Pacquiao hires Rigondeaux as Sparring Partner

[Ricky_]

http://www.cbssports.com/general/eye-on ... ux-to-spar

The GMA News source claimed unified WBA/WBO 122-pound champion Guillermo Rigondeaux has been sparring with Pacquiao at the Wild Card gym in Los Angeles, under the watchful eyes of Freddie Roach -- who trains Pacquiao now and has worked with Rigondeaux in the past.

[Impractical Poster]

Good move.

[Roars Like Me]

Yeah as long as Rigondeaux doesn't do a number on Pac in sparring as it could be a confidence killer for him. I seem to remember Hatton 'allegedly' getting his arse handed to him by Lara in his build up to the Pac fight.
To be fair to Manny he is mentally stronger than Hatton.. I think I'm talking myself out of my earlier statement

[koolkc107]

Actually, him being a southpaw, I figured Floyd to be the one to hire him first.

But, Rigo's hand speed is good prep.

I also heard Manny is not wearing headgear when they spar...

[ReggieDiggs]

Interesting choice. I'd love to see these sessions. Someone needs to be recording these & release them on youtube. *fingerscrossed*

[Datsue]

Interesting choice. I'd love to see these sessions. Someone needs to be recording these & release them on youtube. *fingerscrossed*

Imagine the feints...

[crusader]

Dan Rafael just tweeted that they aren't sparring together.

[koolkc107]

Dan Rafael: Contrary to rumors, Pacquiao isn't going to spar with Rigondeaux. Never made sense in 1st place because he's a lefty.

Just what I said. Unless Rigo was going orthodox it doesn't make a whole lot of sense except for the hand speed.

[IRLangmaid25]

Despite the fact Rigo is a southpaw like Manny Pacquiao, he is like Floyd Mayweather a counter puncher with very good footwork and defence which is something Pacquiao is going to have deal with. But for Mayweather. While Rigo's southpaw stance and quick feet will help him. Rigo is not known for being a big combination puncher.

[Ricky_]

Dan Rafael: Contrary to rumors, Pacquiao isn't going to spar with Rigondeaux. Never made sense in 1st place because he's a lefty.

Just what I said. Unless Rigo was going orthodox it doesn't make a whole lot of sense except for the hand speed.

I have trouble believing a guy as good as rigo couldn't switch

[IRLangmaid25]

Dan Rafael: Contrary to rumors, Pacquiao isn't going to spar with Rigondeaux. Never made sense in 1st place because he's a lefty.

Just what I said. Unless Rigo was going orthodox it doesn't make a whole lot of sense except for the hand speed.

I have trouble believing a guy as good as rigo couldn't switch

And given the extensive amateur background and education Rigo has had coming through the Cuban amateur system. It should be in the armoury somewhere.

[tiny_acres]

Dan Rafael: Contrary to rumors, Pacquiao isn't going to spar with Rigondeaux. Never made sense in 1st place because he's a lefty.

Just what I said. Unless Rigo was going orthodox it doesn't make a whole lot of sense except for the hand speed.

I have trouble believing a guy as good as rigo couldn't switch

I have no doubt he can switch.But how good is his orthodox style in comparison
to his southpaw style?
Just curious since I have not seen it.

[hurricanemitch14]

i don't this helping. I guess with Rigo being a defensive specialist but they don't even fight anywhere near the same way.

[ClivePatrickLyons]

Dan Rafael: Contrary to rumors, Pacquiao isn't going to spar with Rigondeaux. Never made sense in 1st place because he's a lefty.

Just what I said. Unless Rigo was going orthodox it doesn't make a whole lot of sense except for the hand speed.

I have trouble believing a guy as good as rigo couldn't switch

Problem is when a natural lefty switches to a righty their usely not has affective as their natural stance.

[Ricky_]

Dan Rafael: Contrary to rumors, Pacquiao isn't going to spar with Rigondeaux. Never made sense in 1st place because he's a lefty.

Just what I said. Unless Rigo was going orthodox it doesn't make a whole lot of sense except for the hand speed.

I have trouble believing a guy as good as rigo couldn't switch

Problem is when a natural lefty switches to a righty their usely not has affective as their natural stance.

Ofcourse but it's not about winning rounds vs pac. Rigo would be paid to emulate Floyd. Roll shoulder / pull back straight right counter / body jab etc

[Lackeos]

Yeah as long as Rigondeaux doesn't do a number on Pac in sparring as it could be a confidence killer for him. I seem to remember Hatton 'allegedly' getting his arse handed to him by Lara in his build up to the Pac fight.
To be fair to Manny he is mentally stronger than Hatton.. I think I'm talking myself out of my earlier statement

Oh, I get it. Hatton got beat-up by someone 2 divisions above him, so Pacquiao could get beat-up by someone 5 divisions below him, because they're both Cuban.

[Badhusker]

Next we will hear Pac hired Broner.

[BAD INTENTIONS]

Manny fights a 122 pounder in preparation for someone bigger than him ... who believes these things?

[5burowz]

Perfect sparring partner. Floyd is in some chit

[dbf]

Please don't tell me he using Steve forbes either. Rolling him out as a Floyd impersonator at this stage is awful.

[Chepppaaa]

now that would be a great catch weight fight hahaha...i would pay to see that, hope they make videos of pacquiao vs rigondeaux, even so its only sparring, but this is 2 elite p4p boxers going at it. good move.

[Badhusker]

now that would be a great catch weight fight hahaha...i would pay to see that, hope they make videos of pacquiao vs rigondeaux, even so its only sparring, but this is 2 elite p4p boxers going at it. good move.

How about at 130? Pac claims he could make 135 still no problem. DLH drained to fight Pac for a big fight, so Pac could do it.

[Ricky_]

now that would be a great catch weight fight hahaha...i would pay to see that, hope they make videos of pacquiao vs rigondeaux, even so its only sparring, but this is 2 elite p4p boxers going at it. good move.

How about at 130? Pac claims he could make 135 still no problem. DLH drained to fight Pac for a big fight, so Pac could do it.

You ever get hungry and just start biting into that giant chip on your shoulder? Bitter little guy.

[Roars Like Me]

Yeah as long as Rigondeaux doesn't do a number on Pac in sparring as it could be a confidence killer for him. I seem to remember Hatton 'allegedly' getting his arse handed to him by Lara in his build up to the Pac fight.
To be fair to Manny he is mentally stronger than Hatton.. I think I'm talking myself out of my earlier statement

Oh, I get it. Hatton got beat-up by someone 2 divisions above him, so Pacquiao could get beat-up by someone 5 divisions below him, because they're both Cuban.[/quote

Not really what I was aiming for. Rigo won't beat up pac but he will have trouble against his speed and will have trouble landing on him. I have no affinity for Cubans just coincedence.

[tiny_acres]

Why are people ignoring the fact that Guillermo Rigondeaux isn't going to be sparring with Manny Pacquiao?

Are people too lazy to read Freddie Roach's denial of this fictional story?

Don't you realize that boxing fans do not listen to facts?
Rumors are way more fun