Rigondeaux, the great comeback ?

ValMar · Post by **ValMar** » 09 Apr 2018, 09:33

Is Rigo capable to return on the top ?
If yes, at which division ?
What do you predict ?
Why ?

Ruthless-RKO · Post by **Ruthless-RKO** » 09 Apr 2018, 11:26

He can probably beat anyone at SBW still.. he might as well move to FW.. everyone else from SBW has moved up. Some good names

gilgamesh · Post by **gilgamesh** » 09 Apr 2018, 12:06

He's never had much power. Older fighters that have always had to rely on their speed and reflexes don't age too well.

That being said, Rigo isn't ENTIRELY a speed and reflexes guy. He's very well schooled with technique and all that as well, but I don't think he has a style that will see him do well at an advanced age.

So...to put it simply. No he ain't making a great comeback.

ElJefe · Post by **ElJefe** » 09 Apr 2018, 15:17

He might get another belt but I can't see him doing anything memorable. He's had 18 fights in 9 years. He'll never be active enough. I'm not even sure if he'll fight again.

Hopeforboxing · Post by **Hopeforboxing** » 09 Apr 2018, 19:03

Rigo won world the 122 title after 7 fights and beat all in it in after that 126 he will be undeputed. no mas lomacenko was just to tall an strong but brains wise he on par with him all day long these boys are 2 future Hall Of Famers.
Next few year your see this watch
At 122 126 rigo world #1
At 126 130 135 140 maybe loma world number #1

Kalan · Post by **Kalan** » 09 Apr 2018, 21:10

He was never a fan favorite to watch... He was a great amateur and pro boxer, but one of the biggest jerks ever.

Bye now Rigo

tiny_acres · Post by **tiny_acres** » 09 Apr 2018, 21:15

Kalan wrote: ↑09 Apr 2018, 21:10 He was never a fan favorite to watch... He was a great amateur and pro boxer, but one of the biggest jerks ever.

Bye now Rigo

Curious what made him a jerk?
I hadn't heard that before.
But yes not fan friendly

Cent0089 · Post by **Cent0089** » 10 Apr 2018, 00:22

Top 5 boxers in 126 - Santa Cruz, Russell, Frampton, Mares, Valdez. Rigondeaux is still capable to beat them all. Secure fight against one of them before retiring

. Than no mas loss against Lomachenko is very bad way to end boxing career.

Kalan · Post by **Kalan** » 10 Apr 2018, 04:42

tiny_acres wrote: ↑09 Apr 2018, 21:15
Kalan wrote: ↑09 Apr 2018, 21:10 He was never a fan favorite to watch... He was a great amateur and pro boxer, but one of the biggest jerks ever.

Bye now Rigo
Curious what made him a jerk?
I hadn't heard that before.
But yes not fan friendly

Because he refuses to learn English.... was very cocky about the Lomachenko fight.... Grabbed and held like it was a Sumo Wrestling contest -- then claimed a broken hand which was not confirmed medically....

RScarf1 · Post by **RScarf1** » 10 Apr 2018, 06:05

Kalan wrote: ↑10 Apr 2018, 04:42
tiny_acres wrote: ↑09 Apr 2018, 21:15
Kalan wrote: ↑09 Apr 2018, 21:10 He was never a fan favorite to watch... He was a great amateur and pro boxer, but one of the biggest jerks ever.

Bye now Rigo
Curious what made him a jerk?
I hadn't heard that before.
But yes not fan friendly
Because he refuses to learn English.... was very cocky about the Lomachenko fight.... Grabbed and held like it was a Sumo Wrestling contest -- then claimed a broken hand which was not confirmed medically....

I met Rigo at a boxing event. I wanted to interview him, but I don't know much Spanish. I said "Do you know English?" and he shook his head no.

ValMar · Post by **ValMar** » 10 Apr 2018, 06:08

Kalan wrote: ↑10 Apr 2018, 04:42
tiny_acres wrote: ↑09 Apr 2018, 21:15
Kalan wrote: ↑09 Apr 2018, 21:10 He was never a fan favorite to watch... He was a great amateur and pro boxer, but one of the biggest jerks ever.

Bye now Rigo
Curious what made him a jerk?
I hadn't heard that before.
But yes not fan friendly
Because he refuses to learn English.... was very cocky about the Lomachenko fight.... Grabbed and held like it was a Sumo Wrestling contest -- then claimed a broken hand which was not confirmed medically....

Kalan, his knowledge of English is irrelevant for this topic, absolutely.

Lackeos · Post by **Lackeos** » 10 Apr 2018, 19:37

Does anyone think Oscar De La Hoya, James Toney, or Felix Trinidad will make a great comeback? If you predicted that they would, would you have been right or wrong?

buster007 · Post by **buster007** » 10 Apr 2018, 21:29

he's a jerk because he doesn't speak english?

ok then, lol.

ValMar · Post by **ValMar** » 11 Apr 2018, 05:28

Lackeos wrote: ↑10 Apr 2018, 19:37 Does anyone think Oscar De La Hoya, James Toney, or Felix Trinidad will make a great comeback? If you predicted that they would, would you have been right or wrong?

Rigo is 38, and he is not a HW, but competition at 122 and 126 is pretty weak. There are only two important questions :

1. Is Rigo willing to continue his boxing career ?
2. Is Rigo capable to make proper weight ?

If the both answers are positive, he can become the champion again, without any problems.