Ramos vs Rigondeaux: Live Results and Round-By-Round Coverage
by Scott Christ on Jan 20, 2012 10:16 PM EST
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Tonight at 11 p.m. EST on Showtime, Rico Ramos will defend his WBA super bantamweight title in the main event of a ShoBox triple-header from the Palms in Las Vegas. We'll be here with round-by-round coverage and live results of the full card.
Ramos (20-0, 11 KO) and Rigondeaux (8-0, 6 KO) may not be a big-time marquee fight, but it's a significant fight at 122 pounds at any rate, and the winner will have a good argument for being the firm and clear No. 2 in the division, slotting in behind Toshiaki Nishioka of Japan.
In the first undercard bout of the night, super flyweights Matthew Villanueva (6-0-1, 6 KO) and Michael Ruiz Jr (8-1-1, 3 KO) will go to work in an eight-round fight. The sandwich bout is also an eight-rounder, pitting intriguing 19-year-old prospect Joel Diaz (6-0, 5 KO) against Guy Robb (7-0, 3 KO) in a super featherweight bout.
Join us this evening!
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A lot of high KO rates from these dudes. Good chance for action?
Going to keep this simple: Texans = SUPER BOWL CHAMPS
by battle axe of doom on Jan 20, 2012 10:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Diaz can bring some heat. I don’t know much about the other guys on the undercard. But Diaz is worth a look for sure.
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by Scott Christ on Jan 20, 2012 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
You know what… maybe this become a hidden classic… ala Katsidis/Casamayor……
Oh ok… I need to stop drinking…. it is not even fight time yet… I think that is the only way I will get thru the fight.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
Well, I'll backtrack slightly
They keep saying Rigen-DOW, but I thought it was pronounced Rigen-DEE-ow. Am I wrong?
You’re not wrong. On ESPN he’s Riggin-doe.
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by Scott Christ on Jan 20, 2012 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
He is just known as the guy from the oppressive regime.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
by Zocalo on Jan 20, 2012 11:08 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Judging by the quality of the broadcast so far, I can’t believe anyone did
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by Scott Christ on Jan 20, 2012 11:07 PM EST up reply actions
that was pretty brutal
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Jan 20, 2012 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
“Tonight we’re gonna take inside the mind of a judge… yeah… shit.” wanders off
by Verklemptomaniac on Jan 20, 2012 11:08 PM EST reply actions
That was pretty embarrassing. But might have said more about the judging than his actual statement was suppose to say.
by tacklerford on Jan 20, 2012 11:09 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Good evening Bad Left Hook. How's it going?
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
It is interesting thus far…
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
I DVRd the Freddy Roach thing, looking forward to that later
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Jan 20, 2012 11:11 PM EST up reply actions
Not so good for the Showtime production crew.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jan 20, 2012 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
that's for sure
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Jan 20, 2012 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
You know what?
They said they’d let him work his way up on lower level fights. How are we supposed to know if he’s recovered unless we see him a few times?
I'm flying with Panamanian rum and blended ice and fruit drinks this evening myself.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I do have drink umbrellas in the cupboard, but I didn't bust those bad boys out for Showbox
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Jan 20, 2012 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, unlike Showtime, you don’t see the need to overdo it for a ShoBox broadcast with five guys and three mics.
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by Scott Christ on Jan 20, 2012 11:14 PM EST up reply actions
I fucking love this whole announcing crew actually. Would turn in just to hear Farhood and Bernstein banter probably.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Jan 20, 2012 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
I think it would be best off if they stuck with those two for ShoBox. Not that I mind Tarver (or Ward, who I think is excellent)
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by Scott Christ on Jan 20, 2012 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, Russell Mora.
ANYTHING BELOW THAT LINE IS, IN FACT, A FOUL. THANK YOU FOR NOTICING.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jan 20, 2012 11:12 PM EST reply actions
I’m seriously dying over here after the Giampa debut. Holy Shockmaster.
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Yeah. I already got my money’s worth
by tacklerford on Jan 20, 2012 11:15 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
That ruled. Still cant believe that happened
Going to keep this simple: Texans = SUPER BOWL CHAMPS
by battle axe of doom on Jan 20, 2012 11:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Villanueva vs Ruiz Round 1
Villanueva the guy moving forward. Ruiz, as Farhood says, is a cute. Villanueva with a good left hook, and another one with about 45 seconds left in the round. Ruiz is doing a good job avoiding punches. Ruiz slipping punches very nicely, but not landing a whole lot. Fight picked up in the latter half of the round.
