Rigo Got This: Final Thoughts

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So excited about this one. Rigo got this by KO IMO. I just think that despite not having many 12 round fights under his belt, and despite him having slight chin issues (remember the weight he fights at, KO weight), he's got this.

What ya'll think, ya'll? Who got this in your mind and why?

Whatever happens it will be one hell of a fight, sheer entertainment, and a purest's dream. I know it. No stinker here, nu uh.

Excited.

I feel I should qualify my earlier statement slightly. Obviously Donaire has a good right hand, he is an elite level championship fighter. He's powerful in both hands, but I am a little critical of the way he uses his right sometimes.

Reborn-DeeMcK-Reborn wrote:Donaire's right hand isn't much to write home about!? His right uppercut is vicious!!!

Right/Back hand is generally accepted to mean the straight. Any other punch is referred to by description i.e. left hook, right uppercut, screw shot etc

If Rigo were to win, would it mean that Nonito is another overhyped fighter?

FOOOOKING COME ON YOU 11 FIGHT NOVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No, it'll show Rigo is just better than him at 122

Donaire is an exceptional fighter but its no mystery that he hasn't looked his best since he has moved up

You don't dominate 3 divisions and lose to a unbeaten, world class amateur and world champion then be called a overhyped fighter

Can't quite make out the meaning of that post mate?

azania wrote:If Rigo were to win, would it mean that Nonito is another overhyped fighter?

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argh ok

Can't wait for this fight, I really can't. Been ages since I've been so excited for a fight. Donaire is my favourite fighter and right now for my money P4P number 1 and Rigo I rate very very highly as well, he's a special talent. The difference here is that Rigo is a special talent whereas Donaire is a special fighter, much more rounded from his experience in the pro game and has delivered time and again in his biggest fights when people pick an opponent to beat him.

Donaire to beat a very tricky Rigo who can leave with his head held high........ Once it's been retrieved from the 2nd row following a brutal left hook.

TheMackemMawler wrote:FOOOOKING COME ON YOU 11 FIGHT NOVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hell yes!

Rigo's been able to beat half decent fighters with an amateur style but he needs more than that in this one.

Donaire realises Rigo is the more talented of the two in a stand off "connection for connection" kind of fight. For that reason he'll pressure and flurry as much as possible to take Rigo out of his comfort zone. I don't know what happens when Rigo is taken there. Nobody does, not even Rigo. That's what makes this fight so interesting for me. Perhaps it doesn't matter, perhaps this one will be over before it gets started.

RIGO! RIGO! RIGO!

Come on be English!

Root for the underdog...

The only annoying thing is we have to wait until dill o'clock or get up tomorrow and hope for no spoilers. Fights like this deserve to be seen alert and live.

Stink fests like Bellew the other week should have been fought in the middle of the night.

Shame it's not in HD.....

Never seen a fight in HD, what's it look like? Amazing I bet.

Very little difference to normal TV. too many babble on about HD.

I never be able to afford it so that makes me feel good, lol.

Rigo to score with a huge uppercut that catches the judges eyes early.

A humble prediction.

WHU_Champo_League_in_7Yrs wrote:No, it'll show Rigo is just better than him at 122

Donaire is an exceptional fighter but its no mystery that he hasn't looked his best since he has moved up

You don't dominate 3 divisions and lose to a unbeaten, world class amateur and world champion then be called a overhyped fighter

In reality yes. But on here when ranking Nonny, just wait. All the adjectives will come out. Boxing fans are more fickle than a first date.

I actually feel as though part of me is on the line.

Err, Mackem, you're not alone there mate, I've talked Rigo up big time. BIG time.

WAR RIGO YOU LITTLE NINJA!!!

Rigo in 6. I've been saying it for a while. Az the oracle.

We have another believer! Where are the Donaire predictions, nowhere!

HD is fantastic. When you watch it for years and then have to be forced to watch a footy match on sky sports 3 (not in HD with virgin for some reason) it looks pathetic and you just wonder how you watched I like that previous?

Saying that, that's only my opinion, as Azania does not think its all that.

Taste preference I presume, not too sure.

With regards to the fight, I'm sat here now ticking away the hours. Can not wait.

Ring walk time anyone??

I'm on the edge. I fancy a Rigo domination show, complete outclass and shutout.

I just can not take Donaire power with a pinch of salt though as Rigo has not been known for an iron chin.

Ahhhh what the heck. Rigo by KO no more than 8 rounds.

No idea, guessing around 3am ish?

Rigo by brutal KO inside 8!!!

