Amir Khan vs Brandon Rios @ 140lbs. Who you got and why?

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  1. Boom_Boom

    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    I dont think Rios would be as effective at 140 as he is at 135. He doesnt have great technique or exceptional speed. He's a hard hitting fighter that likes to impose himself on his opponent. He's the Ricky Hatton of lightweight. I see Khan fighting a very tentative fight and doesnt recklessly get caught coming forward from the inside like Antillon.
     
    Boom_Boom, Jul 10, 2011
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    DDDUUDDDEE Undisputed Ambien (taker) Full Member

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    Morales doesn't stand a chance against Khan, one of the worst style match ups for him at 140. He makes him look old.
     
    DDDUUDDDEE, Jul 10, 2011
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    Khan would be to big and technical for him. When come forward brawler types move up in weigh the additional natural size of their potential opponents tends to become an issue. Particularly if said opponent also has better boxing techique, like Khan.
     
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    TboneNYC World Champion Full Member

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    Khan has already fought a boxer with Rios style in Maidana.IMO Maidana hits a bit harder.Khan won.

    I've always seen Rios being out skilled once he stepped up in competition.

    Khan fits the bill for me and is that level of competition.He(Khan)imo would be a style and a fighter with better boxing skills to beat Rios.

    I go with Khan UD.
     
    TboneNYC, Jul 10, 2011
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  5. floyd_g.o.a.t

    floyd_g.o.a.t Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Khans got this still, he outpoints rios
     
    floyd_g.o.a.t, Jul 10, 2011
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    rodney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Foot movement ?
    He doesnt need it.
    He cuts the ring off like nobody and when he has you on the ropes , he doesnt let you get out.
    Too much pressure.
    Relentless punching power.
    Plus Khan will not get any respect (cant break an egg).
     
    rodney, Jul 10, 2011
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  7. Exactabox

    Exactabox Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Rios by store front window breaking with alarms and all.
     
    Exactabox, Jul 10, 2011
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  8. IRONSENSE2002

    IRONSENSE2002 muslim and proud Full Member

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    i think brandon would brutalize khan, khan might win the early rounds but as soon as rios closes the gap khan would be ****ed
     
    IRONSENSE2002, Jul 10, 2011
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  9. dhenzrae

    dhenzrae A Proud Noypi Full Member

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    Khan by UD. its only Antillon Bam-Bam beats, FFS!
     
    dhenzrae, Jul 10, 2011
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  10. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    OMG, Rios shatters that glass jaw into a million pieces!!! :rofl


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    Zakman, Jul 10, 2011
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  11. ryan_c

    ryan_c Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Rios wins this.
     
    ryan_c, Jul 10, 2011
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    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    Brandon disagrees. He openly admits he has trouble with boxer types. Which he does. Clearly.
     
    san rafael, Jul 10, 2011
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    LMAO @ the Khan groupies claiming Khan "wouldnt be there to hit" and is "too technical" for Rios.

    Khan has **** defense, and sloppy skills.

    Rios ****s him up.
     
    Xplosive, Jul 10, 2011
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  14. Zopilote

    Zopilote Dinamita Full Member

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    I dont know, man. Maidana was giving Khan plenty of hell in their bout...Rios may not hit as hard as Maidana, but he is alot more accurate for sure. He cuts off the ring better, has more variety of punches, and is better on the inside...Khan has no inside game, which could be disastrous against someone like Rios IMO.
     
    Zopilote, Jul 10, 2011
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  15. Kush

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    RIP Khan. No way the dope coach agress to the fight
     
    Kush, Jul 10, 2011
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