Villanueva 10-9
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Perhaps hopeful that next time they won’t make him come to a show for no real reason.
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by Scott Christ on Jan 20, 2012 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
Villanueva vs Ruiz Round 2
Villanueva starting with some big charges this round. Good shots with both hands. Ward offers the incredible insight, “You can see that Villanueva’s hands are heavy. Maybe that’s where the knockouts come from.” Perhaps, yes!
Ruiz is getting tagged in there this round. BIG rights! REALLY clean one shakes the hell out of Ruiz, and he’s desperately hanging on. A minute to go in the round and Ruiz is in a bad way. Left hook to the body from Villanueva. Another right hand. And another! And down goes Michael Ruiz!
He’s getting creamed now. He can’t hold Villanueva off, and Villanueva appears to have the quicker as well as heavier hands. Ruiz is lost. Another right when we come back. Ruiz trying his best to stay out of there, but he’s not going to last a lot longer if this keeps up. Escapes the round, but that’s about all he does.
Villanueva 10-8
Villanueva 20-17
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Villanueva turns on the punch machine
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Ruiz just contemptuous of Ruiz posing any danger.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jan 20, 2012 11:20 PM EST reply actions
Chuck Giampa trending on Twitter. Outstanding.
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Jan 20, 2012 11:25 PM EST up reply actions
Villanueva vs Ruiz round 3
Left hook from Villanueva. Ruiz trying to counter, but Villanueva clearly has no regard for his power or anything. Ruiz landing more this round. Doing better. Villanueva not going out of his way to be stupid or anything, either. Nice to see.
Villanueva with a right hand. Villanueva imposing his will again in the final minute, and he’s landing some good body shots there too.
Villanueva 10-9
Villanueva 30-26
Bad Left Hook
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Villanueva vs Ruiz Round 4
Villanueva has this fully under control. Ruiz is really looking for a way to get into this fight, but he’s having an awful time with the matchup. Villanueva too big, too strong, and a good offensive boxer overall, too. Not just brute strength. Puts punches together well, doesn’t get overly reckless. Willing to counter as well as lead.
Ruiz is hanging in there. Decent fight.
Villanueva 10-9
Villanueva 40-35
Hahahahaha – fake Gus commentary on the terrible Ortiz-Berto promo.
Bad Left Hook
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bingo
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by Scott Christ on Jan 20, 2012 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
You know how they say some people have a face built for radio? Giampa has a vocal presence built for silent movies.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jan 20, 2012 11:30 PM EST reply actions
Yep.
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by Scott Christ on Jan 20, 2012 11:33 PM EST up reply actions
Villanueva vs Ruiz Round 5
YES LET’S GO TO CHUCK GIAMPA
Ruiz landing a few but Villanueva still mostly controlling. Villanueva does leave himself open when he throws in combination, and I mean really leaves himself open. Right hand from Villanueva, hook after. Ruiz was having a little success this round but Villanueva is taking it in the final minute it appears. Ruiz misses a home run left hand.
Villanueva 10-9
Villanueva 50-44
Bad Left Hook
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Gus johnson is an abomination
Going to keep this simple: Texans = SUPER BOWL CHAMPS
by battle axe of doom on Jan 20, 2012 11:32 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Villanueva vs Ruiz Round 6
This is rinse, repeat at this point. Ruiz is really working his ass off to stay in this fight and is trying to win, but he’s just the lesser fighter.
Villanueva 10-9
Villanueva 60-53
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Yeah, both men are trying, but Ramos doesn't have enough punch to make this an interesting fight
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Jan 20, 2012 11:37 PM EST up reply actions
Villanueva vs Ruiz Round 7
Villanueva going for the KO in the first minute of this round. He’s really destroying him. Mora looking closely, and he steps in. Ruiz was throwing, but he doesn’t complain about the stoppage. He was getting battered.
Matthew Villanueva TKO-7
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Good job by Russell Mora in this fight.
Bad Left Hook
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Never thought I'd see THAT sentence written in earnest...
by Patrick L. Stumberg on Jan 20, 2012 11:39 PM EST up reply actions
Fair’s fair. He was totally invisible and made the right stoppage.
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Jan 20, 2012 11:48 PM EST up reply actions
Good stoppage
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Very disappointing
round card girls. Who designed those outfits…Lasy Gaga?
