The_budweiser Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Undefeated super-bantamweight ace Kid Galahad has targeted a showdown with pound-for-pound star Guillermo Rigondeaux and believes he can be the first man to defeat him. Galahad continues on his comeback when he features on British boxing’s biggest night of the year on Saturday 29th October at the Manchester Arena on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s grudge rematch against Wladimir Klitschko. The 26-year-old, a former British, Commonwealth, European, WBC International and IBF Youth Champion, has racked up two wins this year and featured last at the O2 Arena when he blasted out Emiliano Salvini in four rounds on the Gennady Golovkin v Kell Brook undercard. However, the Sheffield hot-shot has now set his sights on the WBA Super World Champion Rigondeaux who last fought in Cardiff in July when he smashed the brave former Galahad foe Jazza Dickens in two rounds to defend his crown. Classy southpaw Rigondeaux is arguably the most avoided man in boxing with rival world champions’ reluctant to face the masterful boxer whose fast hands, expert footwork and precision knockout counter-punching have taken him to an unbeaten 17-fight record and two world titles. Page not found - - Boxing News - Ring News24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? --- Kid at least as good with much more potential than bums Rigomortis has been fighting, so why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? I've never even seen the kid fight. Now that Fat Andy pulled out of the Hughie fight, this makes the Fury card a little more interesting again. This fight, however, is not listed yet on Boxrec. That means the kid is probably facing some last-minute TBA, so it likely won't be any kind of challenge. Just a showcase for the casuals. But heck, if that helps to get him in the ring with Rigo, then I'm all for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemurphy Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? I've never even seen the kid fight. Now that Fat Andy pulled out of the Hughie fight, this makes the Fury card a little more interesting again. This fight, however, is not listed yet on Boxrec. That means the kid is probably facing some last-minute TBA, so it likely won't be any kind of challenge. Just a showcase for the casuals. But heck, if that helps to get him in the ring with Rigo, then I'm all for it. An old trick. Float the idea then make sure it never comes to fruition, continue piggybacking Rigo's name to build their guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? --- Dave, nobody knows Rigo from mortis. At any rate, he hardly ever fights, and when he does he tends to get KDed by journeymen, a sad end to what could've been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? An old trick. Float the idea then make sure it never comes to fruition, continue piggybacking Rigo's name to build their guy. Yeah, you're probably right. His next opponent will probably be that "Saco" guy. Edited September 22, 2016 by Cableaddict Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittbox Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? Why he didn't fight in 2015 and had a weak opposition in this year? Injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavpowell Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? Why he didn't fight in 2015 and had a weak opposition in this year? Injury? No, he got banned for failing a drugs test but managed to get it reduced on appeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creed Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? Got to give this kid credit for wanting to fight Rigondeaux many a fighter wouldn't want to step into the ring with him. Are UK fighters on some sort of brave juice recently? Credit to them for wanting to test themselves unlike many fellow fighters across the sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeboxing Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? I don't think he will ever be ready for a prime Rigo. He could give him a good fight however Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Ortega Nieto Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? If you want to definitely end the career of Galahad you put in front of Rigondeaux. Galahad is a good fighter but should focus on his career and fight with rivals more assiduously with some entity. The moment has nothing to offer the Cuban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarke28 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? not yet but he has huge potential would like to see him fight for British title next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavpowell Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? not yet but he has huge potential would like to see him fight for British title next year He already won the British and European titles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? He could be 70-0 and still not ready...unless Guillermo is 55 by then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JrGooNer Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? Still don't understand why anyone wants to fight Rigo. He's gonna beat you, you're gonna look bad, it's gonna be boring as hell.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavpowell Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? Still don't understand why anyone wants to fight Rigo. He's gonna beat you, you're gonna look bad, it's gonna be boring as hell.. Because even in this day and age people occasionally like to test themselves against the very best. And upsets do happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JrGooNer Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? Because even in this day and age people occasionally like to test themselves against the very best. And upsets do happen. Boring tests.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavpowell Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? Boring tests.. Yeah well it's like most tests - nobody really likes them, you just have to sit through them and hope not to be embarrassed when the results arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JrGooNer Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? Yeah well it's like most tests - nobody really likes them, you just have to sit through them and hope not to be embarrassed when the results arrive. and that actually describes a Rigo fight perfectly :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sould664 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? To be honest never heard of him, will look him up. I don't see Rigo being beaten anytime soon though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? A travesty that no fight in the pipeline for Guillermo Rigondeaux. I enjoy his fights, it's like watching a master craftsman. Can see him returning to the UK just to get a fight and a payday with Frank Warren. They loved him in Wales. Thought he was meant to be fighting mexican Moises Flores (25-0, 17 KOs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavpowell Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? A travesty that no fight in the pipeline for Guillermo Rigondeaux. Thought he was meant to be fighting mexican Moises Flores (25-0, 17 KOs) I read somewhere that he was supposed to fight Shumenov in the near future, but then he's so lazy it might be he doesn't want to fight again for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_budweiser Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 Re: Is Galahad (20-0) ready for Rigondeaux? Rigondeaux isn't with his Irish manager anymore. He is with Caribe Promotions - Not sure what they will do for his career but a Hearn or Warren should of snapped him up in UK. They could of turned him into a superstar. Many would pay to see him fight on UK shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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