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…
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
Another fan hoped that his face would look ’20 times’ better after a year.
Another fan questioned how the pressure cooker exploded.
Hope he is ok but how tf does a pressure cooker just explode??
Another fan shared how things worked against Rigondeaux. First politics, now explosion.
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.
Another fan expects a retirement from Rigondeaux.
Get better champ… ✊🏾 hope you make a full recovery.
Like most fans, this one believes that Rigondeaux’s time in the ring is over.
Jeez, his time in the ring is definitely over
These were a few fans who reacted to the picture of Rigondeaux.
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