Brandon Rios and Robert Guerrero are two of the best young fighters in the world. Guerrero is a great boxer that has power in both hands. Rios is a big puncher with a granite chin. Both have plans to move up in weight so my questions is who would win?
I favor Rios...an old Casamayor dropped him with a jab (Guerrero had stated that he had never been dropped in a pro fight or sparring) So Rios has this
Guerrero is really underrated. He needs to stop popping off at the mouth about fighting Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao at 147 though, he hasn't even fought at 140 yet. It sucked that he was injured, because I have no doubt he would have beaten Maidana last August.
Guerrero needs to come back and fight someone like Alvarado, Matthysse, Garcia, or Rios, it would be a really good win and put him up there for fights with Bradley, Mayweather, or Pacquiao.
The top 140 lb fighters are Bradley, Peterson, Khan, Matthysse, Garcia, Alvarado, and Morales. I think Guerrero beats Morales and Alvarado for sure. Garcia and Matthysse may be tough, but I think Guerrero can out box them, and win handily on points. He has a solid jab, good movement, decent speed with his hands and feet. Khan and Peterson would be really tough, Khan's speed and power can not be overlooked, and Peterson is solid all the way around. The only guy at 140 I don't ever see Guerrero beating is Bradley.
But, as far as Rios-Guerrero, I'd pick Guerrero to beat him by a fairly close UD (116-112/115-113). Rios would try and close the distance, but would eat jabs all night from Guerrero. I am sure Rios would have his moments and win some rounds trapping Robert on the ropes, but I think by and large, Robert would out box him to a UD. I like Guerrero and Rios both, I just think Brandon is a little overrated by some people. I am not even sure Rios beats Alvarado, who basically has the same exact style as him.
Rios-Alvarado March 2012, that's something I want to see.
I think Guerrero would win on points.
Rios is relentless and strong but it's clear to me that a good boxer with some toughness has what it takes to beat him.
Guerrero fits that catergory imo.
He got too much crap for the yordan fight and never really forgave him for it.
But I woulda picked him over marquez and I would pick him now over bradley, khan and peterson.
thats why i'm actually glad Marquez never faced him....
Guerrero is from near where I live and he doesn't get too much hometown respect from me if you know what I mean, but stylistically he can beat Rios to a hard fought decision.
I've always thought Guerrero didn't get enough respect.
IMO he was #2 at LW and could really do damage @ 140.... if they ever gave him a shot.
He got too much crap for the yordan fight and never really forgave him for it.
But I woulda picked him over marquez and I would pick him now over bradley, khan and peterson.
I dont know why the ghost gets so much hate and rios gets so much support because of his big mouth.
Rios has yet to really prove himself in my book and is vastly overrated.
Guerrero at the moment might be aiming too high but ive always thought was the best fighter at 140 and 135.
I've always thought Guerrero didn't get enough respect.
IMO he was #2 at LW and could really do damage @ 140.... if they ever gave him a shot.
I dont know why the ghost gets so much hate and rios gets so much support because of his big mouth.
Rios has yet to really prove himself in my book and is vastly overrated.
Guerrero at the moment might be aiming too high but ive always thought was the best fighter at 140 and 135.