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Enlightened-One wrote: ↑13 Feb 2020, 12:21 It’s interesting to see people assume the outcome of any potential bout between Guillermo Rigondeaux and Naoya Inoue, based purely on the result of the Cuban southpaw’s bout against Vasyl Lomachenko.

Guillermo Rigondeaux has spent his entire career at super bantamweight (122lbs) but only made the jump to a lower weight class for his most recent outing that took place a few days ago.

So in theory, if Rigondeaux faced Naoya Inoue at 118lbs, he’ll be fighting a much smaller man than the super-featherweight rehydrated 138lbs version of Vasyl Lomachenko, who campaigned in a weight class that is three divisions above that of the Japanese Monster’s natural habitat.

Simply put, Vasyl Lomachenko is a much bigger physical specimen than Naoya Inoue and Guillermo Rigondeaux, so the outcome of one bout doesn’t determine the potential result of another, because of the size discrepancy and the pugilistic stylistic differences between the Ukraine and Japanese fighters.




Put it this way, did Naoya Inoue do a much better job against Nonito Donaire than Guillermo Rigondeaux did? The difference in fighting ability between Inoue and Rigondeaux isn't as great as many perceive it to be.

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑13 Feb 2020, 13:30

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑13 Feb 2020, 12:21 It’s interesting to see people assume the outcome of any potential bout between Guillermo Rigondeaux and Naoya Inoue, based purely on the result of the Cuban southpaw’s bout against Vasyl Lomachenko.

Guillermo Rigondeaux has spent his entire career at super bantamweight (122lbs) but only made the jump to a lower weight class for his most recent outing that took place a few days ago.

So in theory, if Rigondeaux faced Naoya Inoue at 118lbs, he’ll be fighting a much smaller man than the super-featherweight rehydrated 138lbs version of Vasyl Lomachenko, who campaigned in a weight class that is three divisions above that of the Japanese Monster’s natural habitat.

Simply put, Vasyl Lomachenko is a much bigger physical specimen than Naoya Inoue and Guillermo Rigondeaux, so the outcome of one bout doesn’t determine the potential result of another, because of the size discrepancy and the pugilistic stylistic differences between the Ukraine and Japanese fighters.




Put it this way, did Naoya Inoue do a much better job against Nonito Donaire than Guillermo Rigondeaux did? The difference in fighting ability between Inoue and Rigondeaux isn't as great as many perceive it to be.

What do you think of Rigo's recent form? Down on the cards comeback win over Ceja and only a SD over Solis? Do you think he will get any better at his age? I think size is more equal for sure compared to LOma, but I'd expect Inoue to win and probably with multiple KDs

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑13 Feb 2020, 14:23

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑13 Feb 2020, 13:30

What do you think of Rigo's recent form? Down on the cards comeback win over Ceja and only a SD over Solis? Do you think he will get any better at his age? I think size is more equal for sure compared to LOma, but I'd expect Inoue to win and probably with multiple KDs

I just don’t think it’s a mismatch between Rigondeaux and Inoue, like several forum posters believe it to be (based purely on the outcome of the Lomachenko bout).

For sure the Japanese fighter deserves to be favoured over the Cuban, but I think it may be competitive.

I was surprised about how competitive Nonito Donaire was against the Monster, so an upset is feasible, though admittedly unlikely.