Manny Pacquiao vs Brandon Rios on Nov 24 in Macau China

[walrus]

Espn states that both Bradley and Marquez turned down Manny rematch offers but Bradley and Marquez will be fighting this year. Rios is fun to watch but I don't think he has the intelligence to beat Manny. He seems to be a bit punch drunk, either that or he is a bit goofy, or both. I am sure Rios will go balls to the wall so it should be an interesting fight. Where does Alvarado fit into all this.

[Spicoli]

Strictly based on the fact that Manny was left chewing the blue off the mat in a ceiling crashing around you type KO I'm going to go somewhere I never though I would..I give Rios a decent chance here. It's all where Manny is mentally. Let's be real, his interest and fire seemed to be dimming in the first place. You don't go from the absolute top of the world and then off a crippling ko loss overnight without missing a beat in one form or fashion. Rios style and approach has a good chance of him working multiple booths at the local carnival for a living but he's going to treat Manny like any other fighter and try to stuff his head up his ass for him. He's huge too boot and it'll be a must that Manny has zero rust and instantly sits on his punches and asserts some hurt. It's a good match!

[Beanflicker]

I think it's a solid match. I don't give Rios much of a chance though.

I think we're going to see a more conservative Manny, and if he wants to I think he can pot-shot Rios all night.

[zhubin]

I think it's a solid match. I don't give Rios much of a chance though.

I think we're going to see a more conservative Manny, and if he wants to I think he can pot-shot Rios all night.

You can't take the fighter out of someone like Manny...once the bell rings against a volatile guy like Rios...I highly doubt Pac is all of a sudden going to fight a conservative gameplan. Even though Manny should on paper beat Rios with relative ease...Pac has been on the slide for some time and he is coming of a vicious KO. It will be interesting.

[El Kabong]

This is a ballsy move, but I suppose Rios is a 1 gear fighter so Manny won't have to watch out for tricky counter punches. I would be shocked if Manny wins via stoppage

[roberto duran legend]

Pac V Margarito all over again

[IamInuit]

The winner of this meets the winner of Marquez/Bradley. Marquez is going to school Bradley and I think Rios will beat Manny. I'm sure Arum will have Bradley/Manny 2 anyway.

[walrus]

Hmm, you think Rios can beat Manny. They way they both fight it could be a slug fest. Rios excels in those toe to toe bouts. He doesn't seem to taking 200 head shots a fight.

[IamInuit]

Yes I do believe Rios can beat Manny. Rios is there to be hit no doubt but imo Manny is mentally done. A candle at both ends that has ran out of wick.

[walrus]

Hmm, you think Rios can beat Manny. They way they both fight it could be a slug fest. Rios excels in those toe to toe bouts. He doesn't seem to taking 200 head shots a fight.

Actually, when I first saw the fight was on I thought it would be a Manny blowout. But as I stay current
with this thread I think peoples arguments that it won't be that make since. I guess I am slow to let go of Manny. I still think Manny will be victorious but I think he will continue to showcase his decline.