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Rigondeaux Vs. Donaire - this has the potential to be great

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  1. what

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    For all those that wanted to see Mayweather Vs Pac, you'd do yourself a favor and watch this fight.

    Rigondeaux, undefeated 11-0 8 KOs, is a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and is considered one of the greatest amateur fighters of all time. His skillset is off the chart. A textbook counterpuncher with "unparallelled technique haunting power." The big knock on Rigondeaux is his lack of consistent results. When asked about Donaire he said:

    "I will shut that big-headed Filipino's mouth and I will unify my title."

    Donaire, the Filipino Flash, is the younger version of pacman. Honestly with the victories that he has amassed, I am still not sure how he is not headlining PPV fights yet. Ever since his stunning KO of vic darchinyan in 2007, Donaire has been taking out fighter after fighter in impressive fashion. He can stop you on a dime.

    I hate to overhype a fight, but these guys have supreme skill level, and I can't really see how this fight isn't going to be an instant classic.
     
    #1 what, Apr 12, 2013
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    Where/when do I watch? HBO?
     
    #2 MadMax, Apr 12, 2013
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    This sat. HBO probably start at 10pm
     
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    Does that mean whoever wins this fight will fight Abner Mares next?
     
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    That would be ideal, but I'm not sure about it if Donaire wins it since Mares vs Donaire would be a SUPERFIGHT and would have to be a headline PPV affair.

    Imagine Julio Jr vs. Ward as a co-headline to Donaire vs Mares (wow!) this would be a dream card.
     
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    Louie C.K new stand up special is also airing tonight right before HBO Boxing after dark so be sure to tune in for that as well.. C.K is a funny guy!!!
     
    #6 VanityHalfBlack, Apr 13, 2013
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    I wonder if there will be a VLC link for this fight...now that would be awesome
     
    #7 DorianTurk, Apr 13, 2013
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    Nope. Mares is GBP (exclusive Showtime) and Donaire is Top Rank (Exclusive HBO)
     
    #8 King1, Apr 13, 2013
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    here's a link for all those that wish to have it.

    Here's some of the hype of this fight:
    http://espn.go.com/boxing/
     
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    Who is everybody picking in this one?

    I'm going with Rigondeaux for the upset.
     
    #11 what, Apr 13, 2013
  12. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    This is a true toss up

    Donaire getting schooled so far. Rigondeaux looks sooooo fast
     
    #12 REEKO_HTOWN, Apr 13, 2013
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    Edit:
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    "this has the potential to be great"


    heard it sucks so far.


    i'm JIP in the 7th round.



    So basically, are they fighting on a stage, and the crowd is all one side.



    edit. yes they are.
     
    #14 Kam, Apr 13, 2013
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    Prepare for fireworks now
     
    #15 REEKO_HTOWN, Apr 13, 2013
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    If Rigondeaux isn't the winner here it's a fix
     
    #16 REEKO_HTOWN, Apr 13, 2013
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    Rigondeaux is quick, the only round he lost was the one where he got knocked down.. Should be an easy win for Rigondeaux.
     
    #17 VanityHalfBlack, Apr 13, 2013
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    Rigondeaux has Mayweather skill level. He may even be better than Mayweather in terms of accuracy of punches. This was truly a coming out party of Rigondeaux. The guy is unreal.
     
    #18 what, Apr 13, 2013
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    It be better for Donaire to move up in weight, the guy has the power.
     
    #19 VanityHalfBlack, Apr 13, 2013
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    Props to Rigo, Donaire underestimated his counter punching prowess.

    In a battle of counter punchers, there can only be one aggressor.

    Too bad for Donaire that he let himself get drawn into Rigo's game.
     
    #20 James Gabriel, Apr 13, 2013
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