Guillermo Rigondeaux's pro debut May 22!!!

[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.