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
typo….meant Lady…but she might be lazy.
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
by FrankinDallas on Jan 20, 2012 11:42 PM EST up reply actions
Too bad for Ruiz, he’s got the moves, but he’s way too physically weak.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
yeah, he's never going to do anything with his physique and lack of strength
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Jan 20, 2012 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
Nobody can talk right on Shobox tonight. Even the announcer’s F’ing up.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
The whole thing is just a mess. As long as the fights are good, it stays funny and avoids being absurd, at least.
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Jan 20, 2012 11:49 PM EST up reply actions
Joel looks like he’s 10 years old
Going to keep this simple: Texans = SUPER BOWL CHAMPS
by battle axe of doom on Jan 20, 2012 11:49 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Joel looks like he’s 10 years old
Going to keep this simple: Texans = SUPER BOWL CHAMPS
by battle axe of doom on Jan 20, 2012 11:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Yes. Combined with Mora first and Cortez next, we’re one Nady away from the All-Star team.
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by Scott Christ on Jan 20, 2012 11:50 PM EST up reply actions
Diaz vs Robb Round 1
Diaz really has a lot of talent. Very much looking forward to see what happens here. Robb isn’t a total pushover by any means.
Diaz with a right. Robb trying to work in cautiously from outside. Heads come together, but they go through it. Right hand from Diaz. Robb trying to get to the body, and boy, he’s showing his superior ability early. Robb might have to just go for broke.
Well, they’re fighting. Diaz with a left hook and a right hand. He looks quicker and stronger. Man, for a 19-year-old kid, Diaz has some huge arms for 130ish pounds. Looks like he’ll develop into a big, strong lightweight or 140.
Diaz 10-9
Bad Left Hook
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I like these two. Fun round.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Robb might have to get lucky. Diaz the better boxer. good fight so far.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
agree, but
it’s the sort of fight with a lot of potential for Robb to get lucky, because they’re both standing in and hammering away.
!!!!!
GUY!!!!
"After this, I'm gonna kick Bob Arum's ass."
-George Lopez
by Eddie Gonzalez on Jan 20, 2012 11:57 PM EST reply actions
well alrighty!
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Diaz vs Robb Round 2
This is a nice matchup so far. Diaz throwing his left more to start this round. Robb BIG RIGHT HAND AND DIAZ IS DOWN! He can shake his head but he’s wobbly as all hell. Oh my!
Diaz with a right hand now! Robb trying to bully him. Hell yeah this is a fight. ANOTHER good right from Diaz. Diaz blowing his nose or something briefly. Robb just WINGING shots to the body now. Diaz backing down. Uppercut Robb, Diaz throws another right hand.
Oh doctor, we got us a good fight. Diaz RIPPING with right hands and he hurts Robb, but Robb survives and rips back to the body! RIght hand Diaz! Goddamn yes.
LEFT HOOK by Diaz catches Robb. Right hand Diaz. Goddamn! Goddamn! Diaz came back so well in this round I’m going 10-9.
Robb 10-9
19-19
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Diaz vs Robb Round 3
Big right hand from Diaz! Now he’s pouring it on! Robb takes a knee! Here we go again as Robb comes back. Diaz with some body work. Diaz calming himself down. Robb to the body. Left hook from Robb, but not a lot on it. Right hand from Diaz has some mustard.
HUGE right from Diaz hurts Robb badly! Robb retreating! Diaz laying it on now! Drakulich getting close — Robb slips to the mat. They’re calling it a knockdown. Goddamn it. It wasn’t as far as I could tell.
Robb fighting crazy now. LEFT HOOK DIAZ! Robb survives the round and lands a left hook at the bell.
Diaz 10-8
Diaz 29-27
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"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Probably FOTY so far for this young season.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
No question it’s early FotY.
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by Scott Christ on Jan 21, 2012 12:04 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I said that with hesitance because I don't follow the Asian boxing scene very closely.
And it seems I am always forgetting some fight over there.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Jan 21, 2012 12:06 AM EST up reply actions
Diaz vs Robb Round 4
GUY ROBB COMING OUT FAST! I expected Diaz to come out! Robb with two big left hooks! He’s got Diaz on the ropes, and now they’re broken up. Man Robb is pressing him big time to start this round. Robb with body work. Robb putting him on the ropes constantly. Big hook from Diaz off the ropes!
