Video: Brandon Rios on The Fight With Miguel Acosta
Ryan Burton catches up with lightweight Brandon Rios to discuss his upcoming shot at the title with WBA champion Miguel Acosta of Panama, strategy and more.
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Judgment Night For Brandon Rios And Miguel Acosta
By Jake Donovan - They’ve both earned the right to fight on this stage. They have both done enough to rank among the best lightweights in the world. Yet Miguel Acosta and Brandon Rios find themselves not just at the crossroads, but still in need of one more big win to gain the stamp of approval in the court of public opinion. One of them will receive their just due this weekend, when they square off in a SHOWTIME-televised main event at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The other… will still be in search of respect. It’s not to say that either fighter is lacking in praise from the general public. However, neither name seems to come up when discussing the best lightweights in the world, when there exists a distinct possibility of either, if not both, warranting at least an honorable mention. Acosta continues to fight for respect despite the fact that - just as DJ Khaled suggests – all he’s done is win, win, win for the past seven years, having racked up 19 straight since hitting a rough patch in 2003. Much of the streak is comprised of layups, though there were several entries prior to 2009 to suggest that he was deserving of a shot at the best lightweights. Regardless of how he got there, the Venezuelan certainly made the most of the biggest opportunity of his career, when he was matched up against heavily favored Urbano Antillon in July 2009.
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Photos: Acosta, Rios, Lee, Magdaleno, Donaire Media Day
On Wednesday afternoon at the Top Rank Gym in Las Vegas, several fighters showed up for a planned media day. WBA lightweight champion Miguel Acosta, and his opponent Brandon Rios were present. The undefeated Magdaleno brothers, Jesse and Diego, hit the gym. Diego came to support his brother Jesse. Light heavyweight prospect Mike Lee was in the house. And there was a special appearance by the new WBC/WBO bantamweight champion, Nonito Donaire. Acosta, Rios, Jesse and Lee are going to see action this coming Saturday on the Showtime televised card from The Palms Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photos by Chris Cozzone.
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Rios vs Acosta: Joe Cortez Will Be The Third Man
Las Vegas - The experienced and controversial Joe Cortez will be the main authority in the ring on Saturday night. Cortez has been selected as the referee for the WBA lightweight title fight between champion Miguel "Aguacerito" Acosta and challenger Brandon Rios, which takes place at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The information was obtained from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. And also announced were the three judges for the fight, which include Adelaide Bird, Dick Houck and CJ Ross. Canadian George Martinez will be responsible for overseeing the confrontation for the WBA.
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Photos: Miguel Acosta Training at The Top Rank Gym
Las Vegas - The State Boxing Commission of Nevada have endorsed the medical examinations of the WBA lightweight champion, Miguel "Aguacerito" Acosta, setting everything in motion for his first defense of the title this coming Saturday against Brandon Rios. The fight takes place at the Palms Hotel and American network Showtime will televise. Acosta is training at the Top Rank Gym in dowtown Las Vegas.
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Miguel Acosta Arrives To Las Vegas For Rios Bout
WBA Lightweight champion, Miguel "Aguacerito" Acosta landed in Las Vegas today for his big showdown against Brandon Rios next Saturday in Las Vegas. Acosta who will take on Rios at the Palms was accompanied by his father and trainer Rafael Acosta, his brother Enrique Acosta and his wife Karla. The fight will be telecast by Showtime. Acosta, 28-3-2, (22 KOs) of Caracas, Venezuela, has won 19 fights in a row and for seven years, remains undefeated. Acosta has beaten three undefeated fighters in his last eight bouts. Rios, 26-0-1, (18 KOs), of Oxnard, Calif., gave a sensational performance at the Palms where he looked powerful and precise while scoring a career-best win, a seventh-round disqualification over Anthony Peterson in a battle of rising stars. Rios is managed by Cameron Dunkin and is trained by Robert Garcia in Oxnard.
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Brandon Rios, Miguel Acosta Ready For War on Feb. 26
NEW YORK — Four of the world’s best lightweight boxers highlight the year’s first SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event as unbeaten No. 1-ranked contender Brandon Rios (26-0-1, 18 KOs) challenges World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight champion Miguel Acosta (28-3-2, 22 KOs), while talented Mexican fighters Antonio DeMarco (24-2-1, 18 KOs) and Reyes Sanchez (20-3-1, 11 KOs) battle in the co-feature.
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Garcia: Brandon Rios is Training Like Never Before
Ambitious lightweight contender Brandon 'Bam Bam' Rios is now less than three weeks away from his first world title opportunity when he faces off with WBA champion Miguel Acosta at the Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. It's hard to think of a character in the sport who made as big of a splash as Rios did last year and the 'champion' tag would only heighten his appeal.
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Mike Lee-Pablo Gomez Set For Rios vs Acosta Undercard
CHICAGO, IL - Notre Dame Boxing Champion Mike Lee will return to The Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, February 26th.
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Miguel Acosta: Brandon Rios is a Bull That I Plan to Tame
Caracas - Miguel Acosta met with the media in Venezuela, Caracas, and again reiterated that he feels very good about his upcoming defense of the World Association Boxing's lightweight title on the 26th of February in Las Vegas.
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