Quick Info
| Profession | Boxer |
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| Nationality | Cuban |
| Date of Birth | 30/09/1980 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Santiago de Cuba, Cuba |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Guillermo Rigondeaux
30/05/2026
Guillermo Rigondeaux returned to the ring on 30 May 2026 and defeated Jose Velasquez by unanimous decision over eight rounds in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The bout was part of a comeback effort for the veteran Cuban boxer after a period of inactivity.
02/05/2026
Rigondeaux was scheduled to co-headline the Havana Heat event in Miami with fellow Cuban Yuriorkis Gamboa on 2 May 2026. The event marked a notable return to action for two of Cuba’s most accomplished boxers.
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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
| Religion | Christianity |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
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
| 1. He is regarded as one of the best amateur boxers in history. | |
| 2. The boxing trainer Freddie Roach has given him high praise. | |
| 3. He is recognized for his quick hand speed, counterpunching skills, and elusive movements. | |
| 4. 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. | |
| 5. He missed his scheduled fights at the Pan American Games in Brazil in July 2007. | |
| 6. Defected from Cuba in 2009 after an earlier failed attempt in 2007 at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro. | |
| 7. Southpaw stance. |
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