The Official Mike "Mile High" Alvarado vs. Brandon "Bam Bam" Rios Fight Thread

[Evil Abed]

For the people saying the Alvarado is tailor made for Rios, you do realize you could just as easily say that Rios is tailor made for Alvarado as well. I personally feel that Alvarado has a bit more to his overall skill-set. He plays the angles a bit, he uses some slick tactics as well, like placing the left forearm in, to create space for power shots. I also think he's naturally the bigger man, structurally. He's also shown to have a very good chin.

Also, someone said that Rios has a better jab then Prescott, which I disagree with completely. For 1, Prescott utilizes his jab in an entirely different way. He uses it on the back foot, he uses it to control distance and to keep his opponent at bay. Rios uses it to work his way inside on his opponent. Rios isn't going to be trying to keep Alvarado at a distance, let alone try to box Alvarado. Rios will be there right in front of Alvarado.

I just feel that Alvarado, who is more proven and used to the weight will win. Rios could win, don't get me wrong. But, I feel that Rios is being overrated tremendously. People already seem to forget him getting completely undressed and outclassed by Abril. Mind you, I know Alvarado is far from an Abril kind of fighter, but like I said I just feel that him being a natural JW, and him also being a good puncher and having a good chin will help him pull out the win. Rios could pull it out, but I'm going with Alvarado by late stoppage.

Excellent breakdown. I agree 100%

[ShovelThumb]

Poll is pretty close I'm rolling with Alvarado rios is a one trick pony Alvarado is slightly more rounded but should be a good scrap while it lasts.

[Alx.]

this and donaire nishioka will be really good

[Rome-By-Ko]

I'm rolling with Alvarado in this fight..I think he has a slightly better skill set..Garcia is known for having his fighters in supreme condition and Rios better be if he has any chance against Alvarado..

Alvarado has a chin and lil sneaky boxing tactics that will insure he lands hard shots all night..Rios also has skills that will make it difficult for Alvarado as well..I think Alvarado is the better inside fighter Rios will need to fight smart in order to win this fight..If this is a war Rios loses..If Rios can some how control distance he can win,but if this fight get's fought to much inside..I see Rios getting stopped...

[sdcluser]

i dunno. i pick alvarado at the high weigh, rios not that scary.

[Mayweather41-0]

Alvarado is winning this fight by knockout. I think this fight will be FOTY both theses guys are coming to seek and destroy.

[Evil Abed]

Mile High starting to get a little breathing room. Which is surprising with all of Rios's fans.

[sdcluser]

Mile High starting to get a little breathing room. Which is surprising with all of Rios's fans.

Rio's fan derives from what Rio did at 135. Don't expect repeat performances at higher weigh. Welcome to the bigger 0====D club, Brandon.

[ronnie_N.]

alvarado by late TKO... it will be a juanma-salido 2 type of war...

[memento126]

I'm from Denver will be rooting for Mike, but he was getting beat up by Prescott so I dunno.