Guillermo Rigondeaux has defected, turrning pro

[OumaFan]

Woah, could be big news. He's a bit older than you'd like for a guy just starting out but he was probably the best Cuban, better than Gamboa.

its on boxingscene, he's signed with that same nutjob Oner that all the other Cubans have.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

Worse still, the journos are going to have a fit trying to spell his name.

[killersheep]

This is exciting.

[amat]

Rigondeaux is AWESOME, I think his last fight was in 2007. This is HUGE news, news that's been 2 years in the making to be honest it was 2007 when he last fought. I hope he's matched competitively from the very beginning of his career and is fast-tracked to a title.

[Taeth]

OMFG!@!!!!!, one of my top 5 favorite fighters all time... wow this is amazing. I hope he climbs the ranks quickly.

[Taeth]

Rigondeaux is AWESOME, I think his last fight was in 2007. This is HUGE news, news that's been 2 years in the making to be honest it was 2007 when he last fought. I hope he's matched competitively from the very beginning of his career and is fast-tracked to a title.

He should be, its too bad he didn't go pro when he was young, he honestly is the best amateur boxer ever, and will maybe be would have been one of the best pros ever, I am not sure if he will have the time or opposition now to achieve the same things.

[eagle]

At 28-29 years old i dont think it is too late for him to make a big impact on the pro ranks, particularly as he has had a couple of years off. Casamayor started fairly late as well and he had a good career. If anything Rigondeaux is more talented than Joel. Time will tell.

Any idea when his first fight will be?

[BoomBoom]

Theyre going to have to put him on a fast track and keep him busy like Gamboa, cause at 28 years old with around 250 amateur fights, he could end up getting old faster than most fighters. Im sure hell do fine though and will probably be a force in a few years. First things first though, and lets see how he fights as a pro cause its something hes never done and its another world.

[Taeth]

Theyre going to have to put him on a fast track and keep him busy like Gamboa, cause at 28 years old with around 250 amateur fights, he could end up getting old faster than most fighters. Im sure hell do fine though and will probably be a force in a few years. First things first though, and lets see how he fights as a pro cause its something hes never done and its another world.

Gamboa is only a year younger, and his style takes way more of a toll on your body, yet he looks as fresh as anyone in the sport.

[BoomBoom]

Theyre going to have to put him on a fast track and keep him busy like Gamboa, cause at 28 years old with around 250 amateur fights, he could end up getting old faster than most fighters. Im sure hell do fine though and will probably be a force in a few years. First things first though, and lets see how he fights as a pro cause its something hes never done and its another world.

Gamboa is only a year younger, and his style takes way more of a toll on your body, yet he looks as fresh as anyone in the sport.

Gamboas always been busy though. Guillermo hasnt fought in two years. That are a lot of unknown factors, thats all im saying. I hope he does well cause he is an amazing talent. The pros is a lot different though so we will see how he adapts....On another note Ahmet Oner is really becoming a kingpin in the sport. He wastes no time signing these guys. He must be public enemy #1 to the Cuban govt.

[Violent Demise]

Theyre going to have to put him on a fast track and keep him busy like Gamboa, cause at 28 years old with around 250 amateur fights, he could end up getting old faster than most fighters. Im sure hell do fine though and will probably be a force in a few years. First things first though, and lets see how he fights as a pro cause its something hes never done and its another world.

Gamboa is only a year younger, and his style takes way more of a toll on your body, yet he looks as fresh as anyone in the sport.

Gamboas always been busy though. Guillermo hasnt fought in two years. That are a lot of unknown factors, thats all im saying. I hope he does well cause he is an amazing talent. The pros is a lot different though so we will see how he adapts....On another note Ahmet Oner is really becoming a kingpin in the sport. He wastes no time signing these guys. He must be public enemy #1 to the Cuban govt.

Gamboa also doesn't have the lifestyle outside the ring that Rigondeaux has

[Taeth]

Gamboa doesn't party? Where the hell do you get your information?