Move to 130 or STFU Rigo

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by khaosai galaxi, Aug 15, 2017.


  1. Nonito Smoak

    Nonito Smoak Ioka>Lomo, sorry my dudes Full Member

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    Pretty sure the vast majority favor him big in both those match ups, so not really underestimated.
     
  2. Above Deck

    Above Deck Boxing Addict Full Member

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    130 might even favor Rigo more than 126. If Rigondeux is to win this fight it will be through movement, and being slippery. The simple tactic of hit and not get hit (which is easier in theory than implementation). I think he will have to pot shot and be evasive. Lomachenko does cut the ring off extremely well, but he hasn't had to do so against someone with the evasiveness of Rigondeux. Hopefully this fight gets made. I think it would be a test for Lomachenko. A real different test to what he has ever seen. I would slightly favor Rigo.
     
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  3. goku23

    goku23 Member Full Member

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    Even though I'd favour Loma, he hasn't fought anyone close to the level of Rigo and his skill set, regardless of it being 130. The weight may not be as much of a detriment to Rigo as people think, but his punch volume IMO is too low for him to get a decision over Loma.

    How often do we get to see arguably the two best amateurs of all time and two of the best technical fighters today, relatively close to their best go at it?
    Rigo isn't that far gone from his peak that he can't make this competitive.
    Would love to see this at catchweight 128 or 130, just needs to the signatures.
     
  4. khaosai galaxi

    khaosai galaxi Superbad Full Member

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    This will be like Pac against Mayweather in 2010 except that he is the size of GGG and move like pacman.
    Bear in mind Rigo is no where close to Mayweather defensive wise and my not so sure about his chin either.