Robb with a nasty shot to the body. Diaz is tiring a bit. He’s had all of 10 rounds before this fight. Right hand Robb. Right hand Diaz, and he storms with a combo! Right hand Diaz stings him! Both bloodied. Robb with a left hand! Diaz with a right!
Holy shit this fight rules.
Robb 10-9
Diaz 38-37
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my stream took an absolute shit on me
i gotta wait til comcast airs it out here at 11..
"After this, I'm gonna kick Bob Arum's ass."
-George Lopez
by Eddie Gonzalez on Jan 21, 2012 12:06 AM EST reply actions
Diaz vs Robb Round 5
Left hook Diaz but Robb is POURING IT ON with the body shots and left hooks of his own. Diaz is reeling a little bit. He’s really tired. He might still have enough power to close this thing at some point, but right now Guy Robb looks stronger.
Robb willing this round like he did the last. Sneaky right from Diaz catches Robb. Nick this round to Robb, but could have gone to Diaz. Just feel like Robb’s pressure pushes him.
Robb 10-9
47-47
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
There is something to be said when you are able to back up a fighter when your face is torn to shit that just makes you lean towards giving him a round.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
that would suck
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Jan 21, 2012 12:13 AM EST up reply actions
man
me too… was an obvious slip
"After this, I'm gonna kick Bob Arum's ass."
-George Lopez
by Eddie Gonzalez on Jan 21, 2012 12:13 AM EST up reply actions
Diaz vs Robb Round 6
BIG RIGHT HAND BY GUY ROBB AS THE ROUND STARTS! They’re winging again! They are just drilling each other now. Diaz landing hard shots, but Robb starting to absorb them much better than earlier. Diaz’s power has faded.
Left hook from Robb. Diaz with a left hook moments later. Robb is dictating this fight right now. Right hand Diaz. Fight has slowed down a bit this round. still a good round.
Robb 10-9
Robb 57-56
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"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
That tutu thing the ring girl is wearing is really weird
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
It’s different for sure. Nice colors.
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by Scott Christ on Jan 21, 2012 12:14 AM EST up reply actions
Diaz vs Robb Round 7
Man this is just a grueling battle now. I’m actually impressed by how much conditioning Diaz IS showing, all things considered. And ring awareness.
Diaz with a nice combo off the ropes with about a minute left. Robb is losing his way. Diaz flurrying in a big way! DRAKULICH STOPS THE FIGHT? WHAT?! WHAT?!
Joel Diaz TKO-7
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Diaz with some good work there, but a bit early on that stoppage methnks
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
We can’t have nice things. Great fight.
Bad Left Hook
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WTF?!!?!?!?!?!?
fuck boxing… smh
"After this, I'm gonna kick Bob Arum's ass."
-George Lopez
by Eddie Gonzalez on Jan 21, 2012 12:17 AM EST reply actions
That stop seemed early, but there was a lot of damage done. I’m not upset by it.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
Maybe he saw something we didn't. Robb didn't complain.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
yes
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on Jan 21, 2012 12:20 AM EST up reply actions
Not a Rigondeaux fan. Rooting for Ramos for sure.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I’m trying to prepare myself to be happy with the night as it was in the first two fights. I still have very low hopes for the main event. Not a fan of either guy, really.
Bad Left Hook
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The second fight was the night for me. Can’t expect miracles, unless you thrive on disappointment.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
You got to lower your expectations as a boxing fan nowadays to be happy… so if there is one half decent exchange per round… I will be happy
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
Fuck that. I’ll be happy with good fights. I’ll not be happy with bad fights. I don’t have to lower my expectations. I don’t owe anyone that. If they give me bad fights, I’m calling it a bad fight.
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by Scott Christ on Jan 21, 2012 12:30 AM EST up reply actions
I’m not a fan of watching either guy really, but I think Rigondeaux will rip him to shreds. Don’t rate Ramos at all.
Oh good, we’re announcing that Floyd Mayweather is here. Not showing him or anything.
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IT'S TIME
toooooooooooooooo
thrrrrrrrrowdown!
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yep
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by Scott Christ on Jan 21, 2012 12:37 AM EST up reply actions
Ramos vs Rigondeaux Round 1
Rigondeaux coming out faster than expected, throwing a wild left hand. He looks locked in mentally. Right hand Ramos is a bit short, and he eats a left hand counter down the pipe. That was lightning coming back.
I don’t know if it’s just me, but Ramos looks a little intimidated to my eye.
