Official Manny Pacquiao vs Brandon Rios thread

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Manny Pacquiao vs Brandon Rios
Evgeny Gradovich vs Billy Dib
Andy Ruiz vs Tor Hamer
Zou Shiming vs Juan Tozcano
Felix Verdejo vs Petchsamuthr Duanaaymukdahan

*not sure on the exact order



Tale of the Tape

Age
34..Pacquiao
27..Rios

Height
5'6"..Pacquiao
5'9"..Rios

Weight
145..Pacquiao
146..Rios

Reach
67"..Pacquiao
70"..Rios

It goes like this: Rios will tell us everything we need to know about where Pacquiao is right now after his KO loss last year to Marquez. If Pac is somewhat still himself, he should steam roll Rios with his movement and ability to hit Rios (who believes defense is a sin). However, if Pac is completely shot, Rios will punish and likely retire him. Truth is, no one knows what Pac will look like tomorrow but we'll find out quickly what kind of fighter he is at this point. But it's simple: anyone who can box will outclass Rios but anyone who doesn't have it anymore or can't box will get roughed up. Styles make fights.

Regardless, there will be bad intentions in the ring and punches will fly for however long it lasts. It's not often fighters in their mid-30's recover from being KO'd cold.