Guillermo Rigondeaux has defected, turrning pro

[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?

[JazMerkin]

I really think he could be a world champ by his 11th or 12th fight if handled right & hopefully will be fightin regularly like Gamboa does. Anyone know what division he will be in?? Would love to see him in with either Izzy or Rafa

[Taeth]

If he is anything like he was in the amateurs he will destroy either of them. Think Roy Jones athletically, but fights like a Pernell Whitaker with movement.

[Violent Demise]

If he is anything like he was in the amateurs he will destroy either of them. Think Roy Jones athletically, but fights like a Pernell Whitaker with movement.

Good the see people ain't going overboard.

[eagle]

If he is anything like he was in the amateurs he will destroy either of them. Think Roy Jones athletically, but fights like a Pernell Whitaker with movement.

Good the see people ain't going overboard.

Apparently he has Haglers chin, Hearns power and Lennox's reach too........

[Violent Demise]

If he is anything like he was in the amateurs he will destroy either of them. Think Roy Jones athletically, but fights like a Pernell Whitaker with movement.

Good the see people ain't going overboard.

Apparently he has Haglers chin, Hearns power and Lennox's reach too........

Might as well just hand him the titles since nobody else stands a chance.

[Taeth]

If he is anything like he was in the amateurs he will destroy either of them. Think Roy Jones athletically, but fights like a Pernell Whitaker with movement.

Good the see people ain't going overboard.

Have you even watched him? Abner Mares, one of the most cockstroked fighters on this board was completely owned by him.

Lost once in his last 6 years at the world level as an amateur.

His athletic ability and evasiveness is it obvious to anybody who has watched him.

People knew Mayweather and Jones would be great because of their amateur careers, he is on their level. Only a Amir Khan chin will make him anything but a p4p contender, unless his body falls apart.

[DC Amateur Boxing]

Craziest part of this story to me was that he left his wife and 7 year old son behind. I'm not even going to pretend to be a political or social analyst - but that's got to weigh on the mind and really suck. I'm not sure how Cuba's govt handles these type of high profile defections. I know that there have been many boxers that did it. I hope it works out for him and he does well. I'm for anyone who can bring better talent to pro boxing - period.

[eagle]

If he is anything like he was in the amateurs he will destroy either of them. Think Roy Jones athletically, but fights like a Pernell Whitaker with movement.

Good the see people ain't going overboard.

Have you even watched him? Abner Mares, one of the most cockstroked fighters on this board was completely owned by him.

Lost once in his last 6 years at the world level as an amateur.

His athletic ability and evasiveness is it obvious to anybody who has watched him.

People knew Mayweather and Jones would be great because of their amateur careers, he is on their level. Only a Amir Khan chin will make him anything but a p4p contender, unless his body falls apart.

Settle mate. No one is doubting his ability as an amature, or the fact he should do well as a pro. I for one was just pointing out its a tad early to compare him to Jones and Whitaker.

As for Mares he was only 18 when Rigondeaux beat him, Gulllermo was 23.

[Violent Demise]

If he is anything like he was in the amateurs he will destroy either of them. Think Roy Jones athletically, but fights like a Pernell Whitaker with movement.

Good the see people ain't going overboard.

Have you even watched him? Abner Mares, one of the most cockstroked fighters on this board was completely owned by him.

Lost once in his last 6 years at the world level as an amateur.

His athletic ability and evasiveness is it obvious to anybody who has watched him.

People knew Mayweather and Jones would be great because of their amateur careers, he is on their level. Only a Amir Khan chin will make him anything but a p4p contender, unless his body falls apart.

Yeah well people thought Mark Breland and Kelcie Banks would be great as well. Didn't quite turn out that way. Amatuer and pro's are vastly different than before. Like i said before, Rigondeaux is an outstanding talent. He'll will do well. But if you put him in there early against Rafael Marquez he will get knocked out. Rigondeaux is at an advance age. But he's never faced any one who hits as hard as Marquez.

[Violent Demise]

I really think he could be a world champ by his 11th or 12th fight if handled right & hopefully will be fightin regularly like Gamboa does. Anyone know what division he will be in?? Would love to see him in with either Izzy or Rafa

Rigondeaux is an outstanding talent. Seriously talented. I rather not see him get knocked early in his pro career. Amateur and pro are almost 2 different sports. Marquez I think walks all over him.