Frampton VS Avalos ITV

walshb

Henno30 wrote: »

Frampton vs Rigo is almost at a point where it's interesting now. That alone reflects huge progress in Frampton.

Very interesting. If anyone expects Carl to keep "improving" and hence then being "ready" to face Rigondeaux, that to me is misplaced. Frampton is a career fighter. He's years at the game. He's about 28 now or so, so probably at his physical prime. What else should he and his team, and we, the fans be waiting on for him (on his side) to suddenly become ready?

If he is not ready now to step up and challenge himself then I don't think there is ever a "right time." He's a legit champion, as is Rigondeaux, both are at the same weight and have the same PRO experience. Neither man has set the world on fire. They are beating the opponents they are meeting, end of.

Carl has had 104 rds of pro action compared to Rigo's 95 rds of pro action. What more should we have to wait for?

Johner

walshb wrote: »

He's about 28 now or so, so probably at his physical prime.

Was a bit surprised to see he was 28 actually! Thought he was a bit younger.

Henno30

Johner wrote: »

Was a bit surprised to see he was 28 actually! Thought he was a bit younger.

Same here. 28 is pushing on for a SBW.

Don't think he'll fight Rigo though. Not while there's money on the table elsewhere. I don't think losing to Rigo completely derails him as he'll still draw in Belfast, but in terms of grander ambitions such as fights in the US the Rigo fight is a complication they don't need.

barney4001

shane mgguigan says carl will ko rigo lol

walshb

barney4001 wrote: »

shane mgguigan says carl will ko rigo lol

Is that why they're not making the fight? Too easy....:P

BTW, it's not an impossibility. Carl IMO is the more rounded pro. More versatile pro, and probably as heavy handed. Both have advantages over each other. Carl and his team can devise strategies to combat Rigo's speed/range and power. If Carl can make this a closely fought (range) fight then I see him as being far superior for a rough and ready inside fight. That's a huge ask, to get to Rigo, and get to him enough at close range. What do you take on the way in? Rigo's feet and movement are as good as any man in history. A big ring will hinder Carl even more. Intriguing battle, but yes, would have to lean with Rigo.

Henno30

walshb wrote: »

Is that why they're not making the fight? Too easy....:P

BTW, it's not an impossibility. Carl IMO is the more rounded pro. More versatile pro, and probably as heavy handed. Both have advantages over each other. Carl and his team can devise strategies to combat Rigo's speed/range and power. If Carl can make this a closely fought (range) fight then I see him as being far superior for a rough and ready inside fight. That's a huge ask, to get to Rigo, and get to him enough at close range. What do you take on the way in? Rigo's feet and movement are as good as any man in history. A big ring will hinder Carl even more. Intriguing battle, but yes, would have to lean with Rigo.

I would lean quite heavily towards Rigo, but Frampton's timing, distance control, and accuracy is getting better in every fight. He looks like an elite level fighter now, he didn't before.