Comments Thread For: Rios Expects To Be Stronger, Around 150 For Pacquiao

[INGLEWOOD]

I think he might be fatter at 147 but I don't think he will be any stronger than he was for Alvarado. To hear Rios talk you would think he was a big favorite to win the fight instead of the big underdog he really is. Rios and Pacquiao are about the same size but I think Pacquiao is better than Rios in every way. I am sure the perfect punch that Marquez KOed Pacquiao with would KO Rios just as cold if Rios ran into the same punch. Pacquiao took some bombs with no problem from Cotto that were harder than any punches Rios can throw. Rios is game and takes a good punch but he has been hurt and knocked down by guys that don't punch with the speed, power, accuracy or work rate of Pacquiao. I think Rios will be the one to get chin checked and KOed. Rios talks like he is the big puncher with the iron jaw in this fight. Pacquiao is going to blast him with more power than he has ever felt before. When it comes to a slug it out brawl Pacquiao is hard to beat.

Rios by KO!

[Pimp-Hand]

I expect Rios to get Hattonized. He's made to order for Pac. Rios cant help but to come forward and exchange. Should be a short but exciting fight

[MASTER1454]

Unfortunately for Brandon, he won't be any smarter. Manny pushes his wig back, unless Manny has lost his heart.....

[WESS]

Pay Alex Ariza to make them special shakes...

[Larry the boss]

Strong and size aint going to beat Manny,hasn't this been proven over and over and over again?

[Reloaded]

Strong and size aint going to beat Manny,hasn't this been proven over and over and over again?

Not when they turned out to be drained they cant , why do you think little healthy guys beat him but better bigger guys cant , you dont believe the lost and found God and the cramp routine do you ?

At least Rios is being forced up , it cant hurt him like going down possibly can and he will be strong compared to the 135 Rios , but its still Rios , a B grade loser .

[JOM'S]

******..... "he's going for the KO"..... once I'd like to hear an idiot say..... "he's going for the decision"...... Dude is that the best analysis you can come up with???? Stay off your computer!

actually bro you could see a lot either ... going for the distance or go for the win....

or while watching the fight you could sense a fighter given up on a KO or just going for the decision...i.e pacquiao-margarito; mayweather-marquez ...

[JOM'S]

Stop swinging off Manny's sack. Thats a real Pac fan being honest. I agree Brandon might stop Pac. Marquez mightve permanently cracked his chin.

this is good enough test so we can see where is pac at right now....

[B-Bomber]

Rios is a brave cat.

Too brave for his own good, I believe. He's 27 and you can see he's already beginning to stutter.

I respect his heart and will, but let's be honest. Not only he can't box, he also shows limited head movement, his footwork is a little more than a basic come straight forward, his defense is virtually non-existent and he's not even a K.O. artist.

This is his first fight at 147, and even at 140 he looked rather soft.
His come forward/brawling style is made to order for a fast, fleet footed guy like Manny.

I cannot envision any other ending than Manny's hand raised in victory, most likely in TKO or KO win.

[v.cassiusali@ya]

i don't think weight can be a factor for rios...a fighter who stand toe-to-toe with pacquiao will rest on the canvass for sure...if rios will not use his feet, he's in for a disaster...jmm's face was busted when he goes toe-to-toe with pac and wait to get knocked out...until that lucky punch...

a lucky punch comes so rare...