does LEO SANTA CRUZ have the perfect style to beat Rigo?

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  1. El Chicano

    El Chicano Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Does he?

    Not gonna be easy to beat Rigo...

    U sure as **** ain't gonna outbox the Cubano...

    Leo would apply effective pressure, should be able to stand Rigos punches... he would just MAUL Rigo give him not room to breathe...

    It could go like Margo/Cotto1. Leo pressuring, getting countered early, losing rounds but gaining momentum and eventually the pressure folds Rigo and he gets stopped...
     
    El Chicano, Aug 25, 2013
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  2. ACS

    ACS Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Rigo would outbox him for 12 rounds
    No way Rigo slows down like Cotto and if he slows he will clinch and all sorts way too smart

    Wouldnt be suprised if Rigo stopped him late
     
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  3. kirk

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    Im not sure how they would look side by side, id want to see the dimensions of the two next to eachother before I made an actual pick on it, but man, just off the top of the head one would have to think this has the makings of a classic.
     
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  4. Barrera

    Barrera Defeated Boxing_master Full Member

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    i think rigo could outbox him for 12 rounds but thats just my opinion, i like both guys
     
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  5. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Love it. I'd give the benefit of the doubt to Rigo, but Santa Cruz can win. FOTY caliber matchup.
     
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  6. Stylez G.

    Stylez G. Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It would be a great style matchup. Both guys would be able to expose the other guys weakness. It could be like the first Martinez vs. Williams fight. Volume punchers are susceptible to counter shots, counter punchers are susceptible to getting out worked by volume punchers.
     
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  7. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    It's possible, but I doubt if we will see Rigo fighting anytime soon...........
     
    Farmboxer, Aug 25, 2013
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  8. prelude

    prelude Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Outbox :lol:, you mean outrun :lol::patsch. Rungo wouldn't let Cruz get close :D.
     
    prelude, Aug 25, 2013
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  9. Super Hans

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    I think Rigondeaux would take it but he would have a much harder time beating Santa Cruz than Donaire would have. Santa takes too many shots to be able to withstand Donaire's power.
     
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  10. Bogotazo

    Bogotazo Amateur Full Member

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    No, even Mares has more of a shot, Santa Cruz is coming on well but is too undeveloped.
     
    Bogotazo, Aug 25, 2013
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  11. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Rigo would embarrass him, much as I love Santa Cruz.

    He's just a little too porous defensively.
     
    Russell, Aug 26, 2013
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  12. Txomo

    Txomo Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It depends of how good is LSC chin: if Rigo's left hand makes LSC to worry about it in first round the fight will be for Rigo. If LSC is able to close the distance, avoid or tolerate Rigo's left and chop his body... thrn LSC.

    I'd like to see LSC vs Kiko Martinez too. Or LSC vs Frampton.
     
    Txomo, Aug 26, 2013
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  13. paddymickey

    paddymickey Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Rigo by body shot ko
     
    paddymickey, Aug 27, 2013
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  14. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Hell no Rigo is a stylistic nightmare for Cruz. Who would be bothered by Rigo's movement and ring generalship. He would reduce Cruz' work rate and make him fight his fight by entering a boxing match rather than a brawl and after that he's done.
     
    Pimp C, Aug 27, 2013
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  15. Manfred

    Manfred Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I don't know gents but I think the kid has a shot but like Pimp C said, If Rigo makes him fight his fight then it kinda down hill but if Rigo can't suppress the calculated aggression of Leo then it's a different ballgame. I haven't seen Rigs perform in the middle of an earthquake. It would be a great fight and needs to be made because Leo said he was moving up after a couple of fights. He stands 5' 7" and Rigs is 5' 5". Not sure about the reach but I think Leo has a couple of inches on Rigs.
     
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