Rigo's ring walk is at 4:15 am. Fight starts 10 mins later, all going to schedule.

mobilemaster8 wrote:HD is fantastic. When you watch it for years and then have to be forced to watch a footy match on sky sports 3 (not in HD with virgin for some reason) it looks pathetic and you just wonder how you watched I like that previous?

Saying that, that's only my opinion, as Azania does not think its all that.

Taste preference I presume, not too sure.

With regards to the fight, I'm sat here now ticking away the hours. Can not wait.

Ring walk time anyone??

Not for me. I have it but its no big deal to me. When I'm at a mates house, I cant see too much difference. Good for porn though.

6oldenbhoy wrote:Rigo's ring walk is at 4:15 am. Fight starts 10 mins later, all going to schedule.

And ends 20 minutes later with Nonny flat out.

MARK MY WORDS. I'M NEVER WRONG.

Ha!

Would make for an interesting view from experts regarding Donaire if thats is the case.

Im on the fence. I wouldn't be surprised to see Donaire just murder him within 2 rounds.

Saying that, I just fancy Rigo to do a solid job and just batter him All night long.

No way does Donaire get outclassed here guys, the man has barely lost a round in the last 4-5 years when both his hands are functioning. I fancy Rigo to out box him for small periods but not enough to win many rounds when Donaire will shake him to his boots every time he lands.

But when does he end a fight with both hands unscathed

Both his right and left hand have been injured in his last half a dozen fights which is worrying going agaisnt someone who can exploit any sort of weakness

RiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiGO!

Is this the thread for the fight emore?

Hell yes Mobile, this thread is for all of it.

I have to be up at 7am but I'm going to try and stay with you boys and get hyped for this war! RIIIIIIiiiiiiiIIIIiiIiGOGO!

Anyone see Macklin and GGG square off in NYC? GGG looked bigger than Mack. EEK! I thought size would be his only advantage.

Why so early!? Saying that I'm up at 9 ish! Yeh just seen it online. Wow GGG is a beast in comparison!!

Got work mate, nightmare weekend to have to cover someone. Nightmare. I'm going to try and stay up as late as poss, but believe me, I'll be watching this one with no spoilers as soon as I get to work if i don't make it. Then I'm giving it the big debate with you guys.

These type of fights are what boxing needs. Prime fighters, elite fighters, happy to put it all on the line. Epic.

GGG looks huge and MAck had a belly. Sad times. I'll root for Mack come fight night like I do all Brit's when they fight for world titles. But i fear for him. GGG has that smiley, I'm going to eat you look.

Haha true on GGG!!

So you watching live then??

Yeh you are right, two prime fighters willing to fight unlike some out there. Should be fab.

Think macklins style plays right into GGG hands,

KO in 4.

Props to you guys for staying up, I'm gonna watch it in the morning around 8 o'clock, I can't stay up anymore.

Hope you enjoy it, come on the Filipino Flash!!!!!!!!!

Donaire might be the favourite for the bookies, but so many people are picking against him, it makes this fight even more exciting than it already is!

Many boxing people on youtube as well as online are picking Rigo to pull off the upset.

Indeed boxin fan. I'm nuts for staying up but I love it. Can't get enough.

Like I said before, if I HAD to put my life on it, I'd say Donaire by KO within the first few rounds.

But I have this feeling that Rigo will make him look stupid and will really box his ears off and make him miss all night.

I cant not stay up for it! Hope the next few hours fly by, but with the misses watching something about baby cradle film from 1992, then I highly doubt it.

Rigo has to slow the pace of the fight. Frustrate and make donaire over commit and make mistakes.

I'm going to sleep now. Have my alarm on for 3:45 hope its time enough...

See you's then x

See you on here soon Mackem!!!!

Well have lots to discuss for sure...

till then..

Enjoy it guys!!! So many people are picking against Donaire.

More fool them but hope they're right.

You've nothing to worry about anyway. According to you and your video Rigo is a mug tailor made for Donaire. Foregone conclusion, I don't even know why you're waiting up!!

God I hope your'e wrong I've never been this emotionally invested in a fight for a long time.

Right. Goodnight. see you's soon.

Yeah man I can't wait, I think Donaire wins this by KO, but I will be back here to take my humble pie should he lose.

Rigo is a great figher, but the difference is Donaire is a special fighter.

Is anyone watching the undercard? Just had a look on Boxrec to see who was on it and I don't recognise a single fighter which is pretty terrible really.

Lads, this is gonna be cagey and bloody special, but somewhere along the line a left hook taps Rigo's chin and he will be flattened.