6. Leo Santa Cruz vs. Guillermo Rigondeaux
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The phrase, “styles makes fights” is one of the most overused phrases in boxing today, but it is never wrong.
Leo Santa Cruz is never in a boring fight, since his style is one of a traditional Mexican, always coming forward as a true “guerrero.”
Guillermo Rigondeaux’s style is also taken from his national blueprint. Most fighters from Cuba only fight in the amateur system, making their style one of “hit and make them miss.”
One fighter can evade a thousand punches and the other one throws a thousand.
The Cuban gold medalist is considered one of the greatest amateur boxers of all time. He is undefeated and may be one of the best pure boxers in the sport today.
It all sounds great until one realizes that pure boxing doesn’t fill seats.
From what we’ve seen from Santa Cruz, the two division champion never backs down from a fight.
With not only the looks of Antonio Margarito, but the style, one can only expect this fight to be filled with constant pressure and punches.
Santa Cruz would do things we’ve never seen a Rigondeaux opponent do making this a great matchup.
