why is pacquaio fighting rios and not alvarado?

[Sam Donald]

doesnt make much sense

[Hougigo]

2 losses in a row, Pac needs a comeback fight he can win and one that's exciting.
This is a guaranteed firecracker.
Also needs to impress the Macau crowd

[noStylez]

2 losses and got ktfo by the great Marquez.

[SlySlickSmooth]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it was said Alvarado had a hand injury after the Rios fight.

[WitherGlove]

It's simple while Alvarado and Rios both can **** and Rios may hit harder rios has no outside boxing skills while Alvarado does which makes the fight more dangerous.

[Dirk Diggler UK]

Arum said Alvarado had an injury so they couldn't rely on him as the opponent for the Macau event.

Alvarado and Rios have swapped wins and are about the same level - B or C class fighters. Rios will probably make for a slightly more exciting fight.

[TBear]

I would have no problem with Manny even taking an easier fight in his comeback. Even an easy tune up or two.

[HeroBando]

I would have no problem with Manny even taking an easier fight in his comeback. Even an easy tune up or two.

No doubt, a non puncher is in order. Does TR have a Paulie in their stable?

[AL_Camino]

I know boxing is boxing but If they are lining up Alvarado to fight Ruslan in October then obviously he really does not have a hand injury. I mean he has to be pissed about the situation, the guy he beat ges the big pay day.

[285Kid]

Pac vs Rios the battle of 2 guys that need a win