Channel: Real Boxing

Category: Sports

Tags: guillermo rigondeauxnaoya inouenaoya inoue vs guillermo rigondeaux

Description: The 39-year-old Rigondeaux would trim down in weight challenge Inoue for his two titles at 118, which won’t be a big deal for the two-time Olympic gold medalist from Cuba. Rigondeaux is with Premier Boxing Champions, whereas Inoue is signed with Top Rank. That could be a problem in making the match-up. Guillermo isn’t as elusive and quick as he used to be, but his power is still there. He hasn’t lost any of his power, and it’ll be more devastating if he moves to 118 to face Naoya Inoue for his IBF/WBA straps. With Inoue’s problems taking shots, he might not be able to handle getting hit back by a puncher like Rigondeaux. Inoue is in his element when he’s hitting guys that don’t punch back. He won’t be able to count on Rigondeaux not hitting him back. This could end badly for Inoue if he agrees to fight Rigondeaux. Inoue suffered a fractured orbital bone in his 12 round decision win over Nonito Donaire last Saturday night in the WBSS tournament final in Saitama, Japan. If Rigondeaux lands something on that eye, you never know what could happen. Inoue doesn’t look like he belongs at 118, and might fall apart from the shots the wily Cuban talent lands on him. The eye injury may sideline Inoue for a while, and lead to tune-up fights.