Quote Originally Posted by Tam Seddon View Post
With the talk of khan and Bradley moving up to 147 the 140 weight class will be wide open again IMO.
If we look at 135 for Rios what has he got?

Mitchell? I think Rios would bulldoze him, I don't see how Mitchell would hang with Rios. Would be good whilst it lasted but i don't think
Mitchell could keep up with the pace.


Guerrero? Doesn't look like he staying at 135 either, maidana at 140 is where he's going. Him and rios were the strongest two but now hes moving.

Excitement wise I think katsidis and Linares against rios would be good for fight fans, but do you see these fights happening soon? I don't think so.

I want to see rios move up to face maidana or mathysse. Imagine these fights and the wars that would unfold. Fights that need to happen for 2012 IMO.

I also think rios as a 140 power puncher for khan would be a test,
Doubt khan would want to get involved. Rios does need to build his name further than diehard boxing fans. He needs to expand his name more to the ordinary boxing fans and keep winning in exciting style. I hope he continues to win in great knockout fashion and move up to 140 and start building his name!
On another thread, I'd ask where Matthysee is going to go after his fight against Morales? I'm thinking a rematch with Judah or Rois. Matthysee vs Rios would be a great fight.
All in all, you right, who else is there at 135? Unless Soto and JMM come back down. And JMM will not come back down after his fight against Pacman. Its a win or retire fight for him. And speaking about Pacman, Rios promoter said Rios will be ready for Pacman after a few more fights(I'm not sure about that), but to do that, again you right, he have to make himself an household name amongest average fight fan and not US diehards on the forum!!!