Maidana stands a better chance at beating Pac

**The Ninth Layer** · 10-31-2013, 04:40 PM

I think Rios brings more determination than Maidana. I'd say Marcos cuts off the ring better, has more power and is a much better finisher, but he also gets deflated in fights if he's not having immediate success. Brandon doesn't seem to mind getting hit as much. Brandon is also a comparatively fresher fighter (though maybe not so much after his two wars with Alvarado).

Both guys are warriors and I'm huge fans of them, I think I'd agree that Maidana would have a better shot at Manny too.

**dannyl15** · 10-31-2013, 05:28 PM

Rios has a better chin and can take a punch much better, i do not think Maidana has good punch resistance as he's been down and hurt many times especially by light punchers like Josesito Lopez and Devon Alexander.

**NearHypnos** · 10-31-2013, 07:06 PM

:/... Neither Josesito or Devon are light punchers and can crack when they sit down on their punches. maidana has also fought the much better and BIGGER fighters soo.... rios was buzzed vs Alvarado which is the best fighter he's actually beat not named Abril. Light puncher would be Paulie.

Maidana has more overall skill and power with Rios being practically/strictly a come forward pressure fighter who can't adjust at all. Maidana can rise off the canvas with authority and true determination and come back to hurt you. Love Rios buuut he's a less skilled Margo and Santa Cruz (*)

**miniq** · 10-31-2013, 07:08 PM

Originally posted by dannyl15

Rios has a better chin and can take a punch much better, i do not think Maidana has good punch resistance as he's been down and hurt many times especially by light punchers like Josesito Lopez and Devon Alexander.

No... Neither of them knocked him down...Both had to lean on/ push him down while he was hurt... neither were ruled knockdowns... Both hurt him with bodyshots though.

**Da Machine** · 10-31-2013, 07:20 PM

Maidana can do more then Rios. He is an all around better fighter.

**Warrios** · 10-31-2013, 07:37 PM

he's a good fighter, but no. when Maidana boxes he kinda looks awkward and he telegraphs too much. Rios is much more natural in his fighting style, and people forget he's a great inside fighter. I also think Rios has the better arsenal, two handed fighter. Maidana relies heavily on his overhand right, his left is non existent. But I see what ts is doing.

**Deeznuts** · 10-31-2013, 07:39 PM

Maidana is slower

**DeadLikeMe** · 10-31-2013, 07:55 PM

It is equally hopeless for both.

**QuebecSTAR2** · 10-31-2013, 08:00 PM

Originally posted by miniq

Lol Rios, umad?

Not even a 'troll' thread... anyone disagree? What does Rios bring that Maidana doesn't?

Maidana has not been the same after the alexander fight.
He lost his mojo.

Maidana stands a better chance at beating Pac