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The Cuban Connection:

Luis Gives, Receives Some Quality Help

By Vincent Cama for 12 years and 30 fights but that

Tony Luis is looking for redemption changed that Saturday as Rigondeaux
and he’s looked south for some out-dueled his opponent over 12
inspiration. Cornwall’s only current rounds and received the judge’s
pro boxer sported a healthy 15-0 unanimous decision. Rigondeaux is
record before losing a fight against now 12-0 since turning pro.

Jose Hernandez on ESPN’s Friday As for Luis, being a sparring partner
Night Fights in January. may sound like a relatively minor gig
Since then, he’s finished a month- but far from it. If you’re brought in

long stint at the ABC Boxing Club in as a sparring partner, you need to be
Boca Raton, FL., serving as a sparring able to keep your opponent on their
partner to Cuban two-time Olympic toes or get dismissed for someone
and World Cup champion Guillermo who can. To do so for someone as
“The Jackal” Rigondeaux. He’s kept talented as Rigondeaux presented
sharp, stayed fit and learned quite a both a challenge and a tremendous

bit in the process. opportunity to learn.
Cuba has produced some of the “The biggest things were the little
finest amateur boxers in the world things,” said Luis of his time with

over the past 50 years and Rigondeaux Rigondeaux. ”In my last fi ght (vs.
is one of the best to make the jump to Hernandez) some of my habits that
the professional ranks. Luis helped caught up to me were pulling up
Rigondeaux prepare for his April 13 straight high out of my changes, right
bout with Nonito Donaire with both in (the opposition’s) line of fi re, me
the World Boxing Association and punching too far out of range, working Tony Luis is looking at bouncing back in his next fight, May 17 in

World Boxing Organization super- on angles and pivots, balance…I Gatineau, Quebec. Photo by Vincent Cama
bantamweight titles as well as The learned a lot. It’s not always about
Ring junior featherweight title on the how many punches you throw but “Guillermo is razor sharp and cat- were very pleased with the training
line. Donaire had gone undefeated positioning, quality over quantity.” like quick…he is literally greased he provided.”

lightning…you leave a hole for him Luis’s will bring what he’s learned
Sports Energy presents Sports Panel he puts his fist in it,” said Luis’s father with Rigondeaux to his next pro bout

It’s amazing the change you see in people this time of year. They have a smile on their face, and trainer Jorge about Rigondeaux. on May 17 at the Casino Lac Leamy
a spring in their step and everyone seems to be just on the verge of celebrating something. It “He (Tony) got a bloody nose his in Gatineau, QC against former
can only mean on thing: It’s playoff time again! first sparring session and after that he European champion Domenico

This year is special in a number of ways, but one unique change is that both the Toronto didn’t get no more bloody noses. Tony Urbano (25-4-1). For tickets call
Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens have returned to post-season action. got better and better and by the end either Tony himself or his girlfriend
Our question this issue? Will the presence of the Leafs and Canadiens increase the Manon at 662-3179 or 662-1565.
amount of interest you have in watching NHL playoff hockey as the long-awaited of camp he was giving Rigondeaux
spring runs into the early days of summer? all the action he could handle. They
Terry Tinkess Anyone who has ever been to a Senators game in Ottawa when the visitor
was either the Leafs of Canadiens knows how important these two teams
are to people in this area. In playoff hockey it is often as important from
a fan perspective to have a team to cheer against as it is to have a team Sports Energy

to cheer for. The Leafs, and to a lesser extent the Canadiens fill that
role because there isn’t a lot of middle ground there: you are either a
passionate supporter, or you don’t care. I think having these two teams in Greater Cornwall & Area Community Sports Newspaper
The Canadian Press the mix can’t help but increase interest, at least north of the border.
Jim Riddell Is a Publication of:
The presence of both the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens Editorial: Terry Tinkess, terrytinkess@mac.com
in this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs certainly increases my interest. These
are two of the original six teams, each with a very large and loyal fan Graphic Design: Lynn Dillabough, freestyle@xplornet.com
base. Before the Ottawa Senators came on the scene in 1992, almost Business Development/Advertising: Mike Piquette,
everyone in our region was either a Canadiens or Leafs fan. With the mike@sportsenergynews.com or 613-662-3654

Sens also in the mix - playing the Canadiens in the first round - playoff
hockey will be a main topic of conversation everywhere. Hopefully, for Sports Energy is a monthly publication covering the Greater
many of us, these discussions will continue well into the month of June. Cornwall Area. Our goal is to offer a quality, informative and
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Robert Walker I think it is great for hockey that both the Habs and Leafs are in the on the accomplishments of the many gifted athletes and sports
playoffs. These are the two most storied franchises and generate immense organizations in our area. The opinions and statements of our writers
interest not only in their own cities, but across Canada and the US since and columnists are not necessarily the opinion of Sports Energy.
their fan base is so spread out. In the year of the lockout, I think having Sports Energy is always on the lookout for positive sports stories.
all six original teams make the playoffs will help reestablish the fan love If you have a story you feel is worthwhile sharing, please email to
and support in the core markets and then spill into the softer markets due
to the history of these teams. info@sportsenergynews.com. All suggestions will be considered
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