How Is Rios Still Making Lightweight?

[Southpawology]

I think I read something like that too. And I'm pretty sure I saw a video where Mikey Garcia said Rios is only going to be at 135 for a few more fights then they plan to move him up to 140.

I think that would be a great move. Rios-Maidana later this year would be a war

i agree, that would be a very fun violent fight for however long it lasts

[New England]

anybody spend time with boxers?


brandon rios does NOT look like a lightweight


he carries a whole lot of extra stuff you dont usually see in lightweights


he's got big bones
he's got a big neck and head



check out a video of him the week of the fight
the guy looks like a GHOST




hge's going to make his run at LW last as long as he can
his style is dependent on being able to absorb blows from smaller men
and land his own more powerful ones

he's gearing up for a short career

win a belt at LW
maybe make a high profile defense


move up to 140 where the real beasts are
get in some high profile fights and try and win


and then head off into the sunset with a bank account in the very low millions