Rigondeaux's legal troubles over, returns on Aug 21, joins Lara under Ronnie Shields

It seems Guillermo Rigoneaux's legal troubles are over so one of the finest amateurs of the sport now can concentrate on his pro boxing career. He has a 3-year deal under Top Rank and will return on August 21 against TBA. He also moved away from Miami and joins Erislandy Lara to train under Ronnie Shields in Houston. I would've preferred Rigo fighting for DiBella under Roach but at least with Ronnie he'll have a full-time trainer still far away from the party life of Miami.

Let's not have illusions: Rigo is turning 30 this September and there's no room for any more setbacks and conflicts, with everything settled, the Jackal now must focus 100% on his pro career while he's in his prime.