The former two-time gold medalist Guillermo Rigondeaux suffered serious injuries after a pressure cooker exploded in his face. According to reports, the blast was so horrific that the 41-year-old lost almost 80% of his vision.
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Michael Benson of talk sport reported it on Twitter. He shared a picture of the former amateur legend and wrote, “Guillermo Rigondeaux’s first picture since he suffered serious facial injuries when a pressure cooker exploded in his face back in March..”
Guillermo Rigondeaux's first picture since he suffered serious facial injuries when a pressure cooker exploded in his face back in March… pic.twitter.com/VDUV3IMGDb
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) July 5, 2022
A heart-rendering statement is also mentioned in the picture. It says, “Every night when I close my eyes this is what I see, sometimes it’s hard to forget.”
Undoubtedly, the picture of the former unified Bantamweight champion showed that though he is recovering, the wounds around his eyes are serious. According To ESPN, the incident took place when Rigondeaux was cooking Cuban black beans in his home in Miami. The explosion splashed boiling water on his face and chest, which left him hospitalized.
Not as famous as other professional fighters of his aura, the Cuban was one of the most avoided boxers in his prime. In his entire professional career, he fought 24 bouts. The southpaw defeated some of the great technicians of this generation.
Unfortunately, this incident has raised questions about the future of his boxing career.
As soon as Rigondeaux shared his picture on the internet, fans wished for his quick recovery.
Fans reacted to the injury of Guillermo Rigondeaux
A fan wrote, “Horrific for the guy-hope he recovers fully-a terrific fighter.”
Horrific for the guy- hope he recovers fully- a terrific fighter
— Desert Excuse (@DesertExcuse) July 5, 2022
Another fan hoped that his face would look ’20 times’ better after a year.
To be fair that injury will look 20 times better in a year or two.
— MKMD (@NoWanKarez) July 5, 2022
Another fan questioned how the pressure cooker exploded.
Hope he is ok but how tf does a pressure cooker just explode??
— Daniel (@Daniel93351960) July 5, 2022
Another fan shared how things worked against Rigondeaux. First politics, now explosion.
@AnthonyFlood3 that man breaks my heart 💔
Career ruined by politics in the sport and now this 😭— DC (@Corco_90) July 5, 2022
Another fan recalled the epic victory of Rigondeaux over the legendary pugilist Nonito Donaire.
A two time Olympic Gold Medalist and a great professional Champion who schooled Nonito Donaire. Wish him a full recovery.
— Pedro Martinez-Fraga (@PMFArb1) July 5, 2022
sorry to hear about your injury hope you heal soon
— celery salt (@celery_salt) July 5, 2022
Another fan expects a retirement from Rigondeaux.
Ouch, that's gotta hurt. Hope he recovers soon and hopefully retires from boxing.
— RandomPersonManThingy (@Man27454652) July 5, 2022
Get better champ… ✊🏾 hope you make a full recovery.
— Matteos (@hollywoodponce) July 5, 2022
Like most fans, this one believes that Rigondeaux’s time in the ring is over.
Jeez, his time in the ring is definitely over
— Romell Marquez (@MarquezRomell) July 5, 2022
These were a few fans who reacted to the picture of Rigondeaux.
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