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Does anybody know anything about this Rigondeaux chap? seems to be some step in level after only 6 fights, and he's a red hot favourite to win

one of the best cuban amateur ever he won everything there is to win lost 12 fights won over 400, hes one of the best counter punches ive seen think he either wins a shut out descion or stop cordba late on

The guy is amazing. He was by far the best amateur there was, took him a while to turn pro and this is a massive step up, but I am backing him to win.

seen quite a lot of him on fnf on espn ..future world champ, if his arrogance doesnt get the better of him.

great skills bangs hard, leaves himself open sometimes when laying it on...but likes to showboat a bit...


OH AND TEDDY ATLAS CANT PRONOUNCE HIS NAME AT ALL DRIVES ME FECKIN NUTS.

The guy looks about 36 already! He an amazing talent really, hope he can stick around in pro ranks for some time and find a bit of success. To face Cordoba in the just his 7th fight indicates such confidence from the promoters, doesn't seem like he's one of those Cubans that loses their discipline when they flee.

Cordoba should test his chin and take him into the later rounds but I reckon Rigondeaux will be able to befuddle him and stay well away from a war. Excellent co-feature for the Pac fight.

Rigondeaux is special

stevek3lly wrote:The guy is amazing. He was by far the best amateur there was, took him a while to turn pro and this is a massive step up, but I am backing him to win.

dont forgret the great mario kindelan and the current vasyl lomenchenko, i think theses two amateur stars are just as good.

I think Rigondeaux is one of the best if not the best amatuer boxer in the last 20years...

He is managed by a guy named Gary Hyde, from Co. Cork, Ireland
The same guy who brought the 3 cuban lads to Ireland

Tommy Gunn13 wrote:I think Rigondeaux is one of the best if not the best amatuer boxer in the last 20years...

maybe, i think frankie gavin was the best english amateur of the last 20 years too !

Tommy Gunn13 wrote:I think Rigondeaux is one of the best if not the best amatuer boxer in the last 20years...

I always give Mario Kindelan the nod in this argument.

Like most would have expected, Rigodeaux has been moved along pretty fast by his handlers but I don't think anyone would have expected him to be taking on a 'live' former belt holder in his 7th pro fight.

Deno1986 wrote:

Tommy Gunn13 wrote:I think Rigondeaux is one of the best if not the best amatuer boxer in the last 20years...

I always give Mario Kindelan the nod in this argument.

Like most would have expected, Rigodeaux has been moved along pretty fast by his handlers but I don't think anyone would have expected him to be taking on a 'live' former belt holder in his 7th pro fight.

Kindelan was also special,did he ever box again after the Khan loss or had he reached the age limit?
Taking on Cordoba so early in is pro career is a big ask,but should come thru it,then on to a title next year...

Tommy Gunn13 wrote:

Deno1986 wrote:

Tommy Gunn13 wrote:I think Rigondeaux is one of the best if not the best amatuer boxer in the last 20years...

I always give Mario Kindelan the nod in this argument.

Like most would have expected, Rigodeaux has been moved along pretty fast by his handlers but I don't think anyone would have expected him to be taking on a 'live' former belt holder in his 7th pro fight.

Kindelan was also special,did he ever box again after the Khan loss or had he reached the age limit?
Taking on Cordoba so early in is pro career is a big ask,but should come thru it,then on to a title next year...

No Tommy, think he retired after Khan bet him in England.

Rigondeaux is very, very special, a superb talent