A Prime, Fit Pacquaio Should Beat Rios - If He Loses What's The Reason?

[F!x]

I think a lot of people would agree that a Pacquiao who's in shape, in his prime and on top form should defeat Rios without a great deal of difficulty, just based on their styles and speed.

Lets say Pacquiao happens to lose the Rios fight, either by decision or KO, what do you think the underlying reason will be?

For example:

Age / Natural deterioration of a fighter
The Marquez Knockout (affecting Pacquiao longterm)
Alex Ariza (conditioning Rios and not Pacquiao)
Roach (being incapable now due to his illness)
Political distractions /or/ The Philippines typhoon
Training in Philippines not USA Wildcard
Drug testing (weakening Pacquiao)
Brandon Rios being better than expected
Jinkee (wife issues)
Other

[boliodogs]

I voted Rios was better than expected. Pacquiao is still damn good and is not that far past his prime. Many forget that he should have been a big winner in his fight with Bradley. He was fighting great in the Marquez fight before he ran into a great punch. Why would testing weaken him? They take a tiny amount of blood far too little to weaken anyone. Roach is still a good trainer or Cotto would not have hired him. I am sure Pacquiao will KO Rios anyway. Nothing is certain in boxing and Rios is brave, tough, a good puncher, take a good punch and has great stamina.He has small chance to win. Pacquiao has much more speed and skill and a better defense and more power. He is a 4 to 1 betting favorite for good reasons.