Ramos not doing much of anything. Rigondeaux isn’t either, to be fair, but what he’s throwing looks more harmful and serious. Left hand by Rigondeauxl and another AND RICO RAMOS IS DOWN! 30 seconds left in the round. Cortez waits forever to get Rigondeaux to move two feet.
Rigondeaux coming at him again, just WINGING LEFT HANDS! Rigondeaux absolutely giong for the kill.
Rigondeaux 10-8
Bad Left Hook
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Has anyone been able to discern a Ramos strategy yet? This is pathetic, and I don’t throw that word around lightly.
Ramos vs Rigondeaux Round 2
Ramos looks exactly as he did against Shimoda, except Rigondeaux isn’t as interesting or exciting as Shimoda. Ramos looks like a guy lucky to be here.
Ramos is doing nothing. Rigondeaux also did very little. Round stunk.
Rigondeaux 10-9
Rigondeaux 20-17
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Rigandeauz 10-9, 20-18. What have we learned so far?
1) Rigandeaux can be a dominant, exciting fighter who presses the action when he wants to.
2) He doesn’t always want to.
10-9 Rigo, 20-17
I spoke too soon. That’s the Rigo we know and are incredibly apathetic about.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jan 21, 2012 12:40 AM EST reply actions
Rigo truly “plays to the score,” to quote a baseball phrase. If Ramos isn’t going to be aggressive, the fight is going to continue to be a fairly boring 1-0 style shutout.
agreed
Bad Left Hook
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by Scott Christ on Jan 21, 2012 12:43 AM EST up reply actions
yes indeed
I really don’t want to watch 9 rounds of awkward fencing.
Good Olympic comparison. I really do believe in Rigo, but he is the permanent b-side. Without someone pressing him…you get this.
by El Destruyo on Jan 21, 2012 12:46 AM EST up reply actions
Ramos vs Rigondeaux Round 3
Ugh, Ramos is a mental trainwreck. He’s got no confidence. He does nothing.
Two lefts to the body from Rigondeaux. Ramos drew commentary praise a couple minutes ago for daring to throw a right hand.
Rigondeaux 10-9
Rigondeaux 30-27
Fight sucks as I expected. Crowd has turned.
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At least Buster Douglas was knocked out at this point.#
#actually loves Buster Douglas.
by El Destruyo on Jan 21, 2012 12:45 AM EST up reply actions
10-9 Rigo, 30-26
Rigo throws a lovely straight punch to the body. The problem is that he throws two per round, and not much else.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jan 21, 2012 12:44 AM EST reply actions
Teon Kennedy just remarked that this is a “bullshit as(s) fight”
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I thought Ramos would work harder than this
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
Ramos vs Rigondeaux Round 4
Ugh. Still a lousy fight. Ramos throws a punch now and then and it’s news. Not a real punch, with intent, but any punch. Rigondeaux is just better than him, and it’s not close.
Well, there’s a right hand from Ramos, kind of. This is like Rigondeaux in a Lazy River. He’s having a fun vacation and he’ll leave with some souvenirs.
Rigondeaux 10-9
Rigondeaux 40-35
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About to take some NyQuil. Wonder what’s gonna put me to sleep first?
by Verklemptomaniac on Jan 21, 2012 12:49 AM EST reply actions
Ramos vs Rigondeaux Round 5
They keep saying that ramos started like this against shimoda as if that inspires hope. Ramos got a lucky KO against Shimoda. That’s basically all he did in that fight. This sucks.
Rigondeaux 10-9
Rigondeauz 50-44
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"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
This is like Aliens vs. Predators
Whoever wins, we lose.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jan 21, 2012 12:52 AM EST reply actions
Ramos vs Rigondeaux Round 6
Apparently a headbutt and Ramos is all “ow damn” and blinking. oh rabbit punch I guess. Anyway, Rigondeaux tires of this and flattens Ramos with an enormous left to the body. Ramos makes zero attempt to get up.
Guillermo Rigondeaux KO-6
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"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
You won’t for a bit, unless you’re a Solo Boxeo viewer. (And I do often love Solo Boxeo.)
by El Destruyo on Jan 21, 2012 12:56 AM EST up reply actions
I know Rigo is a hard fighter to become a fan of. I’m not really sure why I like him myself, except that it’s something in his skill set. But I will say that, as he steps up, someone with real talent will take the fight to him. And that will be one to watch.
Ramos was holding his hands so high, he was just begging to be crushed to the body.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jan 21, 2012 12:58 AM EST reply actions
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