Is Rigondeaux underappreciated?

[Lackeos]

i see rigo as #2 p4p but seems like most people have other fighters in that spot. to me rigo is clearly #2 and when floyd leaves the sport rigo is numero uno.

This statement could also serve as proof that some people, like yourself, overrate him.

[Horse]

so by ur logic sven ottke deserves to be in hof but now rigo? i dont know who is a worse poster, u or bnovielist

Are you joking?

[KBB]

do a lot of boxing fans underappreciate this mans skill set and talent? i see rigo as #2 p4p but seems like most people have other fighters in that spot. to me rigo is clearly #2 and when floyd leaves the sport rigo is numero uno.

The simple answer is YES!!

The more complicated answer is why!! Personally I think certain fighters are so skilled and adept at what they do that they limit the offense of their opponent and while not being an action-type fighter who overwhelms their opponents with offense they come off as boring but i boil that down to these types like Rigo being Counterpunchers.

Counterpunchers are like certain snakes, they lie and wait for their opponents to make that ultimate mistake and then they make them pay for it, personally I like technical fighters and appreciate their skillsets so it doesn't bother me that he is cold and calculating. For the all action junkie and for those who do not define boxing as the art of hitting without being hit then they will not like his style and will call it boring just like HBO announcer do.

He is very underappreciated.

[scallum2015]

Maybe it has to do with the two Olympic gold medals, two Amateur World Championship medals or the 374-12 record. I know its not the pro game but you don't build a resume like that without being something special.

He's 34 now. How much longer is he going to be able to compete at world level?

His professional record isn't currently anything special and, with the way his career is going, he is not looking like he is going to earn a place in the Hall of Fame.

isnt he the same age as Ggg? at least Rigo has beat Elite level competition.

[caldo2025]

do a lot of boxing fans underappreciate this mans skill set and talent? i see rigo as #2 p4p but seems like most people have other fighters in that spot. to me rigo is clearly #2 and when floyd leaves the sport rigo is numero uno.

I really don't understand these Rigondeaux fans. This guy has a horrible boxing style that NO ONE wants to see, even his own promoter (Top Rank). If your own promoter doesn't care to see your fights then why should fans be excited about them? Rigondeaux has been knocked down 3 times in his last 4 fights. To me, that excludes you from any P4P list anywhere. There are a bunch of undefeated fighters out there with a lot more than 15 fights on their resume that haven't been knocked down consistently.

Give me a break with this Rigo nonsense.

[Badhusker]

Lomo and Rigo are still saying they want to fight. 124 catchweight is what Rigo wants. Lomo wants 126.

[Pureist]

Really hoping that fight is made

[IKSRTFO]

I say no because rankings aren't based on talent. They're based on what you've done and outside of Donaire, Rigo hasn't done a lot that would make him a clear number 1.

[BAD INTENTIONS]

Boxing is trying to cater to Neanderthals.

The appeal of professional sports is supposed to be the idea that the athletes compete at a skill level that's far above the average athlete.
Boxing is increasingly promoting guys who are not skilled beyond the average athlete. They are just more willing to get punched.
This type of catering to "low brow" entertainment always has a long term negative impact on the sport.

[punchoutsb]

Boxing is trying to cater to Neanderthals.

The appeal of professional sports is supposed to be the idea that the athletes compete at a skill level that's far above the average athlete.
Boxing is increasingly promoting guys who are not skilled beyond the average athlete. They are just more willing to get punched.
This type of catering to "low brow" entertainment always has a long term negative impact on the sport.

There is a difference between being a slick boxer and being a dull, boring fighter.

And which average skilled boxers are getting increased promotion?

[Evander]

Rigondeaux is a superb boxer, it's been almost two and a half years since the Nonito Donaire fight and he's beat Agbeko, someone he was expected to beat going in.
I don't see any urgency from their camp.