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Rios isn't some exceptionally tall or muscle bound dude. If you look at his musculature, he actually has a naturally small frame. His main issue with weight is his lack of physical conditioning- even after a full training camp, the dude is still skinny/fat. The guy needs to start working with a trainer and nutritionist because in his most recent fight, he looked extremely drained of fluids, but was still soft around his mid section.
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Dehydrating down a long way has a huge effect on ones performance. If anyone isn't a lightweight, they won't be able to compete at said weight. Anyone who can compete in a weight division, weight cutting and all, is fit to do so. There is nothing artificial about Rios or his victories.
I am sure he will find more difficult fights at 140, but he has been playing the build up game for a long time, short of a few opponents. Of course the step up in weight and class will bring him tougher fights and challenges, but that doesn't make anything he has accomplished thus far "artificial."Comment
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All right well judging by the responses, I was wrong to overestimate the weight and size factors. I still think Rios is a bit too one dimensional but I have to admit I'm bias in favouring the boxer when compared to the brawler. Either way looking forward to seeing Rios move up.Comment
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I think he is good but soon enough he might taste defeat if they match him against a smart fighter his size.Comment
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