
Originally Posted by
Ron Swanson
Rigo isn't boring in the least. Mindless clubbing is boring. Technical brilliance is art. You don't judge art on the opinion of those that don't understand its beauty.
I think you have to make room for others who have a different opinion. Boxing throughout history has had exciting fighters who were "mindless clubbers" and also exciting fighters who were masterful boxers. In terms of efficacy, sometimes one style wins, sometimes the other. You can have your opinion on which you want to watch, but it's not fair to dismiss the other out of hand. Boxing encompasses the entire range of styles.
As a pure boxer, in terms of excitement, I would put Rigondeaux somewhere between Whitaker and Laras. He stays in the pocket a lot, using a beautiful array of techniques to "not get hit." Whitaker would do similar things, but with a natural flair and showmanship that made it more exciting to watch. Laras on the other hand runs halfway across the ring, throws two or three punches, then runs to the other side. I just can't compare that to the defensive mastery of Rigondeaux, much less the wizardry of someone like Sweet Pea. Stylistically, I personally don't consider that to be "pure" boxing, or "defensive mastery."
I save those terms for guys like Rigondeaux.
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