Brandon Rios isn't going anywhere

Rios is a mini prime Margarito....He has a chin, he a will to win, you gonna have to damn near kill this man because he's going to keep coming and coming. It's true that fighters like that don't last. So it might be a short ride. But, it will be a hell of a ride as long as it lasts. And, skill wise he's not that bad either.

Believe me, I hope he does. Aint happening though. Bookmark this thread. Why wouldn't he move up? If anything that's the best thing for him right now.

Can't wait for Rios to go up to 140 and make you guys look like clowns Believe me, I hope he does. Aint happening though. Bookmark this thread.

Can't wait for Rios to go up to 140 and make you guys look like clowns

RIOS cant beat the Ghost on his worst day and Mathyse has just as much if not more power. Alvarrado might be an intersting fight though. Rios might be able to beat Marquez because of size but I doubt it. Marquez is a ATG for the ages. Much props to Marquz P4P # 3 behind FLOYD AND MARVILLA. RIOS defense and Jab needs improving. I personally think Guerrero is overrated and think Rios would beat him, nothing has ever impressed me about Guerrero and made me think he's that good of a boxer as people claim. Busted up and old Zab Judah seemed to take Matthysse's power just fine. Spot on about the Marquez comments :boxing:

RIOS cant beat the Ghost on his worst day and Mathyse has just as much if not more power. Alvarrado might be an intersting fight though. Rios might be able to beat Marquez because of size but I doubt it. Marquez is a ATG for the ages. Much props to Marquz P4P # 3 behind FLOYD AND MARVILLA. RIOS defense and Jab needs improving. Agree with everything except Pacquiao being outside of the top 3. He's easily number 2.

And he's not a natural 140/147 lb. fighter. He needs to get his discipline in order and stay at 135.

His is undisciplined when it comes to his fitness. As a fighter however, the man is a beast. If he starts taking himself seriously he could got ridiculously far. But its hard to change bad habits. Key words right there. IF and BAD HABITS. There's a point a fighter reaches where, if everything is in his hands or within his grasp and he can't or won't seize, he never will. See Chris Arreola. Relative to him, Rios is undisciplined to a lesser extent, but he also has much less margin for error. Bookmark this thread- I'm certain that by this time two years from now, Rios will be 'shot' 'overrated' or a promotional free agent. he has the personality and the talent/ability; he's lacking the polish to be a big star and draw.

I think a move to 140 might make him into a bigger beast, you never know? He can easily run 140 (if he avoids Marquez at all costs), because who's even going to be there anymore? Bradley, Ortiz, Khan, Alexander, Maidana are all moving up to 147 by next year or already there. Only guys who can give him problems are Guerrero, Mattysse, and Alvarado. But I don't see Rios getting blown out in any of those fights, and he would be favored to win them all IMO. RIOS cant beat the Ghost on his worst day and Mathyse has just as much if not more power. Alvarrado might be an intersting fight though. Rios might be able to beat Marquez because of size but I doubt it. Marquez is a ATG for the ages. Much props to Marquz P4P # 3 behind FLOYD AND MARVILLA. RIOS defense and Jab needs improving.

I think a move to 140 might make him into a bigger beast, you never know? He can easily run 140 (if he avoids Marquez at all costs), because who's even going to be there anymore? Bradley, Ortiz, Khan, Alexander, Maidana are all moving up to 147 by next year or already there. Only guys who can give him problems are Guerrero, Mattysse, and Alvarado. But I don't see Rios getting blown out in any of those fights, and he would be favored to win them all IMO.

Rios will have a lot of problem at Jr WW or WW. With lack of size advantage and lack defense, Rios will get hurt easily at WW.

His is undisciplined when it comes to his fitness. As a fighter however, the man is a beast. If he starts taking himself seriously he could got ridiculously far. But its hard to change bad habits.

Maybe, maybe not. He's still an exciting fighter and I love watching his fights. I hope he fights an elite fighter soon, I'm interested to see how he does.

i think hes a one division fighter as well. and since he cant make 135 anymore, i think hes in a bit of a bind.