Beating Brandon Rios

[marbleheadmaui]

I haven't watched enough tape but you are on the right track. Make him fight at mid- range, make space by bumping back. Turn him in to punches. Time his big uppercut with counter hooks. If you can turn him, plant and throw the two, you might slow him down. If he doesn't respect your power he is going to walk you down. I would focus on getting off first, beating him to the punch, getting off combinations and then get out before he counters. He will probably get frustrated and a little careless. I think he can be walked and turned in to some big, straight shots.

Rios would destroy Molina. I would like to see him against someone like Kendall Holt (on a good day). Eventually he will move up and find some tough fights. I think he gets exposed at light welter.

Exposed as what exactly? I don't think there are secrets here. In addition what if he consoliodates the 135's?

[Gocougars3]

Exposed as what exactly? I don't think there are secrets here. In addition what if he consoliodates the 135's?[/QUOTE]

"Exposed" meaning maybe he is not as indestructible as he has appeared to date.

I admit I don't love the guy after his mockery of Roach. I think a boxer-puncher with good hand and foot speed that punches hard and straight and weighs what he weighs may give him some trouble.

[marbleheadmaui]

Exposed as what exactly? I don't think there are secrets here. In addition what if he consoliodates the 135's?

"Exposed" meaning maybe he is not as indestructible as he has appeared to date.

I admit I don't love the guy after his mockery of Roach. I think a boxer-puncher with good hand and foot speed that punches hard and straight and weighs what he weighs may give him some trouble.

NOBODY is as indestructible as Rios has been to date.

The guy you're describing sounds a lot like Miguel Acosta to me though.