When did Rigondeaux defect?
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In 2009, Cuban boxer Guillermo Rigondeaux defected from Cuba to live in the United States. He had been a world champion in the bantamweight and super bantamweight divisions, and had won Olympic gold medals in 2000 and 2004. Rigondeaux's defection was a major loss for Cuban boxing, as he was considered one of the best fighters in the world.
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