals" this sport would grow much faster than it has already. The likes of Iole and Rafael should have read the aftermath on this forum amongst so many others. Huge amounts of props given to Rigo, instead they chose to listen to money, passed corruptly into their possession.

Anyway they can continue spitting their ugly slurs. Truth is that won't stop me from supporting Rigo, I'd pay to see him on PPV for whatever the cost and at any time. He is that great. A once in a lifetime fighter!

 

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The media expressed that Rigondeaux will be seen as boring to all those who find fighters like the Klitschko's boring. Despite being HW champs, the K bros are not generating any revenue in the USA. I'm pretty sure they were simply drawing that connection, and that most American fans would have to be hypocrites to find Rigo entertaining and the Klitschko's not entertaining, as both of them extremely limit the action in their fights.

 

well said. to be honest....i never took iole or rafael serious when it comes to what they have to say about the sport.

the criticism you heard was the butt hurt fans of donaire.

i'm with u. **** the casual fans.

 

Impressed :good

Borderline rant but a well constructed effort bearing very valid points!

 

the klitschkos wish they had the skill rigondeaux displayed. the difference is...he is at a disadvantage most times...while they have every advantage. u can't compare their boring styles to his.

 

Dont forget Bob Arum; this statement under scores that old rat ******* of man:

"Instead of getting praised by his promoter and the media alike they hurl insults and dirogatory statements."

 

Boxing is doing fine. The excitement provided by Pac/JMM and Rios/Alvarado thrills the casuals, an occasional chess match like Rigo is fine for the purists.

Revenue is up.
Boxing is returning to network TV.
40,000 will be on hand on Saturday.
Boxers are in major commercial spots like Subway and Under Armour.

All without an American presence in the heavyweight division and some snoozers like the Klits and Rigo, who is far more exciting than Wlad anyway.

 

Rigo doesn't fight remotely like the Klitchkos. They don't belong in the same boat.

The Klitchkos tower over their opponents whilst Rigo is a midget in the face of his.

 

I know boxing is doing fine. But media reactions such as last Saturday ones are not helpful.

 

Exactly. Rigo limits his opponents offense through footwork, feinting, and countering. Wlad does it by towering over them from the outside and holding once they get close. Huge difference in the amount of skill displayed.

I can see how a casual fan will find Rigo boring. But Wlad is insufferable.

 

Goodness gracious me! This is the type of drivvel we are talking about!

That comparison made by anybody shows a fundamental lack of understanding of the sport of boxing :deal Its not a movie, or a drama series, its a dam sport, the technical intricacies of boxing is so complex that labels like "boring" to a man as talented as Guillermo Rigondeaux is an insult to boxers, trainers, and boxing fans the world over at any level!

 

I'm not saying that it's my opinion...

Both Klitschko's throw far more punches than Rigondeaux does. To many, that would be an assessment of at least how much action they intend to have in their fights.

People don't like fighters who don't produce action. Whenever I try to get a friend into boxing, they show no interest whatsoever and find it to be a long 48 minutes whenever they see even decent 12 round fights. When they come over and see Rios/Alvarado I live, they enjoy the hell out of it... It is what it is. I had people over for Donaire/Rigondeaux. I regretted it, not because my guy lost, but because it was utterly boring to everyone there. "He won't take a single step forward" was the recurring message being stated from rounds 1-11.

 

Thanks man! I've been meaning to get this off my chest for a long time.

Yes I'm a Rigo fan so understandably have been made uneasy by some of the comments coming from the media. But enough is enough. You cant throw fighters under the bus like this. It's their living. Rigo bloody left his family in Cuba to continue his career. They need to cut him some slack and call a spade a spade. You cant turn a blind eye to the likes of Ward and Hopkins yet **** on Rigo.

 

any true boxing fan will enjoy watching a good display of boxing ability and technique. the so called "casual-fans" are those people expecting to see knockouts because they DKSAB.