Bump this when over: Donaire knocks down Rigo with left hook but loses

I have mentioned that before, but I think it's possible Rigo is aware that he is leaving himself open and wants his opponent to try and counter it.

 

It will be a 'boring chess match' with Donaire winning a points decision based on coming forward and Rigo continually retreating. I think that is the most likely outcome with two top talents being wary. Rigo is younger than Nish was so he may survive if he puts his efforts into that.

 

He just flicks with his jab. He doesn't lean or commit with it. The left hook will probably get him, but not because of the jab. Rigo's jab, or lack of it, bill be used to draw a commitment from Nonito.

 

In fact, I'd be more concerned about Rigo's left that he throws.

 

pretty much ,, I seen some his fights where he bring his right and his left back low, baiting his opponent to open up trying to take advantage of the opening, only for Rig step back with a counter.

 

A pawing jab is a basic technique to use with opposite-stance opponents. I was literally taught to do that. "You don't throw your jab against a southpaw, you paw with it, slap their hand, annoy the **** out of them." That's basically what I was taught. The idea is to control distance, not to land the punch. You use it as a measuring stick, and having the arm out there actually protects you from the left hook rather than opens you up. it gives you a layered defense. You don't block a southpaw's right hand, you avoid it or redirect it. There's no use for your lead hand to be next to your head vs a southpaw, all it does is block your vision and let him freeze you for the left hand.

Yes, Rigo leaves himself "open" at times when he throws hard, but so does any boxer when they go for the stoppage. Keep in mind he's only opening up like this against guys who pose zero threat to him at that point in the bout. I think he'll be a lot more disciplined against Donaire and only go all out if he has him rocked.

I'd be more concerned about Donaire's habit of swinging his rear leg over when he throws the right against a southpaw. He reaches in and squares up slightly. This would be a perfect time for Rigo to land the left uppercut to the body. All he needs to do is pivot away from Donaire's right for a few rounds and get him comfortable reaching and squaring up like that, then make him pay for it once.

 

Why on earth does Rigondeaux rehearse punches?

 

Rigo´s style has nothing to do with the previous opponents of Donaire.....his footwork and sense of space, balance is just in another dimension when compared with Darchinyan, Montiel, Nishioka and others....

 

uh.. no, he reflexes will bail him out like always..

 

Nope

THis is a professional measuring jab

 

This and Pacquiao vs Mayweather are the only 2 fights where so many people get exposed for not knowing **** about the sport

 

You know the guy who made this thread loves Matthysse, think about it

 

That's exactly why he does it, and to keep distance between him and his opponent. Touch is a much faster sensory input to react to (compared to the eyes) so by literally feeling his opponent he can react quicker. I assume you play basketball, it's the same principle when you're guarding a player and you lean against him or keep your hand on him, you can react quicker with touch than by using your eyes to watch.

 

:thumbsup that makes a lot of sense. And good comparison relating it to basketball.

 

Did Matthysse fight today?