Who is more skilled fighter between the two: Rigo or Loma

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  1. Big Ukrainian

    Big Ukrainian Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Two of the best p4p boxers in terms of skills, two great amateur superstars.

    Who do you consider as a more skilled between them and why?
     
  2. BigDramaShow

    BigDramaShow Member Full Member

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    Rigo more skilled, but Loma is has more ability and dimensions to his game. Rigo is ugly, Loma is a beautiful man
     
  3. Jake LaMotta

    Jake LaMotta Lights Out Full Member

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    On pure skills, it's Rigo hands down. That's no knock at Loma wither. Rigo is just in another league to nearly every boxer that's ever existed in terms of raw skill.
     
  4. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Rigo is leagues above ward in the skills department.
     
  5. acie2g

    acie2g Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I gotta go with Lomachenko I think he has the wider range, while Rigo is mainly just an out boxer. Also head to head I think Lomachenko beats him as well.

    Although right now I'd put Rigo ahead due to the Donaire win.
     
  6. Koba

    Koba Whimsical Inactivisist Full Member

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    IDK. Rigo is the perfect exemplar of the Cuban boxing school - it's possible no-one will ever do what he does better. Loma otoh has a unique style that is all his own.- not as graceful, perhaps, but maybe as effective.

    Both, of course, are master technicians and beautiful to watch - skillwise levels above their peers, but this is a question that can only be settled in the ring.
     
  7. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    Rigo is a more skilled counter puncher, no doubt. Lomachenko has a bit more versatility. I lean towards Rigo though.
     
  8. DGS

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  9. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Both masters. I appreciate that Loma seems more willing to show off his capabilities for the fans. Rigo has the better pro experience right now, but that's an edge that decreases the longer it takes to make the fight.

    I've heard it said (and I believe it) that Wlad holds back some of what he's capable of because he doesn't get pushed to those levels. I think it's a similar situation with Rigo. That can come off as a bit of a tease for the fans who want to see just what he can do, but I've got nothing but respect for the skill Rigo brings to the table. Loma has what it takes to really bring the best out of him, too.
     
  10. Jake LaMotta

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    Not leagues no. Certainly more skilled. But Ward too is one of the best skilled fighters to ever grace the ring :yep
     
  11. Jpreisser

    Jpreisser Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Lomachenko. He's more well-rounded.
     
  12. slender4

    slender4 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Rigo is probably 40 years old. We never got to see him go without headgear in his prime.
     
  13. Big Ukrainian

    Big Ukrainian Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Right.

    It's also a shame that both Rigo and Loma recent opponents were few levels below them. Top Rank makes a poor work for their TOP fighters, seems like they only concentrate on their WW stars like Pac and Bradley.
     
  14. Beouche

    Beouche Juan Manuel Marquez Full Member

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    Wlad holds back cause of fear

    Sanders induced PTSD in him that he's never gotten over
     
  15. Leonit

    Leonit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :rofl:rofl