both look so athletic, so good in shape. people forget that this is one of the best match ups in boxing ever. 2 time olympic gold medalist, one if not the best amateur boxer ever, unbeaten pro against the p4p third or fourth best boxer in the world, both in prime shape, doesnt get any better than this.
Rigo looked like he didnt even want to be there like he didnt even want to step on the scale I think reality has set in he knows this is not like anything he has ever had to deal with. if that carries over to the fight Donaire will crush him....
dude, stare downs are so overrated. rigo combining pro and amateur fights had like 270 fights in his life, you think he gives a **** who is infront of him. donaire is just another opponent for him, sure he knows that donaire is no journeyman, but lets stop that "rigo is scared of donaire because he doesnt wanna look in his eyes" bull****.
Yeah stare downs don't reflect anything, although it was funny how Nonito stooped and point up to his eyes.
Don't know why eye contact is so important. In fact I think non eye contact is a good way of preventing your opponent from getting inside your head. Rigo's just not interested in playing Donaire's game, that's all. If I don't like someone and I don't look him in the eye it's not because I'm afraid of him; it's because I want nothing to do with his hideous face and surely wouldn't want to feel any kind of homoerotic awkwardness by eye ****ing him
Stare downs are so over rated... Sure but its not like they do not allow one fighter to get in the head of another Tyson won his fights staring a mother ****er down he beat them before they even got to the dressing room. Now I understand your argument about Rigo having 270 fights, But also recognize that out of all 270 amateur bouts and the 11 pro bouts he has had none of them have been as big as meaningful as this one. Rigo has had no problem eye jarring his previous string of bums he has been spoon fed, all the sudden his posture is different and you expect me to believe that there is nothing behind it?:huh
Both l;ook in good shape. Dont get the point of the ******ed minute long staredown. Its getting more and more common. Just pose for a few seconds,let the camera men get their pics and move on. These guys have both been fighting sicne they were kids,and are both elite level fighters. Someone staring at you isnt going to make an iota of difference come fight night.