Provodnikov is back June 14th - Rios NOT the opponent as can't make 140lbs.

[Beanflicker]

Haha, I questioned if Rios could make 140 the other day. Dude had no muscles and a muffin top when he faced Manny. His body jiggled when he threw punches. It's time to end the charade, dude is not an elite fight. He can't beat anyone in the top 10 at Welter and the slob will be cooked if he tries to get to 140. It's over for him.

Yeah, usually I'm not a fan of guys cutting a shit load of weight and draining themselves, but in Rios' case (judging by his physique, anyway) it seems to be a case of laziness. When you're using banned substances to make weight, I think that screams unprofessional.

Personally I'm glad he's not fighting Provodnikov. Obviously it would be a great action fight, but for the integrity of boxing I don't think a guy coming off of two losses and a failed drug test should be fighting for a world title.

Rios is a tragedy waiting to happen, the way he drains himself and eats punches like M&Ms.

[Ron Swanson]

Haha, I questioned if Rios could make 140 the other day. Dude had no muscles and a muffin top when he faced Manny. His body jiggled when he threw punches. It's time to end the charade, dude is not an elite fight. He can't beat anyone in the top 10 at Welter and the slob will be cooked if he tries to get to 140. It's over for him.

Yeah, usually I'm not a fan of guys cutting a shit load of weight and draining themselves, but in Rios' case (judging by his physique, anyway) it seems to be a case of laziness. When you're using banned substances to make weight, I think that screams unprofessional.

Personally I'm glad he's not fighting Provodnikov. Obviously it would be a great action fight, but for the integrity of boxing I don't think a guy coming off of two losses and a failed drug test should be fighting for a world title.

Rios is a tragedy waiting to happen, the way he drains himself and eats punches like M&Ms.

I don't really care what people do outside the ring but I have no time for those that disrespect the sport. First sign of respect is being in proper shape, 2nd sign is being clean. I've turned against some of my absolute favorites like Toney and Vargas for failing in those regards so I have no time for Rios.