Who has a bigger chance of pulling the upset: Canelo or Rios?

[LacedUp]

Even chances IMO.

On one side, we have Manny Pacquiao, who is an irrelevant has-been, suggesting Rios would have a good chance of producing an upset. However, Brandon is a one dimensional, cherrypicked, blown up 140 pounder.

On the other hand, Floyd Mayweather is the smartest and most skillful boxer in history, but at 36 years of age, he's facing a much younger, undefeated LMW champ with a decent punch and a solid skillset.

So it's like comparing a racoon's chances against a poodle, and a siberian tiger's chances against a grizzly bear..

Eh, did I miss the last 120 years of history? Because that is quite literally the craziest thing i've seen in a long time.

[KickAzz]

Rios has a better chance, since Pac just got KTFO in his last fight

[NEETzsche]

canelo doesn't stand much chance, but rios stands no chance.

[NEETzsche]

Eh, did I miss the last 120 years of history?

considering you're about 15 years old . . . yes?

[RockyB]

I'd probably have to go with Rios based off Mannys inactivity and the Marquez K.O plus I feel he has lost a step.

I feel both Floyd & Manny should dominate here against two guys with styles absolutely made for them but if I had to pick I'd say Rios had the better chance of pulling it off.

100% what I was going to say. good post

[freudianslip]

Rios because we have no idea how Pacquiao will look after such a severe KO.
We could very well be in for a one sided affair or worse. Even if Pacquiao retains some of his old self the threat of the KO will be looming all night.

The only knock Mayweather has is that he's getting old. With Canelo coming down in weight, not being anywhere near experienced enough at that level and only a few months removed from Mayweather clearly demonstrating he's still got it. I see very little reason to believe Canelo will pull it off.

[Bermuda]

rios.......mainly because we don't know how much of pac is left after that devastating KO and the fact that pac has taken his longest layoff in his career..he could be shot as hell now with a cracked chin and completely gun shy for all we know...

floyd still looked to be in good shape and in his prime when he fought guerrero..but then again it was guerrero who isn't really a top/elite fighter to begin with..

and canelo is completely hyped up and hasn't even proven himself to be the best at 154 despite having the bogus ring belt and being **** ****** by ring magazine...

[Dirk Diggler UK]

In terms of styles, Canelo has the bigger chance of pulling the upset. He's young, strong, relentless, can punch hard and Floyd is getting older. I still expect Floyd to win quite comfortably though. Rios' style is absolutely made to order for Pacquaio.

In terms of intangibles, Rios has a bigger chance because we don't know how Pacquiao is going to be after the KO loss to Marquez and a year out of the ring. We know Floyd is still as sharp as ever.

[Cuauhtémoc1520]

Have to go with Canelo, I just think Rios is going to be perfect for Pac. He's going to stand there and take shots all night.

[DwightMare]

People are saying Pacquiao lost a step when its really hes fighting much tougher competition. (ex. 1st ballot HOFer JMM vs Guerrero, imagine if Pacquiao fought Guerrerro - he wouldn't of raised his hand after the fight thinking he won like he did against floyd)

Canelo and Rios are about the same to me. Canelo is alittle more technical but he gases out while Rios can take a punch and keep throwing the whole 12 rounds

Tougher competition? Really? He hasn't fought a legit WW in years. In fact his last 4 fights, including Rios, his opponents have a combined 0 wins at WW going into the fight. I know you hate Floyd and all but man can you at least pretend to be objective.