Bio/Wiki
Real Name | Guillermo Rigondeaux Ortiz |
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Physical Stats & More
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Eye Color | Black | ||||||
Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
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Hometown | Santiago de Cuba, Cuba |
Religion | Christianity |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Not Known |
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Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Wife | N/A |
Children | Not Known |
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Career
Professional Debut | 2009 |
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Coach/Mentor | Not Known |
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Career Turning Point | Gold Medal in the bantamweight division in 2000 Sydney Olympic |
Some Lesser Known Facts
He is regarded as one of the best amateur boxers in history. | |
The boxing trainer Freddie Roach has given him high praise. | |
He is recognized for his quick hand speed, counterpunching skills, and elusive movements. | |
His life story is detailed in the biography 'A Cuban Boxer’s Journey: From Castro’s Traitor to American Champion' written by Brin-Jonathan Butler. | |
He missed his scheduled fights at the Pan American Games in Brazil in July 2007. |