Guillermo Rigondeaux's pro debut May 22!!!

[Galaxy]

Rigondeaux was an outstanding amateur! He is getting up there in age for a little guy, especially since he is just about to turn pro, but that amateur pedigree sets him apart. I agree with others here that he will be moved extremely quickly, possibly fighting top guys within 10-15 fights...

One things for sure, he's going to be fun to watch & hopefully will create a lot of intriguing match-ups!

[The Congressman]

I thought he was already a pro when I heard of him for the first time about a year ago.

[Taeth]

But look at how well Kindelan maintained his ability, to box until your 34 and win the Olympics is way more difficult IMO than being a proffesional boxer at 34 and being a world champion, amateur boxing is a way faster pace.

IMO look at Gamboa, he looks super fresh at 27, and his style takes way more abuse than Rigondeaux. Rigondeaux's style suits being a proffesional way more than Gamboa's does. IMO these guys are always in great shape, Rigondeaux hasn't boxed in two years, but if you've been following he has still been running his ass off and training by himself, apparently he has kept his weight almost exactly where it was, and I believe he is fighting only 4 pounds above what he did as an amateur. I hope the sky is the limit for him, he deserves it with all the crap he has had to deal with. The amazing thing is he was 14 when he started boxing(in Cuba thats quite old) and he came over from wrestling and in 5 years went from no knowledge of the sport into a Olympic champion, he was made for boxing.

[Violent Demise]

But look at how well Kindelan maintained his ability, to box until your 34 and win the Olympics is way more difficult IMO than being a proffesional boxer at 34 and being a world champion, amateur boxing is a way faster pace.

IMO look at Gamboa, he looks super fresh at 27, and his style takes way more abuse than Rigondeaux. Rigondeaux's style suits being a proffesional way more than Gamboa's does. IMO these guys are always in great shape, Rigondeaux hasn't boxed in two years, but if you've been following he has still been running his ass off and training by himself, apparently he has kept his weight almost exactly where it was, and I believe he is fighting only 4 pounds above what he did as an amateur. I hope the sky is the limit for him, he deserves it with all the crap he has had to deal with. The amazing thing is he was 14 when he started boxing(in Cuba thats quite old) and he came over from wrestling and in 5 years went from no knowledge of the sport into a Olympic champion, he was made for boxing.

Amateur's don't fight at a fast pace for 12 rounds. Or 10. Or even 8. If they did fight that many rounds there pace wouldn't be the same. Pro is different and harder

[eagle]

But look at how well Kindelan maintained his ability, to box until your 34 and win the Olympics is way more difficult IMO than being a proffesional boxer at 34 and being a world champion, amateur boxing is a way faster pace.

IMO look at Gamboa, he looks super fresh at 27, and his style takes way more abuse than Rigondeaux. Rigondeaux's style suits being a proffesional way more than Gamboa's does. IMO these guys are always in great shape, Rigondeaux hasn't boxed in two years, but if you've been following he has still been running his ass off and training by himself, apparently he has kept his weight almost exactly where it was, and I believe he is fighting only 4 pounds above what he did as an amateur. I hope the sky is the limit for him, he deserves it with all the crap he has had to deal with. The amazing thing is he was 14 when he started boxing(in Cuba thats quite old) and he came over from wrestling and in 5 years went from no knowledge of the sport into a Olympic champion, he was made for boxing.

Amateur more difficult than pro?

[Taeth]

I don't think its more difficult in general, you don't take the same beating, you don't need the same stamina for 12 rounds, but its more difficult for an older person to do well in. Speed and technical skills are at a higher level than most of the guys you will face as a pro below B class fighters. You need much faster reflexes and speed in the amateurs where everyone is fast at the top level.