There are still a few significant fights to be fought before 2017 comes to a close – the WBO middleweight title fight between champ Billy Joe Saunders and David Lemieux in Canada this Saturday (Dec. 16) – but by and large, all the big fights have been settled. And it’s been a pretty good year overall for fans of The Sweet Science; even if the past 12 months could also have been a bit better (more big heavyweight title fight action would certainly not have gone amiss).
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Guillermo Rigondeaux sure to take even more shots as X-Ray results show his left hand was not broken
As fans everywhere know, Guillermo Rigondeaux quit on his stool after six-rounds had been completed in his hugely anticipated fight with Vasyl Lomachenko; the Cuban southpaw claiming he had injured, maybe even broken his left hand. The quit job angered many, and the X-Ray results that have been revealed today – courtesy of a news feature via RingTV.com – are sure to add fuel to the fire of hate being currently aimed at “Rigo.”
George Foreman gives his take on the Lomachenko-Rigondeaux fight and its aftermath
Heavyweight legend, in fact living legend, George Foreman never, ever quit in a fight in his life: the former world champion digging deep in so many epic bouts. Today, the finest elder statesman of the sport we all love so much has a roving eye on all the big fights and what they mean to boxing.
Like the rest of us, “Big George” was disappointed, shocked even, over how pound-for-pound entrant Guillermo Rigondeaux quit on his stool at the conclusion of just six-rounds against Vasyl Lomachenko on Saturday. Foreman, who pushed himself numerous times in numerous fights – his epics with Ron Lyle, Evander Holyfield and Michael Moorer being the stuff of legend – comes from a different era; one where quitting was simply unforgiven.
Bob Arum talks about Lomachenko going to 135, maybe 140 – can anybody test “Hi-Tech?”
Top Rank boss Bob Arum says we have never seen any fighter quite like Vasyl Lomachenko, the reigning WBO 130 pound king who is the fighter seemingly everyone is talking about right now. After easily dealing with Guillermo Rigondeaux – Lomachenko barely appearing to break a sweat as he forced his fellow southpaw to quit after just six completed rounds – the Ukrainian sensation is in need of a real fight, a real test.
Guillermo Rigondeaux: Quitting was the right move
It’s been a while since I have brought a case to these forums, but today I find myself compelled to stand up in defense of Guillermo Rigondeaux. After retiring on his stool after six rounds in his fight with Vasiliy Lomachenko, there are many who question Guillermo Rigondeaux’s heart.
Video: Vasyl Lomachenko – The new P4P King?
Saturday night marked an historic moment in professional boxing. It was the first time ever that two former two-time Olympic gold medalists competed in a championship prizefight. Guillermo Rigondeaux (17-1, 11 KOs) moved up two weight classes to challenge the reigning WBO super featherweight world champion Vasyl Lomachenko (10-1, 8 KOs).
Lomachenko, Rigondeaux brings in high ratings on ESPN
Last night’s fight between Vasiliy Lomachenko (10-1-0, 7 KO) vs. Guillermo Rigondeaux (17-1-0, 11 KO) delivered big on ratings, making it the second highest-rated boxing telecast on cable in 2017, according to Nielsen overnight ratings. It was an electric, full house at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City that watched two of the top ten pound-for-pound fighters in the world, both two-time Olympic gold medal winners, battle it out for the WBO Junior Lightweight World Title. Lomachenko wowed with a sixth-round TKO.
What now for Vasyl Lomachenko, Guillermo Rigondeaux?
Well, the so-called Fight of The Year, the historic showdown that matched together the two … read more
Vasyl Lomachenko: Boxing’s Rubix Cube
He just keeps getting better. Another Saturday night. Another championship fight. Another easy bell to … read more
Results: Lomachenko beats Rigondeaux
WBO super featherweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko (10-1, 8 KOs) defeated previously unbeaten Guillermo Rigondeaux (17-1, 11 KOs) by a 6th round injury stoppage on Saturday night in their long awaited match on ESPN at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Lomachenko looked at least 20 pounds heavier than Rigondeaux. There was no way Rigondeaux was going to win the fight based on Lomachenko’s size advantage.