Rios needs to go to 140 vs Khan?

[Russian Crushin]

I think there's a reason he drains himself and its because his main attributes are his size, chin, and power. All of those things will be effected once he moves to 140. He could possibly go from world class to ordinary with a simple jump in weight.

I say he stays at 135 until he loses or misses weight.

Exactly, peeople simply fail to realize this

Rios style is to overpower and break fighters down and he needs size advantages

ANY increase in weight means the guys will be bigger stronger and able to take more damage meaning it will be harder to overpower And break them down

[BattleAxePurist]

Would like to see rios fight the guerrero-maidana winner.

that's a good fight

[-Antonio-]

It doesn't matter if he's got a solid jaw, bodywork will slow him down

Rios is flat footed, predictable, and is a KO waiting to happen, he just hasn't fought anyone good yet who can capitalise on his flaws

I disagree, Acosta is a very good fighter who can box and bang. Rios passed that test. Now he has another test against a pure brawler with a good chin. If he beats Antillon in decisive fashion, I say he goes in the convo as the best LW.

Once he moves to 140 this could all change because like you say he is flatfooted and predictable. But he's a huge and strong LW. He reminds me of Margarito a lot in that regard.

[ma51f]

easy fight for Khan..maybe in 5 years Rios might have a chance

[Trigg]

I disagree, Acosta is a very good fighter who can box and bang. Rios passed that test. Now he has another test against a pure brawler with a good chin. If he beats Antillon in decisive fashion, I say he goes in the convo as the best LW.

Once he moves to 140 this could all change because like you say he is flatfooted and predictable. But he's a huge and strong LW. He reminds me of Margarito a lot in that regard.

Don't get me wrong, I like watching him fight, but when he steps up to genuine world class I think he'll get mullered - especially at 140

With Khan, Bradley, Alexander, and others looking more than likely to be going to 147 there's a chance for him to rule 140

[Hiei]

Exactly, peeople simply fail to realize this

Rios style is to overpower and break fighters down and he needs size advantages

ANY increase in weight means the guys will be bigger stronger and able to take more damage meaning it will be harder to overpower And break them down

Rios needs size advantages??? he fights people his own size the only people in boxing who need size advantages are the Klits there 2 times the size of the average HW and still can't KO guys like haye

[Hiei]

LMAO at khan fans yeah man dude is unstoppable....Maidana beat him and Rios hits harder

[onechance87]

Lol at people making excuses rios wins fights on size.

[Money_May]

LMAO at khan fans yeah man dude is unstoppable....Maidana beat him and Rios hits harder

LOL! Maidana beat Khan?!? Hahaha that's just makes anything you ever post lose credibility!

[Hiei]

Lol at people making excuses rios wins fights on size.

same people who praise donaire and the klit brothers smh