The Fight
Given that both fighters’ have a high propensity for scoring knockouts, many predict this fight not to go the distance. However, as anyone will tell you, that scenario is easier said than done. Lomachenko will likely go into this bout looking to overwhelm Rigondeaux with his speed, wear him down, then finish him off with one final blow. But Rigondeaux has proven time and time again that he can handle speed/power punchers and absorb hits. His plan will be to make Lomachenko tire himself out before landing his own punishing blows.
There is no doubt that this fight will be the toughest challenge of both men’s careers. The fact that ESPN is televising the fight for free means that there is tremendous potential for exposure, ratings, and a solid pay day for everyone involved.
This fight may not change the course of the sport’s history, but has the makings of being one of those great fights among boxing’s big little men, such as Salvador Sanchez vs. Wilfredo Gomez or Jeff Fenech vs. Azuma Nelson, thus forever altering the careers and trajectory of these two men.
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